Washington, D.C. – On September 17, 2026, the National Park Service announced that it has awarded contracts to commence work on the planned overhaul of the East Potomac Golf Links. The contracts are intended to implement the redesign of the public golf course that President Donald Trump proposed during his administration.
The East Potomac Golf Links, situated on the island of East Potomac in the nation’s capital, has long served residents and visitors as a municipal golf facility. The newly awarded contracts signal the first concrete step toward transforming the course according to the president’s vision.
President Trump’s redesign proposal calls for changes to the layout and amenities of the course, though the specific alterations have not been detailed in the contract announcement. The National Park Service, which manages the property, will oversee the execution of the work once the awarded firms begin their tasks.
Members of the House Natural Resources Committee, including Democrats, are aware of the project as it proceeds under the Trump administration’s direction. Their involvement underscores the political interest that the redesign has generated within Congress, though no formal statements have been released regarding the contracts.
The awarded contracts mark the transition from planning to construction, with work expected to start shortly after the announcement. The National Park Service indicated that the project will proceed in phases, adhering to federal procurement guidelines. Completion timelines have not been disclosed, but the agency affirmed its commitment to carrying out the president’s proposed changes while maintaining the course’s public accessibility.
The development reflects the administration’s broader effort to reshape federal recreational spaces, and the East Potomac Golf Links overhaul will be closely watched as an early example of that policy in action.