# East Potomac Golf Links: Court Battle Over Park's Future

> Judge Ana C. Reyes faces pressure as D.C. golf course battle intensifies.
- Title: East Potomac Golf Links: Court Battle Over Park's Future
- Summary: Judge Ana C. Reyes faces pressure as D.C. golf course battle intensifies. Judge Ana C. Reyes continues hearing on East Potomac Golf Links' future after…
- Keywords: east potomac golf links, judge ana c reyes, president trump, national park service, east potomac park, blue course, golf course, tree removal, d.c. park, walter j travis, sports, East
- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/inside-the-fight-east-potomac-golf
- Published: 2026-10-20T13:28:54+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: east potomac golf links, judge ana c reyes, president trump, national park service, east potomac park, blue course, golf course, tree removal, d.c. park, walter j travis, sports
## Judge Ana C. Reyes
Judge Ana C. Reyes, a non-golfer, oversees East Potomac Golf Links' future in court.

> A good walk ruined
## Perfect Golf Weather
High 60s, cloudless weather tempted golfers to play at East Potomac Monday.
## Courtroom Hearing
Judge Reyes held a hearing at the U.S. Courthouse to decide East Potomac Park's future.
## East Potomac Park
East Potomac Park is a 330-acre manmade peninsula with three golf courses, including the Blue Course.
## Blue Course Details
The Blue Course, a Walter J. Travis design from the Gatsby era, costs less than $50 to play.
## Trump's Push for Change
President Trump claims the Interior Department plans to build a championship course on East Potomac by Nov. 15.
## Judge Reyes' Challenge
Reyes questions whether the government acknowledges Trump's vision for the park's renovation.

> Do I believe the president of the United States or do I believe you?
## Tree Removal Controversy
Over 400 trees were cut on Oct. 10, sparking concerns about the park's future.
## Public Reaction
Local bikers, joggers, and picnickers worry about the park's transformation into a single golf course.

> It’s unfathomable to think this could actually happen
## Historic Significance
The Blue Course was one of the first desegregated public courses and a protected historic landmark.

> This is not just some putt-putt course
## Courtroom Drama
Reyes reprimanded the plaintiff's lawyer for meandering questions during the hearing.
## No Clear Decision
Reyes delayed a decision on whether to stop tree removal work on East Potomac.
## Death Threats
Reyes revealed federal judges receive death threats over East Potomac Golf Links.

> A federal judge is getting death threats over a golf course
## Evening at East Potomac
Golfers enjoyed practice rounds and cold drinks at East Potomac after the hearing.
## Local Support
Longtime park users like Konyka Dunson see East Potomac as a sacred space for diverse activities.

> It’s not just this thing like, Oh, it’s just a golf course
## Future Uncertain
The park's future remains unclear as tree removal continues and public concerns grow.
## Key takeaway

Judge Ana C. Reyes continues hearing on East Potomac Golf Links' future after Trump's push to convert it into a single championship course.