# Golfer brands Trump’s course overhaul plan 'ridiculous'

> Golfer Max Salas calls Trump’s golf course overhaul plan 'ridiculous' as public access fears grow.
- Title: Golfer brands Trump’s course overhaul plan 'ridiculous'
- Summary: Golfer Max Salas calls Trump’s golf course overhaul plan 'ridiculous' as public access fears grow. Golfer Max Salas says Trump’s proposed East Potomac Golf…
- Keywords: east potomac golf links, max salas, donald trump, golf course, public access, green fees, championship course, tom fazio, trump golf courses, golf fees, redevelopment, municipal golf course
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/golf-news-leave-us-alone-golfer-brands-donald-trump-s-course-overhaul-plan-ridiculous-as-public-access-fears-grow
- Author: Sudeep Sinha
- Published: 2026-10-20T22:34:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: east potomac golf links, max salas, donald trump, golf course, public access, green fees, championship course, tom fazio, trump golf courses, golf fees, redevelopment, municipal golf course
## Trump’s golf course plans
President Donald Trump wants to transform East Potomac Golf Links into a championship course designed by Tom Fazio.
## Golfer’s reaction
74-year-old retiree Max Salas says Trump’s plan is 'ridiculous' for a public course and wants it left alone.

> Leave us alone! Leave us alone
## Cost concerns
The renovation could close the course for 15 months starting November 15, raising green fees from $48 to hundreds of dollars.
## Public access fears
Golfers fear Trump’s plan will make the course too expensive for regular players, with fees potentially jumping to $250 or $350.
## Legal hurdles
The renovation faces legal challenges and court-ordered restrictions that could delay or stop the project.
## Key takeaway

Golfer Max Salas says Trump’s proposed East Potomac Golf Links renovation would price out regular golfers and is 'ridiculous' for a public course.