# Trump sets new date for East Potomac Golf Links renovation

> President Trump announces Nov. 15 start date for East Potomac Golf Links renovation amid legal battle.
- Title: Trump sets new date for East Potomac Golf Links renovation
- Summary: President Trump announces Nov. 15 start date for East Potomac Golf Links renovation amid legal battle. President Trump sets Nov. 15 deadline to begin…
- Keywords: president trump, east potomac golf links, renovation, legal battle, tree removal, golf course, d.c. muni, tom fazio, judge ana c. reyes, interior department, sports, Trump
- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/east-potomac-golf-links-trump-deadline
- Published: 2026-10-18T16:51:35+00:00
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- Topics: president trump, east potomac golf links, renovation, legal battle, tree removal, golf course, d.c. muni, tom fazio, judge ana c. reyes, interior department, sports
## Trump sets new renovation date
President Trump announces Nov. 15 start date for East Potomac Golf Links renovation amid legal battle.

> i am pleased to announce that the department of the interior, under the auspices of secretary doug burgum, and in conjunction with famed golf course architect, tom fazio, has developed a plan to build a world class championship golf course on the site of the current east potomac
## Renovation plan details
The design shows a dramatically remade hains point with a single 18-hole course stretching from shoreline to shoreline.
## Changes to existing course
The plan eliminates ohio drive, a century-old cherry tree grove and a renowned miniature golf course.
## Legal battle intensifies
Judge Ana C. Reyes ordered the government to stop tree removal until october 26 to allow opposition time to respond.
## Previous deadline missed
Trump had previously set september 1 for renovations but work did not start by that date.
## Opposition arguments
Opponents say the renovation will raise greens fees and reduce tee time availability for regular golfers.
## Court hearing scheduled
Two Trump administration officials must testify at Monday's hearing about the renovation plan.
## Next steps
The legal battle continues with court proceedings scheduled for monday.
## Key takeaway

President Trump sets Nov. 15 deadline to begin renovating East Potomac Golf Links, which faces legal challenges over tree removal and course changes.