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Plans for the renovation of East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., indicate the new layout would become one of the longest golf courses in the United States. According to reports from The Hill on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a proposed redesign by architect Tom Fazio would extend the 105-year-old course to 8,105 yards, or approximately 4.6 miles.
The project is the subject of a legal dispute between the Trump administration and preservation advocates. While the administration intends to replace three existing courses with a single championship-style layout, opponents argue the changes threaten the site's status as an affordable public facility. President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the Department of the Interior aims to transform what he described as a "terrible and very unsafe" course into a "great, safe, and prestigious" one.
Technical details shared by Golf.com writer Sean Zak on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, show that the renovation would add more than 1,000 yards to every set of tees compared to the current course. The shortest set of tees would measure 6,013 yards. For comparison, the longest course in the nation is RainDance National in Colorado, which measures 8,463 yards.
The legal proceedings have already impacted site operations. A judge previously barred the administration from removing trees at the complex after workers cut down hundreds of trees in October 2026. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, who is overseeing the case, reported receiving death threats following criticism from the president, who referred to her as a "lunatic." Administration officials have also filed motions to remove Reyes from the case.
The project involves a total closure of the public complex for approximately 15 months, according to the president's announcement in October 2026. This closure would remove the facility from public use for over a year starting on November 15, 2026. The physical changes involve the addition of 1,000 yards to each tee set and the previous removal of hundreds of trees, which led to judicial intervention.
The renovation is one of several physical modifications to the capital mentioned by the administration, which include a new White House ballroom, a helipad, and a planned 250-foot arch. A court hearing regarding the scheduled November 15 closure is set for Friday, November 13, 2026. This hearing will determine whether the administration can proceed with the shutdown and subsequent construction.