DOJ says government developing plan to close D.C. golf course
Summary
The Interior Department is developing a plan to close East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., by Nov. 15, Justice Department officials told a federal court. The proposed closure is part of a possible redesign, which is under legal challenge; a judge has barred the government from removing or damaging trees at the course while the case continues.Key Facts
- East Potomac Golf Links has been open since 1920.
- President Donald Trump said the course would close Nov. 15 for a redesign and reopen in about 15 months.
- The Interior Department is developing a plan to carry out the proposed closure, according to a Justice Department court filing.
- Administration officials have said there is no finalized proposal for the course redesign.
- A local preservation group and two golfers sued over the potential overhaul.
- U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes barred the government from removing or damaging trees at the site while the litigation continues.
- More than 500 trees were cut down at the course over one weekend before the judge issued her order.
- The Justice Department has appealed Reyes' decision, and the judge plans to schedule a hearing for Friday or Monday.
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