Summary
The Trump administration decided to end a nonprofit group's long-term lease to operate three public golf courses in Washington, D.C. The decision surprised the National Links Trust, which disputes claims that it breached lease terms. The group had invested in improvements and community programs at the courses.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration terminated a 50-year lease with the National Links Trust (NLT) for three public golf courses in Washington, D.C.
- NLT managed East Potomac, Rock Creek Park, and Langston golf courses for five years.
- The Interior Department claimed NLT did not make required investments and did not pay rent.
- NLT disputes the claims, stating it invested over $8.5 million and met lease obligations.
- The NLT's investments improved course usage and kept fees low.
- NLT's community programs include offering summer jobs to nearly 200 local high school students.
- The nonprofit plans to continue operating temporarily but paused long-term projects due to uncertainty.
