Trump-backed nonprofit unveils Tom Fazio plan to overhaul East Potomac Golf Course
During a fundraiser for Trump, the National Garden of American Heroes Foundation introduced architect Tom Fazio’s debated redesign of East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., with Trump backing the initiative. Fazio, who has crafted over 200 golf courses, aims to upgrade the facility for major events like the Ryder Cup. His plans include a Colonial-style clubhouse, the removal of public amenities, and a grand archway near the Lincoln Memorial. After Trump announced that construction would kick off on May 1, the DC Preservation League moved quickly on May 3 to halt the project, supported by Democracy Forward. Additionally, in February, a lawsuit was filed against the Trump administration for various alleged violations.
Key facts
- National Garden of American Heroes Foundation shared unapproved plans for East Potomac Golf Course
- Tom Fazio hired to lead the project, has designed over 200 golf courses
- Trump wants to convert the public course into a Ryder Cup venue
- Renderings show elimination of minigolf course and bike paths
- Plans include a triumphal arch and National Garden of American Heroes
- DC Preservation League filed emergency motion on May 3 to stop work
- Lawsuit filed in February alleges violations of multiple federal acts
- Cultural Landscape Foundation listed East Potomac as 'in the crosshairs'
Entities
Artists
- Tom Fazio
Institutions
- National Garden of American Heroes Foundation
- Trump National Golf Club
- Golf Digest
- DC Preservation League
- Democracy Forward
- District Court for the District of Columbia
- The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF)
Locations
- East Potomac Golf Course
- Washington, D.C.
- Colts Neck
- New Jersey
- Lincoln Memorial