Story published on December 15, 2025 by Todd Kelly of Golfweek
The National Links Trust, which operates three municipal golf courses in Washington, D.C., was served a notice of default by the Trump administration, according to a story by the Washington Post.
The report states "the default notice, dated Oct. 29, did not specify reasons the group was in default or how it could remedy any concerns. According to terms of the lease, National Links Trust had 45 days to address any concerns, which means the nonprofit group could lose operational control of the East Potomac, Rock Creek and Langston courses next week."
National Links Trust has reportedly defended its work to rehabilitate the courses and noting it recently began an extensive renovation at Rock Creek in Upper Northwest. The Post notes the trust is working with Tom Doak at East Potomac Golf Links, Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner at Rock Creek Park Golf and Beau Welling at Langston Golf Course.
“National Links Trust appreciates the President’s interest in the D.C. golf courses and looks forward to the opportunity to partner with the administration to improve these historically significant facilities,” the trust announced in a statement that was released last Friday.
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