Overview
- Interior’s Dec. 30 termination letter says National Links Trust is 3½ years late at Rock Creek and 1½ years late at Langston based on timelines in the lease’s Exhibit D.
- National Links Trust disputes the government’s arrears claim, noting contract rent-offset provisions and reporting roughly $8.5 million already invested in capital improvements.
- Independent analysis from Fried Egg Golf’s Garrett Morrison questions the unpaid-rent allegation and highlights permitting and compliance delays the contract allows for.
- Construction that had begun at Rock Creek stopped after the termination, and future plans for East Potomac, Langston, and Rock Creek remain uncertain for local golfers.
- Community voices warn that affordable access is at risk, while observers note the move follows President Trump expressing interest in the courses and predict litigation ahead.