Rick Maese
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Rick Maese
@RickMaese
Sports writer for the Washington Post. New Mexico native now living in D.C.
D.C. Katılım Mayıs 2009
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First look at Fazio's vision for East Potomac Golf Links. Seeking more details, but looks like an 18-hole course with a 9-hole executive course + huge practice area.
Secretary Doug Burgum@SecretaryBurgum
Excited to unveil the design for the East Potomac Golf Links renovation from Fazio Design. Like iconic public courses of Bethpage Black & Torrey Pines, East Potomac will offer locals—of the National Capital Region—championship-quality golf at affordable, highly discounted rates.
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Ten years in and I’m still excited when a piece I care about leads the Style print section. If you missed it this weekend, I wrote an essay about the idea of home — and some other stuff.
It would mean the world to me if you read it. Here’s a gift link: wapo.st/4wnMY2A
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Those who love this D.C. park fear Trump’s golf proposal will push them out wapo.st/3PicTrM "Everything can't be exclusive," one park regular said. "You have to leave something to the people."
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TLDR: Govt will move forward with plans to renovate East Potomac. National Links Trust will continue to operate and work on Langston and Rock Creek Park.
No new details on what Trump admin plans to do at East Potomac
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Here’s more on the agreement tonight between Trump administration and National Links Trust that finally provides some clarity on the future of public golf in D.C. washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/05…
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After months of uncertainty, the Trump administration agreed to a deal that gives National Links Trust oversight of Langston and Rock Creek Park golf courses. Govt will be renovate East Potomac golf course. More coming soon...
Lots happening for DC's public courses tonight
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With the Trump administration apparently moving forward with plans to reimagine D.C.'s busiest public golf course, we wanted to revisit the only other municipal course he's run -- and see what could be in store for East Potomac golf. wapo.st/4cV97Oe
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East Potomac golf course is apparently not closing imminently and a judge allowed govt officials to proceed with maintenance work. She also made clear today she doesnt want Trump administration to embark on major construction there without proper notice. wapo.st/4t9V77Z
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There’s a hearing this morning in front of a federal judge on a request for an emergency order to keep East Potomac open, so we should be learning shortly what the government’s immediate plans are
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There is so much confusion and frustration about what’s happening at the course. The Interior and NPS aren’t saying anything or answering questions. Last night, when Marine One helicopter circled overhead, golf patrons here waved middle fingers in the air wapo.st/4tKzGeT
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Despite a reported threat from the Trump administration to close East Potomac Golf Links, the course is open and it’s business as usual this morning. Kind of…
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A watchdog group asked a federal judge Sunday to block the Trump administration from moving forward with plans that could shutter East Potomac Golf Links, escalating a legal fight over the future of Washington’s busiest public course
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Much of the park’s existing network of bike paths and open recreational space is absent from the images, with the golf course occupying all the space and a putting green shown at the southern tip.
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Docs portray the golf project as an effort to modernize facilities and expand access. But the renderings depict a course that barely resembles its current layout, including new water features, a redesigned clubhouse and a footprint that extends closer to the edges of Hains Point
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New foundation says its mission is to “revitalize and beautify” the National Mall, describing plans to elevate public space while “ensuring that ‘the greatest game mankind has ever invented’ forever thrives in America’s capital city.”
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The Trump administration has approached an unusual potential operator to take over control of one of Washington’s historic public golf courses…
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Trump officials are pushing Teddy Roosevelt for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
"I think we’re going to see Theodore Roosevelt inducted," @SecretaryBurgum said this week, referencing a recent meeting with NFL's Roger Goodell.
h/t @HowardMortman
washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…
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@CanoeCarnival This is so fun. Can you follow-back so I can DM? Thanks!
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It’s go time for the Champion’ Dinner prep. First course drops at 6:30. And yes, my incredible wife found the actually Aususta Master’s plates used tonight.
Send vibes!!!
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Advancing commitment to journalism, ESPN hires 6 standout former Washington Post writers
Hirings highlight continued focus on high-impact journalism & storytelling
More: bit.ly/4cVyShZ
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