WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 President Donald Trump on Sunday surveyed several of his construction projects around the nation\u2019s capital, suggesting afterward that his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links would enable it to host a premier tournament.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen completed, this Course will have the ability to host Major Golf Tournaments, including The U.S. Open, The Ryder Cup, The PGA Championship, and other top PGA Tour events,\u201d Trump posted on social media.<\/p>\n
Trump toured the course with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, various aides and the golf course architect Tom Fazio and his son, Gavin Fazio. The president\u2019s redevelopment of the course is subject to a lawsuit in U.S. District Court. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s unclear when the course could host any major tournaments, as locations are chosen several years ahead of the events. Locations for the U.S. Open are scheduled through 2051, though there are available spots in 2043, 2046 and 2048. The PGA Championship is set through 2035. <\/p>\n
Trump complained in his post about the condition of the grass and the sprinkler system for the public golf course, but debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing<\/a> has also been dumped on the grounds. The National Park Service<\/a> said last month that the debris tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals.<\/p>\n Trump said in his post that work on the golf course would begin on Sept. 1. The president also toured updates to Lafayette Park on the north side of the White House and had his motorcade drive around where he plans to build a triumphal arch<\/a>.<\/p>\n