EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 34 MIN
Trump's D.C. Golf Takeover
from Dream City Podcast · host Dream City Podcast
In this episode of the Dream City Podcast, hosts Cuneyt and Tom discuss Trump's new takeover project — D.C.'s public golf courses. The Trump administration terminated the leases of a local nonprofit managing the courses, while the organization hires a high-powered law firm to potentially fight back. Meanwhile, Trump reportedly wants a Ryder Cup or PGA event — the conversation highlights why that might be farfetched. The episode highlights the importance of municipal golf as a community resource and the potential impact of Trump's plans on local residents and the future of these iconic courses.Joining the co-hosts is former D.C. Council member Bill Lightfoot and writer and head of architecture content at Fried Egg Golf newsletter, Garrett Morrison.00:00 Introduction to the Controversy01:51 The National Links Trust and Its Ambitions07:11 Historical Significance of Langston Golf Course08:55 Trump's Vision for DC Golf Courses12:59 Community Impact and Future Prospects17:46 Lease Termination Examined20:08 Legal Challenges and Bureaucracy22:18 Navigating Trump Diplomacy25:13 Why the Ryder Cup Is Unlikely29:00 The Value of Municipal GolfThe Dream City Podcast is supported by launch partner SpotlightDC: Capital City Fund for Investigative Journalism. The Dream City Podcast will hold the powerful accountable and take you inside D.C.’s business and political worlds. Along the way: Revelatory conversations with city officials, business leaders, and the best-sourced journalists in town.The Dream City Podcast is a product of COSMOS Media LLC.
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