Trump National Golf Club, Washington, D.C. is an private

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in the eastern

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, at Lowes Island in

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, northwest of

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It is part of the Trump chain of golf clubs that includes clubs in

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, and Bedminster. The club contains two 18-hole golf courses, both par 72. The Championship Course was designed by

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, and the Riverview course was added in 1999, when the club was still known as the Lowes Island Club. The Riverview Course abuts the

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and was originally designed by

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. The club also contains a clubhouse, an swimming pool, an indoor tennis center, and a fitness center.

History

The Trump National Golf Club (Washington, D.C.) was formerly the Lowes Island Club.

Donald Trump Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party (United States), Republican Party, he served as the 45 ...

purchased the club in 2009 for $13 million from a bank after the previous owner defaulted on its loans. He financed the purchase with a loan from

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. Trump then invested at least $25 million into the property. Trump hired

to remake the golf courses. The clubhouse, pool, and other facilities were also renovated. Renovations were completed in June 2015. An estimated 465 trees were removed to provide unobstructed views of the

, prompting objections from some.

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officials said that many of the trees were weak, in danger of becoming diseased, and presented

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problems; the Loudoun County urban forester and other county officials "did not oppose cutting down some unhealthy trees" but did not feel "that the extent of the removal was necessary". A company official said that trash and debris was also removed from the riverbank. Trump had the "River of Blood" monument added near the

. The monument claims that "Many great American soldiers, both of the North and South, died at this spot. The casualties were so great that the water would turn red." The plaque's claim is dubious, as a number of

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historians pointed out; no documented battle took place at or near the site. In 2016, Trump's financial disclosures indicated the property earned $17.5 million in revenue.

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now manages the club. President Trump visited the club six times between mid-March and the end of May 2017. The course hosted the

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in May

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;

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won his record ninth senior major title.

Trump presidency

This course became known during Donald Trump's presidency, because he played golf there on weekends when he was not traveling. He used the course throughout the year. Except when traveling to

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or the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, he would play golf at the club and then travel to his hotel in Washington DC (the Old Post Office) for dinner.

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* {{Trump businesses Golf clubs and courses in Virginia Assets owned by the Trump Organization Buildings and structures in Loudoun County, Virginia

History

Trump presidency

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