Trump Plans Major Renovation for Andrews Golf Course

Fri Jan 02 2026 20:28:52 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

As President Trump enjoys his vacation in Florida, he sets his sights on revitalizing the famed 'president's golf course' at Andrews Air Force Base, in collaboration with golf legend Jack Nicklaus.

President Trump, currently vacationing in Florida, is eyeing the renovation of the golf course at Joint Base Andrews, a favorite spot for past presidents. The project aims to enhance facilities used by military and their families and comes with the involvement of famed golfer Jack Nicklaus. This ambitious initiative highlights Trump's ongoing commitment to improving recreational spaces, echoing previous construction projects in and around the White House.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — While President Donald Trump enjoys his vacation in Florida, he has his sights set on a major renovation of the golf course at Joint Base Andrews. Known as the 'president's golf course', it is located about 15 miles from the White House and has been a retreat for several past presidents.

Past leaders including Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama have often sought refuge on these grounds, with Obama reportedly playing the course over 100 times. Unlike his predecessors, Trump has favored the family-owned golf courses during his presidency, dedicating considerable time to them—almost a quarter of his second term.

Now, through the collaboration with legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus, Trump aims to overhaul the Andrews course. Reviews by former managers suggest the course is in good condition, albeit needing attention due to age and wear.

Having toured the base with Nicklaus last Thanksgiving, Trump described the site as 'a great place' that has deteriorated without proper maintenance. The planned renovations are being heralded as the most significant in the course's history, aimed at creating a more inviting environment for military members and their families.

The project is still in the preliminary stages, with funding and costs yet to be finalized. While the White House states it will require 'very little money', the initiative is part of a series of Trump-led construction efforts that also include changes to the White House and the Kennedy Center.

Trump's golf plans echo the long-standing tradition of presidential escapism through the sport, with Andrews providing unique security measures to accommodate the Commander-in-Chief's play.