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A golf course built "for the people" faces a presidential-level overhaul.

A golf course built "for the people" faces a presidential-level overhaul.

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September 5th, 2026

A golf course built "for the people" faces a presidential-level overhaul.

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The golf course in East Potomac Park is one of the few affordable public courses in Washington, D.C.

東波托馬克公園高爾夫球場華盛頓特區少數價格親民公共球場

Local residents say the park's biggest features are its convenience and affordability.

當地居民這裡的便利可負擔性公園最大的特色

President Trump wants to turn this historic course into a world-class venue. This is part of his plan to remake Washington, D.C.

總統川普這座歷史悠久的球場改造世界級場地,這是他改造華盛頓特區計畫之一

Residents worry that the renovation will change the park's character, bringing higher fees and loss of public space.

居民擔心改造會改變公園的性質帶來更高收費公共空間流失

Joe Foley, a retired lobbyist in his seventies, said this would take away people's chance to play at a convenient place for a fair price.

一名七十多歲的退休說客喬·福利說,這會剝奪人們以合理價格在方便地點打球的機會

The park was created by an 1897 act of Congress, with its purpose clearly stated as "the recreation and enjoyment of the people." The golf course opened in 1919.

公園由1897年國會法案創立用途明訂為人民的娛樂和愉悅」,球場於1919年開放

The Trump administration has dumped White House demolition waste in the park, creating piles as high as three stories. Tests found toxic metals like lead and chromium.

川普政府已在公園傾倒白宮拆除廢料形成三層樓高土堆檢測出鉛和鉻等有毒金屬

Trump said on social media that, once finished, the course could host major events like the U.S. Open.

川普在社群媒體表示完工後球場可舉辦美國公開賽等大型賽事

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the course would offer golf of "championship quality" at affordable prices.

內政部長道格·伯格姆則說球場將提供「冠軍品質」且價格可負擔的高爾夫

A lawsuit claims the renovation violates the congressional act that created the park. The government is challenging the plaintiffs' right to sue.

一項訴訟指控此改造違反創建公園的國會法案政府正質疑原告的訴訟資格

Park users say the government has made changes in other Washington projects that are hard to reverse, too fast for courts to handle.

公園使用者表示政府在其他華盛頓項目中已做出難以逆轉的改變,速度之快令法院難以應對

Cyclist Jason Levitt said the government "either follows different rules or no rules at all."

自行車騎士傑森·萊維特政府要嘛遵守不同的規則要嘛根本不遵守任何規則」。

He has ridden in the park about four times a week for twenty years, calling it a safe place away from city traffic.

二十年來每週來公園騎車約四次認為這裡是避開市區交通的安全場所

Another golfer, Ryan Bates, said golf should be an approachable sport for people from all walks of life.

另一位球友瑞安·貝茨,高爾夫應該是各行各業都能參與的平易近人運動

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