President Donald J. Trump has formally offered to make his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach a permanent United States Presidential Golf Course. In a letter sent Thursday to Palm Beach County commissioners, attorney Harvey Oyer III outlined a plan for the federal government to use the 18‑hole championship course and the adjacent nine‑hole Trump Nine Course for all past, current and future presidents, as well as visiting foreign heads of state.
Local partnership and community benefit
The proposal emphasizes a partnership with Palm Beach County that would create a “perpetual and truly unique opportunity and asset for the community.” Oyer wrote that the course is “one of the most secure golf courses in the world,” equipped with advanced security systems, making it ideal for presidential use. The Trump family would provide all facilities at no cost to the federal government and would cover the expense of constructing a presidential lodging facility on the property, working with the General Services Administration and the United States Secret Service.
President Trump’s personal connection to Palm Beach
President Trump’s affection for Palm Beach County is highlighted in the letter, noting that the area is home to two of his children, many grandchildren, and the recently renamed President Donald J. Trump Boulevard and President Donald J. Trump International Airport. He believes the county’s natural beauty makes it a fitting showcase for world leaders and future U.S. presidents.
Details of the golf property
The Trump International Golf Club is located at 3505 Summit Boulevard, near the city of West Palm Beach. The property includes an 18‑hole, par‑72 championship course and a nine‑hole, par‑36 Trump Nine Course, both designed by Jim Fazio and opened in 1992 as the first property built by the Trump Organization’s golf division. The venue previously hosted the LPGA Tour’s ADT Championship from 2001 to 2008.
In September 2024, an attempted attack on President Trump at the course was thwarted when a Secret Service agent spotted a loaded semiautomatic rifle in the foliage and opened fire. The assailant, Ryan Wesley Routh, was later apprehended and is serving a life sentence after a 2025 conviction.
County involvement and next steps
The land on which the golf club sits is leased from Palm Beach County under a settlement tied to the nearby airport. The county’s decision will determine whether the proposal moves forward. If approved, the federal government would gain a dedicated presidential golf venue while the local community would benefit from the prestige and potential tourism associated with hosting world leaders.
President Trump will be out of office before any construction could be completed, underscoring his intent to create a lasting gift for his successors and for the American people.
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