The Leesburg, Va. property, which was originally opened by Benchmark Resorts & Hotels in 1991, was sold for $133 million in 2017 to Dejia, a first-time U.S. hotel investor based in Hong Kong. It features 45 holes of golf and a 12,000-sq.-ft. spa.
Trump National GC Faces Fines for Downing Trees in Virginia
The club outside Washington, D.C. violated three sections of the zoning code when it did not obtain a permit before cutting and disposing of a dozen mature trees into the Potomac River, according to Loudon County (Va.) officials. Trump National officials have 30 days to appeal before an initial round of $600 in fines is…
Coast Guard Agrees to Partial Opening of Potomac River Near Trump Course
Adm. Paul Zukunft made the surprise announcement during testimony before Congress, to amend a policy that had previously kicked recreational boats off the river whenever the President or senior administration officials were visiting Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va.
Lansdowne Resort and Spa Bought for $133M
The Leesburg, Va. property, which includes five food-and-beverage outlets, 55,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, 45 holes of golf, three tennis courts, five pools, a fitness center, a 12,000-sq.-ft. spa. and 296 guestrooms has been sold to a Hong Kong firm making its first investment in the U.S. hospitality sector.
Trump Draws Fire for Taking Liberties with Historical Marker at Virginia Club
Trump National GC Washington D.C., in Sterling, Va., now has a plaque between the 14th and 15th hole of one of its courses, which overlooks the Potomac River, that refers to “The River of Blood” created during a Civil War conflict at the site. But historians say no Civil War deaths occurred within ten miles of that location.
Cress Creek CC Sold to New Member-Owners
The private club in Shepherdstown, W. Va., operated by the Drennen family since it opened in 1988, has been sold to three long-time members.