The Ultimate Showdown at the National Links Trust Championship
Register for the National Links Trust Championship in Washington, DC
The National Links Trust Championship is the premier national championship open exclusively to men’s and women’s public-access golfers aged 25 and over. The Championship will be held October 5-6 at the historic Blue Course at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, DC.
The field will comprise some of the nation’s top golfers, including those who have competed at the highest levels of amateur golf. Ahead of the Championship, there will be a series of national qualifying tournaments around the country.
Qualifier Details
- Date: June 4- August 10
- Cost: $75 – No additional fee is required for successful players. A $300 stipend is provided to successful players for travel to the Championship proper.
- Format: 18-hole stroke play
Qualifier Locations
- San Antonio, TX | Mission Del Lago GC | June 4
- Portland, OR | Eastmoreland GC | June 17
- Alhambra, CA | Alhambra GC | June 24
- Chicago, IL | George Dunne National GC | June 26
- Pasadena, MD | Compass Pointe GC | July 9
- Charleston, SC | Charleston Municipal | July 15
- Cleveland, OH | Highland Park GC | July 15
- Phoenix, AZ | Papago GC | July 22
- Wilmington, DE | Rock Manor GC | July 30
- Elma, NY | Elma Meadows GC | August 3
- Washington, DC | Langston GC | August 10
National Links Trust (NLT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to positively impacting the community and changing lives through affordable and accessible municipal golf. The NLT vision is to be known as the leading advocate and resource for municipal golf across the United States. As each of the participating qualifying sites is a municipal golf course, it is an honor to support the championship and the broader initiatives of NLT. The National Links Trust Championship serves as a platform to highlight the talent and skill of public-access golfers, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the sport. By providing affordable entry fees and travel stipends, the Championship aims to remove barriers to participation and create opportunities for players from diverse backgrounds to compete at a national level, ultimately enriching the golfing community and fostering a sense of camaraderie among participants.
National Links Trust Championship
National Links Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to positively impacting our community and changing lives through affordable and accessible municipal golf. Our vision is to be known as the leading advocate and resource for municipal golf across the United States.
Our first project is focused on the extraordinary opportunity to rehabilitate the municipal golf facilities in our nation’s capital: East Potomac Golf Links, Langston Golf Course, and Rock Creek Park Golf. Each one of these sites has a rich and storied history, but none are currently achieving their full potential.
Rehabilitating and operating the public golf courses in our Nation’s Capital is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that aligns precisely with the mission of National Links Trust. We are committed to implement a course of action that honors the past and ensures a bright future for these national treasures.
Our Team
National Links Trust has assembled a team with proven success at the highest levels of golf design and development. Our team has a deep understanding of the history and the positive impact this project will have on the neighboring communities.
Our team’s expertise spans fundraising, property development, agronomy, construction, law, facilities management, hospitality, technology, community relations, government, and general business operations.
We all have a passion for the game of golf and a desire to make a positive and long term contributions to local communities. We believe that affordable and engaging golf should be accessible to anyone who has a desire to play. Furthermore, we believe that well maintained and environmentally sound green spaces are beneficial for everyone, golfers and non-golfers alike.
THE FUTURE OF MUNICIPAL GOLF IN OUR NATION’S CAPITAL
These golf courses all have unique and compelling histories that deserve to be celebrated, and each will benefit from expert restoration that return them to what they once epitomized: shining examples of engaging golf course architecture coupled with easy and affordable access — what municipal golf can and should be.
These facilities are an essential part of local communities, and we will continuously strive to make them more inclusive and welcoming to golfers and non-golfers alike. We believe that breathing new life into these facilities will have lasting, positive impact on the lives of community members.