"President Donald Trump says he's enlisting the help of legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus to spruce up the courses at Joint Base Andrews - adding a site long known as the "president's golf course" to his long list of construction projects. The president took an aerial tour of the Courses at Andrews aboard Marine One on Saturday, and promised, "We're going to do some work" there, as well as to other parts of the base."
"Located in Maryland, about 15 miles (24.14 kilometers) from the White House, Andrews houses Air Force One. Gerald R. Ford was the first president to golf there in 1974, but the facility was most recently a favorite of Barack Obama. An 11th Force Support Squadron asset, the facilities include three 18-hole golf courses, three practice putting greens, two private practice areas and a driving range, according to the Andrews website."
President Donald Trump plans renovations at Joint Base Andrews focused on restoring golf courses and repairing other base facilities. Jack Nicklaus will serve as architect through his design firm to bring recreational facilities back, with at least two 18-hole courses targeted for facelifts. Andrews, located about 15 miles from the White House and home to Air Force One, includes three 18-hole courses, practice greens, private practice areas and a driving range. The base is described as suffering from lack of maintenance, and broader fix-up efforts are planned. Nicklaus Design has completed more than 425 courses worldwide.
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