Washington, DC (AP) – A reporter for the Associated Press has come into possession of documentation indicating that the extensive renovation work currently being carried out on the White House may include an unexpected alteration.
One of the White House’s lesser-known features is a subterranean bowling alley, built by President Nixon in 1969 under the driveway to the North Portico. It is, in fact, the second such alley to be built at the White House and has become a favorite of both Presidents and staff alike. President Bush was particularly known to have spent much of his time playing with then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld when not required for official duties.
However, newly leaked documents suggest that President Trump, now in his second term, is overseeing a $12.5 million renovation to replace the bowling alley with a high-tech underground golf simulator and putting green. The new facility, reportedly dubbed “The Executive Green,” will feature an advanced artificial turf system that can mimic different green conditions by raising and lowering sections via an array of computer-controlled hydraulics buried beneath the surface.
A series of floor-to-ceiling LED walls will surround the 60-foot-long space, displaying panoramic views of whichever Trump golf course is being simulated at the time. According to the plans, default settings will include Mar-a-Lago, Trump Bedminster, and the controversial, yet highly exclusive, Trump Moscow Club, which the Kremlin denies exists.
It is well known that President Trump is a fan of golf, frequently making headlines for his time spent at his own resorts. His critics have long pointed to the taxpayer burden of these trips, with recent reports estimating the total cost of his golf excursions during his previous term at over $150 million. The new White House facility is being presented as a cost-cutting measure, allowing the president to pursue his passion without extensive and costly travel.
The AP approached the White House for comment on this story but has yet to receive an official response in writing. However, an anonymous source claims that the work is already well underway, with LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman overseeing construction. Norman, a longtime Trump associate and vocal supporter of the Saudi-backed golf tour, is rumored to have suggested that the simulator include a special “Presidential Mulligan” setting, ensuring all shots automatically land within two feet of the hole.
PGA legend Jordan Spieth, a frequent Mar-a-Lago visitor, was reportedly consulted on the project. However, when asked for comment, Spieth’s representatives stated he was unavailable—possibly still waiting on payment for his last round with the president.
