Less than two months after Wild Wing Golf Club closed the Avocet Course for a comprehensive renovation, the transformation is becoming increasingly visible.
From rebuilt bunkers and expanded greens to significant clubhouse improvements, the project has quickly moved from demolition to reconstruction. During our recent visit, Wild Wing General Manager Mark Andrews shared the latest progress and what golfers can expect when the renovated course debuts this fall.
“Everything’s going great,” Andrews said.
Renovation Progress Moving Quickly
Since the course closed on May 18, crews have made substantial progress throughout the property.
According to Andrews, every bunker has now been excavated and reshaped, with approximately 50 percent already receiving new drainage systems. The bunkers are also being surrounded by Zoysia turf, creating cleaner definition and improved playing conditions around the hazards.
The focus has now shifted toward the greens.
Tahoma bermudagrass collars have been installed around roughly half of the putting surfaces, with the remaining collars nearing completion. In the coming weeks, crews will sprig the greens with Tif 3D bermudagrass, marking another major milestone in the renovation.
Restoring the Original Design
One of the primary goals of the renovation has been restoring green complexes that had gradually shrunk over time.
Golfers familiar with the Avocet Course will notice larger putting surfaces that more closely reflect the original vision of architects Jeff Brauer and Larry Nelson while creating additional strategic options throughout the course.
“The green complexes aren’t going to be completely different than what you’re used to,” Andrews said. “They’re going to be much bigger in size, back to their original size, with some new slopes and new places to put pin locations.”
The par-4 ninth hole, known as the “Valley of Sin,” is one of the best examples of those changes. The green has been expanded to restore its original footprint while incorporating dramatic contours that create additional hole locations and reinforce one of the course’s signature features.
The bunkers have also been reshaped throughout the course. While many have been rebuilt with improved drainage and definition, some have been reduced in size to create a more playable experience without sacrificing strategy.
“As a whole, they’ve been reshaped,” Andrews said. “Some have been minimized, they’re a lot smaller, so it just makes it a more playable golf course.”
Clubhouse Improvements Also Underway
The renovation extends well beyond the golf course.
Inside the clubhouse, construction continues on a completely updated golf shop, expanded grill, new bar area, and indoor simulator bays. The men’s restroom renovation is nearing completion after the women’s facilities were updated earlier this year.
“The pro shop is already framed out,” Andrews said. “The grill is coming along nicely, the bar is framed out, and the simulator bays are also framed out. Once the flooring is installed, we can start moving everything back in.”
When complete, the clubhouse enhancements will complement the on-course improvements, creating an updated experience from arrival through the final putt.
Looking Ahead
With bunker construction largely complete, green work progressing rapidly, and clubhouse renovations advancing each week, Wild Wing continues to move steadily toward its anticipated fall reopening.
For golfers eager to return to the Avocet Course, the changes are becoming easier to visualize with every visit. The renovated greens, reshaped bunkers, restored design features, and modernized clubhouse are all coming together to create a refreshed golf experience while remaining true to the course’s original character.
“We can wait to show off the finished product,” Andrews said.
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