Course Reveiw - The Avocet at Wild Wing.

Hello, today we'll take a look at the Avocet course at Wild Wing Plantation. Wild Wing is located on Hwy. 501 between Myrtle Beach and Conway. You can get more information about Wild Wing, including directions, rates and tee times at http://www.wildwing.com/ Wild Wing offers a wonderful training/practice facility. Pictured below (to the right) is the enormous putting green.

Wild Wing is a 27 hole facility. The Avocet has 18 holes and The Hummingbird has 9 holes. Wild Wing was at one time, a 72 hole facility.

History of Wild Wing Plantation.

The origin of Wild Wing Plantation dates back to 1991 when the Wood Stork course was opened. A second course, The Hummingbird was opened in 1992, and in 1993 and 1994 The Avocet and Falcon were opened. The facility was the largest in the area and was well known for it's great turf conditions, great customer service and tournament administration. In December of 2005, Wild Wing Plantation was sold to a group of local businessmen, who pledged to maintain the quality golf and commitment to service but also create a first class residential neighborhood, with fantastic golf and social amenities. The Avocet will remain as the focal point for golf and The Hummingbird will offer a 9 hole golf experience to compliment it. Development of the real estate began in 2006. Personal Note: It ended soon after. For more information, please see http://www.wildwingmb.com/

Course Review - The Avocet.

Today's review is provided by Lori's Golf Shoppe Facilities Manager Bob "Rocco" Desi. He is one of the few Sugar Gang golfers to brave the inclement weather.

Pro Shop -4 Pro Shop staff was friendly and shop was well stocked.

Outside Staff - 4

Tees - 4

Fairways - 3 Fairways were wet from recent rains. No fault of the golf course.

Greens - 5 Bob said they were the best he's played on recently.

Rough - 4

Grill/Snack Bar - 4 Great prices and each golfer received 1 token for a free draft.

Overall - 4 Bob suggests this course for all. I need to get out there, as it has been 5 years since I played there.

The Yardage.

Tips. Dark Teal - 7127 yds. Rating - 74.6 Slope - 133

Magenta - 6614 yds. Rating - 72.4 Slope - 124

White - 6028 yds. Rating - 69.1 Slope - 116

Forward Teal - 5298 yds. Rating - 70.4 Slope - 118

Hope all is well, God Bless, Sugar.