Courtesy of The Wigwam Resort
Wigwam Golf in Litchfield Park, Arizona, announced the commencement of a four-month bunker enhancement project on its Red Course.
The project focuses on refreshing the 48-year-old course’s 44 fairway and greenside bunkers. Pro Turf International, in collaboration with The Wigwam’s ownership group JDM Partners, are executing the project, which is expected to be completed by October. With work occurring during the slower summer months, the Red Course will remain open for play through late September, at which time it will close for fall overseeding.
As part of the project, all bunkers will be excavated and rebuilt incorporating a Capillary Concrete system. In addition, tan sand will be replaced with new, higher-quality white sand in all bunkers.
The Wigwam’s Red Course has been a favorite among locals and club members since it opened in 1974. Originally called the West Course, the course was renamed in the late 1980s in honor of the club’s head professional of 42 years, V.O. “Red” Allen, and course architect Robert “Red” Lawrence. The Red Course is a traditional layout lined with pine and eucalyptus trees.
Similar bunker enhancements were made on The Wigwam’s Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed Blue Course in 2016 and Gold Course in 2015. With a history dating back to 1929, The Wigwam is the only Arizona resort with three 18-hole championship golf courses.