who owns kickingbird golf course in edmond

by Shaylee Schimmel Sr. 8 min read

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Who is the architect of the new Kickingbird golf course?

Matt Dusenberry of Shorewood, Wis., has been hired as the golf course architect to oversee the new practice facilities and range renovations. The current parking lot will move to the west where tennis courts now exist. Kickingbird is one of the state’s busiest and most well known public courses.

When will Kickingbird golf course close?

The city of Edmond has approved close to $14 million in renovations and improvements at Kickingbird Golf Course. The course will close on June 14, 2021 to begin the work and could possibly be closed until the fall of 2022.

What is happening to the Edmond Community’s golf courses?

KickingBird Golf Club is currently CLOSED for renovations. It is anticipated that the closure will last approximately 14 to 16 months with an anticipated reopening date in Fall 2022. “This project will have an Edmond Community focus and is the largest capital improvement project in the course’s history,” said Director of Golf Brian Soerensen.

Where does the funding for The Kickingbird project come from?

Funding for the project is coming from an existing and repurposed 2017 sales tax capital improvement fund. Look for much more on the Kickingbird project and several other ambitious restoration projects across the state in the April-May issue of Golf Oklahoma.

When is Kickingbird golf club going to renovate?

The director of golf at KickingBird said the renovations are beginning during the club’s 50th anniversary year in order to set itself up for success through the next 50 years.

Is Kickingbird Golf Club closing?

Edmond’s premier public golf course is preparing to close for more than a year. KickingBird Golf Club will close at the end of the day Wednesday for the largest renovation project in the course’s 50-year history.

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