Oak Wings sits in central Louisiana near Alexandria, a city known for its position along the Red River in the heart of the state's piney woods region. The course was designed by Jim Lipe, an architect who has worked primarily in the South and Southwest, creating layouts that typically emphasize playability while working within the natural terrain and vegetation of their settings.
The Alexandria area features gently rolling topography with sandy soils and stands of pine and hardwood, characteristics that likely inform the routing and playing corridors at Oak Wings. Courses in this part of Louisiana generally incorporate the native tree canopy into the design, creating defined holes that require accuracy from the tee while offering recovery options for skilled shot-making. The climate allows for year-round golf, with Bermuda grass surfaces common to the region.
Oakwing Golf Club serves the local golfing community in central Louisiana, providing a facility where members and visitors can experience a layout shaped by the area's natural landscape. The course reflects the design sensibilities typical of Lipe's work, balancing challenge with accessibility for a range of skill levels. Alexandria's golf scene benefits from several courses that take advantage of the region's wooded terrain and moderate elevation changes, and Oak Wings contributes to that tradition within the community.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Oak Wings was designed by Jim Lipe.
Yes. Oak Wings at Oakwing Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Oak Wings is 72.
Oak Wings plays 7,043 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Oak Wings is 125.
Oak Wings is a 18-hole course.