Designed as a signature course by the team of Jeff Brauer and Larry Nelson, the Avocet presents creative contouring, elevated tees and greens, double fairways, grass bunkers and even a double green serving two holes. The Avocet was recognized by Golf Digest as a "1994 Top 10 Best New Courses in America" as well as being consistently rated in Places to Play as a 4-Star Award Winner beginning in 1996.