Russell Lands is continuing a planned development at Wicker Point with the start of a new golf course.
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Plans are for the golf course to use about 250 acres of the 1,500 acre development. It will be about the same size as the other Russell Lands golf course at Willow Point but will not include tennis courts or a pool.
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