The owners of Wild Wings Golf Course in Woodland have extended an announced abandonment date for the third time.

Representatives of Wild Wings LLC, responding to a collaborative effort by a homeowners association group, Yolo County and the Community Services Area to find new ownership for the course, have agreed to continue maintaining the 90-acre parcel week-to-week contingent on progress toward a resolution.

They had initially intended to cease operations Sept. 15. A second deadline had been set for Tuesday in the absence of a buyer.

How long Wild Wings LLC will continue to maintain the course "is based upon actions taken," said Bill Baron, a spokesman for the group.

The ownership group owes $244,000 in unpaid taxes and water and sewer services. It claims it is operating at a monthly loss of $20,000.

The Save Wild Wings coalition has proposed the CSA assume temporary ownership of the course while it can be determined whether 337 Wild Wings homeowners are willing to accept an annual assessment to cover the course's water and sewer costs.

UCD men off to fast start – The UC Davis men won the 16-team Kansas Invitational two weeks ago and finished second in the Wolverine Intercollegiate last week in Michigan to begin the 2008-2009 season.

The Aggies achieved a program-best No. 21 Golfweek national ranking as a result. They slumped this week, finishing ninth of 11 in the Husky Invitational in Washington that concluded Tuesday, but the season outlook remains bright.

Sophomore Austin Graham won the season opener, senior Ramie Sprinkling won last week. Nate Pistacchio is a win threat every week. Freshman Tyler Raber of Davis High School, the only Sacramento-area player on the UCD roster, has been a factor in all three tournaments.

How is UCD beating up on the national big boys?

"It's the first time that we've had three players who can win on any given week," Aggies coach Cy Williams said. "We have a bunch of good players who work really hard and care what they're doing."

Did nerves have anything to do with the poor Husky showing that will lessen their lofty ranking?

"We talked about that, but I don't think so," Williams said. "If nerves were a problem, we wouldn't have done as well as we have so far."

Magazine makeover – Golf & Lifestyle Magazine has re-emerged on the local scene as a slicker, sexier version of its former self.

Its focus will be on golf and good life associated with the game – "golfstyle" – according to its new owner.

LuxLife Media purchased the magazine from Mary Burroughs in February. After a nine-month hiatus, the magazine returned in September with a new look and Burroughs as the editor and creative director.

LuxLife Media also publishes LuxLife Magazine, which is geared toward the top 8 percent of income earners. Golf & Lifestyle will be tailored to appeal to the golfers within that demographic, CEO Anthony Glover said.

"We're targeting the people who go to Haggin Oaks to hit a driver and buy it," Glover said, "not the type who hit it and then go home to search for the best deal on eBay."

The retooled Golf & Lifestyle is a regional subscription-based publication that will be published bimonthly. It will be available for purchase at select book stores and golf shops. Go to golfandlifestyle.com for a closer look.

Call The Bee's Steve Pajak, (916) 326-5526.