He was known for his technique of elevating the greens when designing courses in relatively flat terrain, and for using ponds and bunkers to emphasize the aerial approach.

In 1931 he supervised construction when Toomey and Flynn undertook a complete overhaul of the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

In the flat country of Florida he developed a style in which putting surfaces were slightly raised, making them more visible and also helping with drainage.

Wilson's courses typically included various artificial lakes, largely to provide fill for the elevated tees and greens, but also for the sake of adding challenge.

[5] In 1954 the Deepdale Golf Club bought the W.R. Grace estate on Long Island and had a new course designed by Wilson.

[8] Wilson and Joe Lee designed the 18-hole course for the private Lagunita Country Club in El Hatillo Municipality, Venezuela, a relatively prosperous part of Caracas.