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Where Design Honors the Land

The ARCHITECTS


A championship course begins with remarkable land. It becomes unforgettable in the hands of visionaries who know how to shape it.

ANDREW GREEN

GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT
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    Andrew Green’s upward trajectory in the golf world in recent years is remarkable. After working for a golf course contractor for 15 years, Andrew got his break when commissioned to renovate the historic Inverness Club in Toledo, which hosted its first US Open in 1920. The Inverness work was recognized by Golfweek as Restoration of the Year in 2018. Incredible opportunities followed, including the reinvention of Congressional Country Club’s Blue Course in preparation for ten different PGA of America Championships over the next two decades, concluding with the 2037 Ryder Cup. His transformation of the East Course at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY, was lauded by players during the hosting of the PGA Championship in 2023.


    Andrew’s hands have also touched venerable venues such as Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio, Wannamoisett Country Club in Providence, Rhode Island, and Interlachen Country Club in Minneapolis. Andrew’s complete renovation of East Lake in Atlanta was unveiled at the 2024 TOUR Championship in Atlanta in late August. Our Founding Partners are extremely excited that Kawonu Golf Club will be one of Andrew Green’s first projects “from the ground up”. We know that our members and guests will be, too.

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JOEL NEWMAN

CLUBHOUSE ARCHITECT
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    Joel Newman, Partner at Thomas and Denzinger Architects of Charleston, SC, will design Kawonu Golf Club’s clubhouse, all lodging, the training center, and golf course comfort stations. Joel brings an amazing career in architecture to Kawonu.


     Virtually his entire portfolio includes luxury residences and hospitality amenities, primarily in the Southeast. Notably, Joel did all club facilities at Chechessee Creek Club and Spring Island Club, both in Okatie, SC, and at Ohoopee Match Club in Tattnall County, GA. He also did extensive work at Kiawah Island and Palmetto Bluff.


    For Kawonu, Joel has a wonderful vision for special spaces that will appeal to golfers both before and after a round of golf. Joel will bring a common design theme to all facilities, with each complementing the overall look and feel of the club.

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Local Roots. Lasting Vision.

THE FOUNDING PARTNERS


Kawonu Golf Club is being built by individuals with deep roots in Upstate South Carolina—and an even deeper passion for the game of golf. This isn’t just a golf club; it’s a legacy in the making. Their shared vision is to create a private, golf-only club defined not only by its championship course and refined design, but by the spirit of camaraderie it cultivates.

SCOTT FERRELL

FOUNDING PARTNER
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    Scott Ferrell has enjoyed a 35-year career as an executive in the golf industry, highlighted by being President of Gary Player Design for 15 years. During that time, Scott negotiated and managed 85 golf course design contracts in 28 countries. As part of the executive team that led a multi-dimensional relationship with the Cliffs Communities, Scott moved his family to Greenville, SC, in 2008. Scott started his career with the PGA TOUR, where he spent 11 years managing marketing and membership development efforts at private TPC properties under development around the US. Most recently, Scott held a Board level position at OnLink, a software platform designed to help golf course superintendents manage operations. OnLink was sold to John Deere Golf four years after its inception. Scott is the lead Founding Partner of Kawonu Golf Club, LLC.

BARTON TUCK

FOUNDING PARTNER
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    Barton Tuck is serving as Development Partner to Kawonu Golf Club based on his vast experience in developing real estate both locally and nationally. 


    After a very successful career developing and syndicating over 400 multi-family projects, he merged his love of golf with his considerable business acumen. The result was the formation of GolfSouth in 1991, which built and managed more than 60 golf courses throughout the Southeast over a 10 year period. Notably, Barton was lead developer of Forest Creek in Pinehurst, NC, and Bright’s Creek in Tryon, NC. 


    After scaling down his portfolio, he now owns and manages six golf course properties, including Royal New Kent and The Club at Viniterra in the Williamsburg, VA area. 


    Barton’s son Noel has been by his side for nearly 30 years, and they both will play an instrumental role in the permitting and construction of Kawonu Golf Club.

“There can be trends in different industries, but they're just that. They're trends. We're trying to make decisions that stand the test of time. We want to create a culture where the traditions of golf that we all have grown to love are cherished and protected.”