A Private Golf-Only Club

Kawonu Golf Club offers an exclusive golf experience in the Upstate of South Carolina—steeped in tradition, elevated by modern excellence, and masterfully designed by renowned course architect Andrew Green. Experience world-class golf, exceptional service, and a private retreat where unforgettable moments unfold for members and their guests.

DISCOVER KAWONU

A Private Golf-Only Club

Kawonu Golf Club offers an exclusive golf experience in the Upstate of South Carolina—steeped in tradition, elevated by modern excellence, and masterfully designed by renowned course architect Andrew Green. Experience world-class golf, exceptional service, and a private retreat where unforgettable moments unfold for members and their guests.

DISCOVER KAWONU

WELCOME TO THE NEXT CHAPTER

Kawonu Golf Club will sit on a property in Upstate South Carolina that would tell countless stories if it could speak, stories of the days when Cherokee Indians walked its fields and forests and lived off the provisions they supplied. Listening to the calls of the waterfowl and wildlife who have graced this property for centuries, they gave the name Kawonu to the ducks that still make their homes among the ponds and waterways so plentiful here.

Since then, generations of families have continued hunting and fishing on these hallowed grounds, making unforgettable memories and creating lasting legacies. The lure of this land ties the past to the present, and Kawonu Golf Club will stay true to the heritage of this historic site as members honor traditions, forge friendships, and pursue the conquest of the game of golf.

KAWONU IS CALLING

Kawonu Golf Club Course Routing

THE COURSE

Kawonu's expansive 290-acre site offers an unparalleled sense of tranquility and seclusion. Any accomplished golf course architect will tell you that design is dictated by the land, and these grounds seem tailor-made for a championship golf course. When you marry this property with the instincts and innate talents of the golf course architect, Andrew Green, the foundation for Kawonu Golf Club could not be better.

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THE COURSE

Kawonu's expansive 290-acre site offers an unparalleled sense of tranquility and seclusion. Any accomplished golf course architect will tell you that design is dictated by the land, and these grounds seem tailor-made for a championship golf course. When you marry this property with the instincts and innate talents of Andrew Green, the foundation for Kawonu Golf Club could not be better.

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THE FEATURES

traditional design TO CAPTURE “Golden Age” golf course architecture by Andrew gREEN

Par 72 routing with a balance of par sequencing and diversity in yardages and hole directions

Five sets of tees ranging from 5,005 to 7,325 yards, ACCOMMODATING ALL playing preferences

Multiple and strategic water features enhancing the landscape's natural beauty

two short loops within championship layout for alternate formats, special events & casual play

State-of-the-art training facility and practice areas available for all facets of the game

traditional design TO CAPTURE “Golden Age” golf course architecture by Andrew gREEN

Par 72 routing with a balance of par sequencing and diversity in yardages and hole directions

Five sets of tees ranging from 5,005 to 7,325 yards, ACCOMMODATING ALL playing preferences

Multiple and strategic water features enhancing the landscape's natural beauty

two short loops within championship layout for alternate formats, special events & casual play

State-of-the-art training facility and practice areas available for all facets of the game

THE CLUB

Kawonu Golf Club will include an intimate clubhouse with unique indoor and outdoor spaces designed to provide comfort and relaxation for members and guests as they gather. Well-appointed overnight accommodation is planned near the clubhouse and in the Founder’s Village, tucked in between the 9th and 13th holes.

Our food and beverage plans will carefully cater to both daily visitors and overnight guests, while our Founder's Fish House will harken back to the days our lakes were fished by landowners and guests. Members and guests can expect everything at Kawonu to be refined but relaxed, creating an inviting ambiance that will be as alluring as the course itself.

MEMBERSHIP INFO

THE CLUB

Kawonu Golf Club will include an intimate clubhouse with unique indoor and outdoor spaces designed to provide comfort and relaxation for members and guests as they gather. Well-appointed overnight accommodation is planned near the clubhouse and in the Founder’s Village, tucked in between the 9th and 13th holes.

Our food and beverage plans will carefully cater to both daily visitors and overnight guests, while our Founder's Fish House will harken back to the days our lakes were fished by landowners and guests. Members and guests can expect everything at Kawonu to be refined but relaxed, creating an inviting ambiance that will be as alluring as the course itself.

MEMBERSHIP INFO

“The property for Kawonu Golf Club is pretty amazing, so many natural assets — long vistas, natural water features and wonderful upland features where the ground will speak for itself. We are routing to take advantage of that topography, instead of imposing holes and styles on it. The purpose of the project is to be a beacon of great golf in Greenville. Because of the terrain, the vibe, the culture, the people. Because of where it is. We’re planning a new golf experience that feels old, and I couldn’t be more excited.”

Andrew Green

Kawonu Golf Course Architect

THE ARCHITECTS

ANDREW GREEN

Golf Course Architect

Joel Newman

Clubhouse Architect

ANDREW GREEN

Golf Course Architect

Joel Newman

Clubhouse Architect

greenville, sc

Kawonu Golf Club will be located 25 minutes from the wonderful city of Greenville, South Carolina. This town is showing up on everyone’s list of the “best”, and after a visit here, you'll easily understand why. Kawonu’s concierge will be available to assist out-of-town members and guests with reservations to restaurants, tickets to shows and sporting events, and hotel reservations should they choose to enjoy and stay in Greenville's charming downtown. Shuttle services will be available to transport members to and from the Club so they can make the most of their time in the Upstate.

EXPLORE LOCATION

GETTING HERE

GREENVILLE, SC — 22 MILES

GSP International Airport

Greenville Downtown Airport

Donaldson Field Airport at SCTAC

SPARTANBURG, SC — 35 MILES

ASHEVILLE, NC — 85 MILES

COLUMBIA, SC — 91 MILES

CHARLOTTE, NC — 112 MILES

ATLANTA, GA — 144 MILES

CHARLESTON, SC — 200 MILES

GETTING HERE

GREENVILLE, SC — 22 MILES

GSP International Airport

Greenville Downtown Airport

Donaldson Field Airport at SCTAC

SPARTANBURG, SC — 35 MILES

ASHEVILLE, NC — 85 MILES

COLUMBIA, SC — 91 MILES

CHARLOTTE, NC — 112 MILES

ATLANTA, GA — 144 MILES

CHARLESTON, SC — 200 MILES

GETTING HERE

GREENVILLE, SC — 22 MILES

GSP International Airport

Greenville Downtown Airport

Donaldson Field Airport at SCTAC

SPARTANBURG, SC — 35 MILES

ASHEVILLE, NC — 85 MILES

COLUMBIA, SC — 91 MILES

CHARLOTTE, NC — 112 MILES

ATLANTA, GA — 144 MILES

CHARLESTON, SC — 200 MILES

GETTING HERE

GREENVILLE, SC — 22 MILES

GSP International Airport

Greenville Downtown Airport

Donaldson Field Airport at SCTAC

SPARTANBURG, SC — 35 MILES

ASHEVILLE, NC — 85 MILES

COLUMBIA, SC — 91 MILES

CHARLOTTE, NC — 112 MILES

ATLANTA, GA — 144 MILES

CHARLESTON, SC — 200 MILES

DEVELOPMENT TEAM

SCOTT FERRELL

FOUNDING PARTNER

BARTON TUCK

FOUNDING PARTNER

NOEL TUCK

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

ANDREW GREEN

COURSE ARCHITECT

JOEL NEWMAN

CLUBHOUSE ARCHITECT

GRAY ENGINEERING

PERMITTING

MAYNARD NEXSEN PC

LEGAL

SPERO CORPORATION

ENVIRONMENTAL

GIESEN KENNY, P.A.

MEMBERSHIP

SCOTT FERRELL

FOUNDING PARTNER

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

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.

SCOTT FERRELL

FOUNDING PARTNER

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

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.

MEMBERSHIP

Kawonu Golf Club offers a select number of invitation-only memberships to those who are passionate about the game and align with our vision and values. As a member, you'll enjoy exclusive playing privileges at our premier golf course and access to a range of exceptional amenities designed to enhance your overall experience.

FOUNDER

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RESIDENT

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

0-75 Miles

From Kawonu

REGIONAL

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

75-200 Miles

From Kawonu

NATIONAL

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

Over 200 Miles

From Kawonu

For details on fees and our application process, please use the button below to access and complete the Kawonu Membership Inquiry form.

MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES

MEMBERSHIP

Kawonu Golf Club offers a select number of invitation-only memberships to those who are passionate about the game and align with our vision and values. As a member, you'll enjoy exclusive playing privileges at our premier golf course and access to a range of exceptional amenities designed to enhance your overall experience.

FOUNDER

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

(category closed)

Exclusive

Memberships

RESIDENT

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

0-75 Miles

From Kawonu

REGIONAL

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

75-200 Miles

From Kawonu

NATIONAL

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

Over 200 Miles

From Kawonu

For details on fees and our application process, please use the button below to access and complete the Kawonu Membership Inquiry form.

MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES

KAWONU IN THE NEWS

Kawonu Golf Club Blends Championship Golf with Captivating Views

By TOWN Magazine • February 28, 2025

Andrew Green says the first time he stepped foot on the land that will one day be the members-only Kawonu Golf Club, he knew. “For me, the magic of golf is when the ground is graceful enough to keep your ball from flying all over the place but is challenging enough to require you to take a few risks,” Green says. “Kawonu Golf Club will offer golfers that experience.” But it’s more than a golfer’s eye that Green brings to the table. He’s also the renowned golf course architect behind the 7,300-yard championship course that will soon break ground ahead of an expected 2027 completion date. “This is a very, very special piece of ground,” Green says. “The first time we visited, the first thing I noticed is that you access it on the higher edge of the entire property, which will allow for commanding views of the entire course for the golfers.” The ground he’s referring to is about 300 acres of pristine landscape bordered by the Reedy River and Fork Shoals Road in Simpsonville. Within those 300 acres are five small lakes that in recent generations have been popular with duck hunters and will soon be the centerpiece of the Kawonu golfing experience. “Kawonu is the Cherokee word for ‘duck,’” he says. Beyond the lakes, the course will offer golfers a challenging yet enjoyable experience.

LINKS Golf Podcast - Episode 193

By LINKS Magazine • February 18, 2025

Architect Andrew Green and Scott Ferrell of Kawonu Golf Club and more BY LINKS GOLF PODCAST | AL LUNSFORD & JOE PASSOV

Pullin' Weeds Podcast - Kawonu Golf Club

By Tim Kreger • February 17, 2025

Scott Ferrell - Kawonu Golf Club PULLIN' WEEDS PODCAST | TIM KREGER | DECEMBER 18, 2024

CONTACT US

For general inquiries or more information about Kawonu Golf Club, please send us an email at:

info@kawonugolfclub.com

Kawonu Golf Club | Simpsonville, SC
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CONTACT US

For general inquiries or more information about Kawonu Golf Club, please send us an email at:

info@kawonugolfclub.com

Kawonu Golf Club | Simpsonville, SC
Getting Here

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