A Private Golf-Only Club

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

A Private Golf-Only Club


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

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.

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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.

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.

THE FEATURES

Kawonu Golf Club
traditional design TO CAPTURE “Golden Age” golf course architecture by Andrew gREEN
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Par 72 routing with a balance of par sequencing and diversity in yardages and hole directions
Kawonu Golf Club
Five sets of tees ranging from 5,005 to 7,325 yards, ACCOMMODATING ALL playing preferences
Kawonu Golf Club
Multiple and strategic water features enhancing the landscape's natural beauty
Kawonu Golf Club
two short loops within championship layout for alternate formats, special events & casual play
Kawonu Golf Club
State-of-the-art training facility and practice areas available for all facets of the game
Kawonu Golf Club
traditional design TO CAPTURE “Golden Age” golf course architecture by Andrew gREEN
Kawonu Golf Club
Par 72 routing with a balance of par sequencing and diversity in yardages and hole directions
Kawonu Golf Club
Five sets of tees ranging from 5,005 to 7,325 yards, ACCOMMODATING ALL playing preferences
Kawonu Golf Club
Multiple and strategic water features enhancing the landscape's natural beauty
Kawonu Golf Club
two short loops within championship layout for alternate formats, special events & casual play
Kawonu Golf Club
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.

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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.

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THE ARCHITECTS

ANDREW GREEN

Golf Course Architect

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Joel Newman

Clubhouse Architect

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“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

Golf Course Architect

“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 FOUNDING PARTNERS

Scott Ferrell

Founding Partner

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Barton Tuck

Founding Partner

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Scott Ferrell

Founding Partner

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THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

SCOTT FERRELL

FOUNDING PARTNER


BARTON TUCK

FOUNDING PARTNER


NOEL TUCK

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER


ANDREW GREEN

COURSE ARCHITECT


JOEL NEWMAN

CLUBHOUSE ARCHITECT


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PERMITTING


MAYNARD NEXSEN PC

LEGAL


SPERO CORPORATION

ENVIRONMENTAL


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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.

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Kawonu Golf Club

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

Kawonu Golf Club

GETTING HERE

GREENVILLE, SC — 17 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

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.

Kawonu Golf Club

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

Kawonu Golf Club

GETTING HERE

GREENVILLE, SC — 17 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

KAWONU IN THE NEWS

A New Era of Private Golf Tees Off in South Carolina
By C&RB Staff April 14, 2025
A New Era of Private Golf Tees Off in South Carolina | By C&RB Staff | April 14, 2025
Greenville's first private golf club in over 3 decades will be 18-hole course on 290 acres - Kawonu
By The Greenville News Online April 14, 2025
Greenville's first private golf club in over 3 decades will be 18-hole course on 290 acres | The Greenville News Online By A.J. Jackson | Monday 14 April 2025, 11:07am EDT
A New Green Hitting Greenville | Kawonu Golf Club
By The Greenville News Online April 14, 2025
A New Green Hitting Greenville | The Greenville News Online By Kathy Laughlin | Monday 14 April 2025, 11:07am EDT
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CONTACT US

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