Kawonu Golf Club Breaks Ground on Championship Course by Renowned Architect Andrew Green
The Golf Wire • April 14, 2025
Greenville’s first private club in more than three decades celebrates milestone
Greenville, SC – Kawonu Golf Club, an invitation-only private club near Simpsonville, has achieved a significant milestone with the official start of construction on its championship 18-hole course designed by acclaimed architect Andrew Green. Nestled on 290 pristine acres at 3801 Fork Shoals Road, Kawonu aims to redefine the golf experience for passionate players.
Founding partners Scott Ferrell and Barton Tuck joined over 150 members and founders on the site to celebrate the groundbreaking and mark a transformative addition to South Carolina’s Upstate golf landscape—Greenville’s first new private club in over three decades.
“Today is about more than a construction milestone—it’s a tangible beginning of a vision to create one of America’s truly great golf clubs,” said Ferrell, whose career includes leadership roles at Gary Player Group and PGA Tour properties. “We’ve assembled an incredible team, selected an extraordinary piece of land, and embraced a philosophy that honors both tradition and simplicity. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to provide a world-class experience rooted in authenticity, camaraderie, and a profound love for the game.”
