Andrew Green • December 4, 2024

Kawonu Golf Club Featured Fairway: December 2024


HOLE 11

Kawonu Golf Club - Hole 11

"The rolling terrain of Kawonu will inspire bold and imaginative play. Each hole will be thoughtfully designed, with the goal of creating a purposeful journey. This will result in a golf experience where every shot will feel distinct and memorable. 


The 11th hole will exemplify this philosophy, capitalizing on its downhill setting by curving gently to the left and settling into a serene valley. A well-struck tee shot will soar dramatically into the South Carolina sky before falling back to earth, hopefully in the fairway! 


In contrast, the approach to the green will demand precision and creativity, rewarding players who skillfully utilize the ground game. A well-placed bounce from the right will perfectly complement the aerial drama of the tee shot. As players leave the 11th hole, they will be invited to pause and reflect on the challenges ahead, with the Home hole resting just off to the right, awaiting their return."


- Andrew Green, Course Architect

By Kiplinger October 12, 2025
Young country club members expect more from their fees than access to a golf course. Scott Ferrell is an industry veteran who is helping lead the creation of Kawonu Golf Club outside Greenville, South Carolina. While they will feature golf only, Ferrell says the pressure to provide top-notch facilities away from the course is real and imminent. Aside from golf simulators that can be used as teaching bays — a must-have in the market these days — the amenity Ferrell is focused on is food and beverage, as, he says, "historically private clubs have had mediocre dining outlets.” Because Kawonu will have a mix of local and national members traveling from afar, Ferrell says they will make dining a primary focus of the experience.
Kawonu Golf Club Taking Shape in Southern Greenville County — via Greenville Journal
By Greenville Journal September 23, 2025
Kawonu Golf Club is taking shape in southern Greenville County. Course architect Andrew Green gave a tour of the progress. Originally published by Greenville Journal