The Golf Wire • April 14, 2025

Kawonu Golf Club Breaks Ground on Championship Course by Renowned Architect Andrew Green

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.”


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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

Construction Begins on Kawonu Golf Course in Southern Greenville County

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