- Kawonu Golf Club, an invitation-only private golf-only club, has completed construction and is set to open in Spring 2027.
SIMPSONVILLE — Kawonu Golf Club, the first private, golf-only club developed in the Upstate in more than 30 years, recently completed grassing its 18 holes, the club announced — bringing course construction to a close and keeping the project on track for an opening in spring 2027.
The milestone comes 16 months after Kawonu broke ground in April 2025. With sodding, seeding and sprigging finished, director of agronomy David Barrett and his team will guide the course through its remaining grow-in period, establishing and maturing the turf ahead of opening. Barrett works closely with architect Andrew Green, who designed Kawonu to follow the land’s natural contours.
The invite-only club will feature a training facility and practice area, according to its website…