Kawonu Golf Club, an invitation-only private club near Simpsonville, has named David Barrett as its director of agronomy. A respected veteran of the industry with over 20 years of experience at top-ranked courses, most recently Congaree Golf Club, Barrett will oversee the day-to-day maintenance, operations, and long-term agronomic strategy for Kawonu’s championship course.
In addition to leading all aspects of course performance, including turfgrass care, irrigation systems, environmental practices, and agronomy team development, Barrett is charged with collaborating closely with renowned architect Andrew Green throughout the course build to ensure seamless execution from construction to grow-in. The club held a groundbreaking event in April.