We can hear you saying “fore” already. | Rendering via the Hughes Agency
Greenville County is getting its first invitation-only, private golf club in ~30 years. Located near Simpsonville, Kawonu Golf Club will sit on ~294 acres bordered by the Reedy River, Highway 418, and Fork Shoals Road.
We got a sneak peek of the course and spoke with founding partner Scott Ferrell + architect Andrew Green, who’s a pretty big deal in the golf world.
What’s in a name?
Kawonu is the Cherokee word for “duck,” and after taking a tour of the property, and we noticed there’s no shortage of waterfowl. In fact, a portion of the acreage will be used as a waterfowl sanctuary.
Honk to it. | Photo by GVLtoday
Beyond golf
Ferrell says this is a “private, golf-only club,” meaning it won’t be a country club. However, there will be:
Overnight accommodations
A “low-key” clubhouse
Food + beverage options
Why here?
According to Green, the game of golf is “really defined by the ground on which it’s made.” He tells us there are no real rules to designing a course, but the land it’s built on impacts the way you play.
“We want to enhance and amplify the property, not destroy it,” Green told us.
Views for days. | Photo by GVLtoday
What’s different about this course?
The area boasts several lakes, a hilly terrain, and plenty of green (no pun intended). He hopes to “create the most epic journey possible and the course will be totally unique, but the best principles of the game will be here.”
When will the course be done and how can I join?
Construction is set to start early next year, and the course should be complete by early 2027. Membership sales started in May (the club hopes to have ~350), and although the club is invitation-only, you can fill out a membership inquiry form.
Asked
Where’s your favorite place to grab a Caesar salad?
We need your help with another Locals’ List. Where do you go for this savory salad? As always, bonus points if you tell us why.
Live Music: Daniel Byrd | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry | Spend an evening grooving with live music in the fresh air.
Pasión Latin Dance Nights | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. | Social Latitude | Free entry | Learn how to dance the Salsa with lessons from Salsa Greenville + grab a drink and a bite.
Greenville Drive vs. Winston-Salem Dash | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field | $11-$15 | Celebrate the fourth annual #StartUpGVL Night at Fluor Field — plus, the last Dollar Drink Night of the season.*
Friday, Sept. 6
Mobile Bookstore: To Be Read | Friday, Sept. 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Free entry | Celebrate National Read a Book Day with this mobile book pop up.
Drop-In Tour: Finding the Force... Awakening an Empire | Friday, Sept. 6 | 3:30-4 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $0-$12 | Enter a galaxy far, far away with this guided tour — included in your general admission ticket.
Saturday, Sept. 7
Weirdo Arts and Community Flea Market | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Paper Moon Studios | Free entry | Shop eclectic wares from jewelry to clothes to art.
Other Lands Olympics | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 12-5 p.m. | Other Lands | $100-$175 | Test your mind, spirit, and Mario Kart skills at these local Olympic games.
You’re one page away from adventure. | Photo by GVLtoday
Tomorrow, Sept. 6, is National Read a Book Day. Here are our picks for the best places in the city to curl up with a good book.
Outdoors
Camperdown Plaza, 20 E. Broad St. | Where can you read a book + grab a drink, a cookie, ice cream, or a burger? Answer: Camperdown Plaza.
City Editor Stephanie’s pick
Wine House, 75 Haywood Rd., Ste. 8 | There’s something very fancy about grabbing your book and enjoying a glass (or three) of wine at Wine House. If you go, tell Sarah that I sent you.
City Editor Danielle’s pick
The Grand Bohemian Lodge, 44 E. Camperdown Way | Sitting on the deck overlooking the falls, enjoying a cocktail at Spirit and Bower by the fire, or getting cozy in the library, you can’t go wrong with reading at The Lodge.
They need their space. Lighting manufacturer Access Lighting + an unnamed electrical equipment manufacturer signed leases for two spaces in the AXIAL Crosspoint Industrial Park. They will occupy a total of ~133,000 sqft of the three-building development. (Upstate Business Journal)
Edu
Greenville County School System is planning to change student assignments to incorporate the new Reedy Laurel Elementary School. This change could impact where your child goes to school based on where you live, and families impacted will be contacted directly by the district. Check out the list. (Greenville Journal)
Sports
Bob the Builder The City of Greenville is hard at work on demolition in Cleveland + McPherson Parks to make way for upgraded tennis and basketball courts, plus two pickleball courts. Can they fix it? Yes they can.
Eat
Chad Gangwer — owner of Grazeland Deli — needs your input on what to serve in its grab-and-go area. Are you a sucker for soups? Crazy for croissants? Dying for dips? Let him know.
Try This
Indie Craft Parade’s Holiday Pop Up Shop is looking for vendors. It’s free to apply, but be sure to get those apps in by Tuesday, Sept. 10. The shop will be open on weekends in Nov. + Dec. Give Santa a hand.
Pets
Party with your pooch at the 2nd Annual Doggy Renaissance Faire at The Dapper Dog. On Saturday, Sept. 14, sip on hard ciders + mead, partake in a Renaissance-inspired “Paint Ur Pet” class, and play medieval games. We’re begging you, please dress your dog as an elf.
Real Estate
Step into a world of timeless elegance at Biltmore Walk, a new townhome community inspired by Gramercy Park in New York City. Residents will enjoy a unique blend of historic charm + contemporary luxury with high-end finishes, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to green spaces and private gardens. Learn more + see inside.*
Learn
Navigating the Medicare maze can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Medicare Made Simple is a free upcoming event designed to help you make informed decisions about your long-term healthcare needs.*
Show
Grab some friends (or coworkers) and catch Greenville Theatre’s newest comedy, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Now through Sunday, Sept. 22, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical promises to add some laughs to the daily grind. Snag tix.*
Travel
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Kiawah Island Golf Resort transforms into a holiday wonderland. Think: Decadent dining, breathtaking decor, and festive events for all ages — from a tree lighting ceremony to Santa sightings, gift-crafting workshops, and more. Start planning your holiday getaway.*
Pro Tip
Cleaning out your garage?Try organizing items by how often you use them. Store pantry staples near the door for easy access, tools further back in the garage, and seasonal decor high on shelves accessible by ladder. Need help? Call Two Maids of Greenville at 864-626-3343.*
Correction
Yesterday we told you about the Blue Crabs and Beer Feast happening this Saturday, Sept. 7. It will take place at Southernside Brewing Co. Tetrad is still temporarily closed.
Correction
That’s just how the cookie Crumbls. Crumbl Cookie in Greer will celebrate its grand opening (next to the Chipotle on Wade Hampton Boulevard) on Friday, Sept. 6. Stop by for a taste of the trending “Beetlejuice” Afterlife Cake.
Biz
Vote for number one
Cast your vote for GVLtoday’s Best. | Graphic by 6AM City
We crunched the numbers and compiled your official GVLtoday’s Best nominees.
Now comes the fun part: Voting. Now through Friday, Sept. 20 you can vote for your number one spot in each category. From kid-friendly venues to best places to golf, there are plenty of options to brag on your favorite biz.
Hold tight. Winners will be announced Friday, October 4.
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