Old Barnwell
John Lavelle is an experienced golf course management professional with a strong background in agronomy. Currently serving as General Manager at Old Barnwell since January 2022, John has previously held the position of Director of Agronomy at Congaree Golf Club from June 2014 to January 2022 and at Diamond Creek Golf Club from September 2005 to January 2022. Earlier in John’s career, an Assistant Superintendent role was undertaken at Augusta National Golf Club from June 2000 to September 2005. John Lavelle holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Turf and Turfgrass Management from Iowa State University.
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Old Barnwell
Located near the easternmost border of the charming and historic town of Aiken, South Carolina, Old Barnwell is a private, national golf club opening in spring 2023. Old Barnwell offers a secluded retreat for its members across 575 acres of rolling hills on incredibly sandy soil, surrounded by towering longleaf and loblolly pines. With two eclectic golf courses, onsite lodging, and a novel approach to events and community partnerships, Old Barnwell will provide an understated and welcoming refuge for its members, their families, and their friends.