Dave Smith is singularly responsible for maintaining Fawn Lake’s prestigious Arnold Palmer golf course in first-class condition for the past 18 years. His core workforce is a cadre of loyal, dedicated and highly skilled employees who have been working for Fawn Lake Country Club for 10 years or more. During the critical summer months, the workforce is supplemented with highly motivated college students. Everyone who plays our magnificent 18-hole golf course, from members to high profile guests, comments on the amazing condition of the golf course. This is directly attributable to the leadership and management skills Dave brings to the job each day.

Dave grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he played golf with his dad nearly every day. His passion for the game led him to pursue a career in golf. Dave graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture. Dave and his wife Lisa, live in Fawn Lake with their three daughters, Anna, Sophie, and Ivy.