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Modern Turf is a state-of-the-art turfgrass production company specializing in growing and installing a wide selection of high-quality grass varieties for the golf, sports, and landscape industries. The company was founded with the expertise of several former golf course superintendents. The original founder and President of Modern Turf is Hank Kerfoot, a graduate of Lake City Community College (Lake City, Florida). The Vice President is B.J Haunert. B.J. is a graduate of Ohio State University. Former golf course superintends Buddy Smith and Randy Allen, CGCS help Hank and BJ cover from Virginia to Florida and as far west as Texas. Together they are happy to share a wealth of information and experience.

Individually, they have been involved in all phases of golf course management and construction and boast over 125 combined years of turf management in the U.S., Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. We believe turfgrass grown and installed by former golf course superintendents produces a superior product for architects, builders, owners, sports turf managers, golf course superintendents, and landscape contractors.

With business models including the turf farms, Modern Turf Care division, retail outlets in Columbia, SC & Irmo, SC, Sports Turf division, and hosting golf’s premier events such as the Ultradwarf Revolution, Modern Turf professionals are the ones you’ll want on your side.

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Our Team

HankKerfoot
Hank Kerfoot

Hank is a turf graduate of Lake City Community College and a former golf course superintendent. He officially formed Modern Turf in February of 2000, closing on the first 410 acres which is the Rembert Farm. Between 2008 and 2010 Modern Turf acquired another 690 acres in Dalzell, SC and bought 325 more acres in Dalzell in 2016. 21 years after the original purchase, he has fully embraced the sod industry. Hank constantly looks for new grasses to better suit the many facets of the natural grass industry that we actively serve. Hank is involved in leadership roles with several industry-related organizations and enjoys giving back to the community, as well.

BJHaunert
B.J. Haunert

B.J. is the Vice President of Modern Turf.  He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and holds an agronomy degree he earned in 1996. During his 25 years in the turfgrass industry, B.J. has directed numerous re-grassing projects throughout the southeast.  His first-hand knowledge of growing the most dominant warm season varieties on the market today is reflected in both the quality of turf grown on the farm, and a successful end product for the customer.

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Buddy Smith, Jr.

Vice President of Sales Buddy Smith, Jr. is a well-known name in the turf industry. He holds 2 degrees from NC State University, having earned his turf diploma in 1993 and ornamental landscape diploma in 1994. With 28 years of diverse experience, Buddy is a central part of the Modern Turf team. As a sales representative, he uses his first-hand knowledge to help customers make informed decisions on grass planting decisions as well as techniques for establishment and maintenance.

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Randy Allen

Randy Allen has been a pillar in the Carolinas golf industry for several decades as a superintendent for 35+ years at some of the most high-profile courses in the region.  Randy served on the Executive Committee for the Carolinas Golf Association from 2008-2017, is past president of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association and recipient of their 2006 Distinguished Service Award.  In 2011, Randy brought his vast knowledge and experience to Modern Turf where he currently serves as Golf Sales Manager, helping golf industry professionals make important grass and agronomic decisions.

Scott Reul

Scott is the Manager for the Sod and Landscape Supply Outlet. For all your residential and commercial Sod and Landscape Materials, Scott will work with you to identify and supply the proper amount of the best products to satisfy your needs and complete your project.

Chris Amerson

As the Logistics Coordinator for Modern Turf, Chris has been ensuring the correct variety and quantity of sod is shipped to your project on time since 2011. Chris has extensive landscape installation and maintenance experience and originally joined our team as a sales representative in 2010. He takes great pride in helping customers meet installation deadlines.

Tammy Cook

Always willing to help, Tammy is the Office Manager at Modern Turf. She joined the team in 2004 and has been a stabilizing force behind the scenes since then. Tammy has numerous responsibilities among all divisions and lends her expertise to billing, human resources, and accounting for the entire operation.

Chris Cook

Chris is the Farm Manager at Modern Turf, joining the operation at its inception in 2000. He has played a vital role in the growth of the farms since then. Chris makes sure all of our sod and sprigs are harvested and ready for delivery in a timely fashion.

Todd Partridge

Joining the team in 2020, Todd brings years of experience to Modern Turf and serves as the Operations Manager. Todd has extensive knowledge of sod production and landscape operations. These qualities have given him a remarkable skill set that is helping improve the sod quality and overall operation of the farms.

Mark Grainger

Mark is the Vice President of Modern Turf Sport Turf Services. During his 20 years in the turfgrass industry, Mark has worked in both the Golf and Sports turf industries. Starting his career as an assistant superintendent and later becoming a superintendent in the golf industry. In 2013 Mark officially formed what is now Modern Turf Sport Turf Services, and has led the way creating one the largest sports turf companies in the Southeast.

Scott Dooley

Scott is our Sales & Operations Manager for Modern Turf Sport Turf Services. Scott is a well-known name in the Sports Industry. He holds a degree from Winthrop University, where he played baseball. With 25 years of sales experience, Scott is a key figure in our sports team. As sales & operations manager, he uses his first-hand knowledge to help customers and schools make informed decisions on constructing and managing their sports facilities.

Zach Cook

Zach is the Construction Manager at Modern Turf Sport Turf Services, where he over sees all day-to-day operations. Zach has played a vital role in the growth of Modern Turf Sport Turf Services. As his expertise in construction and renovation is second to none.

Henry Kerfoot

Henry is the Director of Business Development at Modern Turf. A 2021 graduate of Wofford College, he holds a degree in Finance and minor in Business. Among other tasks and responsibilities, Henry focuses on residential sales and Hydrowick, a cost-effective golf course drainage solution.

David Meldrum

David is a graduate of Clemson University (1992) with a BS in Horticulture and Horry-Georgetown Technical College (1990) with an associate degree in Golf Course Management. He has been a former Superintendent and in the golf industry for the last 30 years. Started with Modern Turf on Outside Sales concentrating on new lawn installation and growing the Blended Earth brand.

What They Say

"1. Have used this service for 3 yrs. Yard is looking just great ; up from mediocre; 2. Trained with degrees from Clemson giving them knowledge; 3. Professional, courteous. Answers questions.; 4. Telephones to let me know they are coming.
They are a great bunch of people and I plan to stick with them."

Jean L.

"Great service, questions answered quickly and my yard looks awesome!"

David W.

"Bottom line....my grass looks great! Communications with Modern Turf professionals is simple and they are responsive. The staff that actually provides the service could not be better."

Dan M.

"These folks are amazing with customer service and quality turf..."

M. Zornwell

"Excellent staff and grass!"

Loren

"Just got a pallet of mini rolled centipede yesterday. It rolled out nicely! Now just keeping the water to it. Folks were very nice and helpful."

Allan

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