About
David Horne once competed as a professional golfer on the mini-tours before turning his focus to coaching, mentoring, and building community-centered golf programs in the Pinehurst area.
David Horne is a former professional golfer whose journey through competitive golf led him to a life deeply embedded in the sport. After competing on the mini-tours and finding the limits of his playing career, Horne transitioned to leading creative teams and building companies, but golf has remained central to his life. He resides in the Sandhills region of North Carolina, near Pinehurst, where he coaches the Sandhills Highlanders and a homeschool golf team, writes about the game, and continues to participate in amateur events. Known for inspiring young golfers and emphasizing growth and stewardship, his unique perspective bridges the competitive and developmental sides of the sport. Though not a traditional golf course architect by practice, Horne has become a notable mentor and community builder within American golf circles, especially around Pinehurst, one of the sport’s legendary locales.
