Scott Overton Davenport

January 30, 2026

Scott Overton Davenport, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and distinguished golf professional, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.

Born in 1956, Scott grew up in Alabama and Pennsylvania, played on the golf team in college, and quickly became a club and teaching professional. For 27 years he served as Head Golf Professional at the prestigious Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he touched countless lives through his passion for the game and his genuine care for others. His impact on North Carolina's golf community was recognized when NC Business named him one of 15 leaders playing influential roles in the state's golf industry.

Throughout his distinguished career, Scott built a reputation for excellence and mentorship at some of the nation's finest clubs, including Sea Island Club in Georgia and North River Yacht Club in Alabama. He was known not only for his professional expertise but for his generous spirit in mentoring young golf amateurs and professionals, many of whom credit him with shaping their careers and character.

Scott is survived by his wife and love of his life, Sheri Davenport; his treasured daughters, Lauren Davenport Kalcheim and Meggie Davenport Bright of Los Angeles; his brother, Thomas Davenport of Falmouth, Massachusetts; his three grandchildren George, William, and Poppy; and his three beloved dogs, who were constant companions.

Those who knew Scott remember him as a man who brought warmth, wisdom, and dedication to everything he did-whether on the golf course, with his family, or in his community. He often said that he was blessed to have his avocation also be his vocation. He will be deeply missed by the members of Quail Hollow Club and the broader golf community who were privileged to know him.

Services and internment will be private.

Contributions in his memory can be made to the Humane Society of Charlotte animal shelter, or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral and Cremation Services, 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com

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  • Charlie Marra

    Ron Green couldn’t have described Scott any better in his column in Global Golf Post today, Feb 9th, 2026.
    I have known Scott as an acquaintance for many years visiting with him on the 9th hole at the Masters every year.
    May God bring eternal rest to his Soul! His Will be done! It is not for me or you to understand these things.
    Only to give Glory to God and to God glory for his life! I will surely miss seeing him there every year but will look forward to seeing him again in Paradise.

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  • Matthew Reid

    I was amazingly lucky to have worked for Pro between 2014-2016. He took a gamble on a young Scottish kid just finishing up college to join the professional team and that decision changed my life.

    Having Scott as my first boss, he quickly become a mentor and what I aspired to become. Over the three years he became like a father figure. Being miles away from home he looked after me like one of his own. He didn't need to say much but when he did I hung onto to every word. My decision to leave Quail Hollow and head back home was the most difficult decision I have ever made but Scott was with me every step of the way and understood feeling homesick.

    I am now the Head Professional at Gleneagles in Scotland, I owe a huge amount of my career and life to Pro.

    As my Father said you went to Quail Hollow a boy and Scott Davenport made you a man!

    The world has lost one of its great.

    Thank you Pro!

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  • Bill vandiver

    Truly one of the finest men I have ever known!! A true gentleman always and a consummate professional! He will be missed!! Rest in peace Scott!!

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  • John Ebert

    I knew Scott Davenport when he was Hank Johnson's assistant at North River Yacht Club. I knew him at Sea Island. When Johnny hired him at Quail Hollow, I called him and asked him to teach my son. Of course, he agreed and taught my son John for years. He spent hours with my son but never would accept payment. My son played golf for Vanderbilt University. Scott helped that happen. He taught me some, but for that, he did accept payment. He wasn't only a teacher but a great friend. I moved to Hilton Head Island seven years ago. He would call me occasionally until recently. He was a great friend. I was shocked that he left us. My son still cries about losing Scott. He was a wonderful man. I will miss him forever.

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  • John williams

    Scott was a true gentleman and stood for all that is best about the game of golf{including speed of play!!}I will miss him every time that I go to Quail Hollow club and send my heartfelt condolences to his family.
    He represented what the best in all of us and God rest him.

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  • Curt W Fochtmann

    Nothing but love for this man. He served as a model for us all - everyone was the same to Scott - in any moment with him, you were the only one with him. Such respect.

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  • gillian s. murrell

    Dear Sheri, Lauren, and Meggie,
    Our hearts are breaking. A devastating and untimely loss of your wonderful father, husband, grandfather, friend and mentor to so many. I so appreciated how welcoming and helpful he was towards our family and in particular, how kind and encouraging he was to both Tommy and Harry from the time they were very little through their young adulthood.I espectially relished the opportunity to hear him talk about his family. He positively glowed with a great love and true amazement at all your accomplishments! He was in awe of you all but it did not surprise me. He role modeled all that is good in this world and passed it on to you.Nothing quite so endearing as hearing a father speak so lovingly about his children and life partner.
    Thank you for sharing him.
    Much love,
    Gillian

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  • Robert Harris

    I have known Scott for many decades now as a fellow PGA Golf Professional. I am deeply saddened by the news of his passing and my heartfelt condolences to his wife, children and family.
    Everyone in the golf industry looked up to Scott and for good reason, he was the best of the best and was generous with his time.
    Robert Harris
    PGA of America (retired after 31 years at The Greenbrier and 8 years at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club)

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  • Mike Stachura

    I started at Golf Digest in late 1992 and Scott was one of the first people I met at the Golf Digest School at Sea Island. He was a regular contributor at Golf Digest and I was so fortunate to get to work with him on all kinds of instruction stories. I truly had no clue what I was doing and Scott was infinitely patient and smart and funny and creative. Like I gather in every corner of his life, he made so many people around him feel better almost instantly. What a beautiful soul, and I offer my deepest condolences to Sheri and his family. You don't need me to tell you what a tremendous person he was, but I want you to know I was blessed to know him and so thankful for his counsel and kindnesses at every turn.

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