MEET OUR TEAM

  • Michael Ivester

    OWNER

    Michael Ivester is the visionary owner of Seven Lakes Golf Club, a successful entrepreneur with diverse business interests including drywall, painting, and environmental services.

    With a passion for building lasting legacies, he combines strategic oversight with a deep love for the outdoors—sport fishing, pheasant, and duck hunting. His hands-on leadership sets the standard for excellence, driving meaningful growth and exceptional experiences at the club..

  • Meera Ivester

    CO-OWNER & MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Meera Ivester is Co-Owner and Marketing Director at Seven Lakes Golf Club, a creative powerhouse and entrepreneur who runs the empire alongside her husband Michael.

    Fiercely strategic, she balances raising their two boys with turning fresh ideas into impactful campaigns. Her sharp insights shape the brand, drive resonance, and keep everything moving—proving the old saying: behind every successful man is a woman running the show.

  • Mike Rose

    HEAD SUPERINTENDENT

    Mike Rose is the veteran Head Superintendent at Seven Lakes Golf Club, overseeing greens, turf, and grounds maintenance with unmatched expertise and longevity—he's been the longest-serving team member.

    With deep institutional knowledge and proven dedication, Mike ensures pristine playing conditions that members and guests rave about. Respected by leadership including Michael and Darryl, his steady hand delivers exceptional turf quality year after year.

  • Darryl Ivester

    MAINTENANCE LEAD

    Darryl Ivester is the Maintenance Lead at Seven Lakes Golf Club, working under Head Superintendent Mike Rose.

    As Michael's son, this hands-on leader oversees general course maintenance, keeping the grounds sharp and in top shape. A proud North Carolina native with a wicked jump shot that keeps his younger brothers laughing, Darryl ensures everything runs smoothly and to the club's high standards.

7 Lakes Golf Course

Designed in 1976 by Peter Tufts III (godson of Donald Ross), Seven Lakes Golf Club is one of the Sandhills' masterpiece layouts. Sculpted through rolling lakeside terrain and majestic longleaf pines, it features contoured fairways bordered by azaleas, pines, and dogwoods—promoting creative shot-making while delivering stunning views.

Under current ownership by Michael and Meera Ivester since 2023, the club is undergoing an exciting rebranding and enhancements, with hands-on leadership focused on elevating the experience and preserving its legacy.

Michael Ivester, a Charlotte-based entrepreneur and president of family-owned Ivester Drywall & Painting (specializing in multifamily construction), brings his business acumen and passion for golf to Seven Lakes. Alongside Meera (company VP), he is committed to course improvements, community events, and positioning the club as a premier Sandhills destination.