Growing up in South Carolina’s “Garden City” of Orangeburg, Rick Horger developed a life-long affinity for trees and landscaping. Although his dad was the town’s busy obstetrician, he always found time for golf. As soon as Rick was old enough, Dr. Horger cut down a set of old Wilson Staffs and introduced his son to the game that would later play an important role in his life.

After obtaining a degree in Real Estate Finance from the University of ...