King’s North at Myrtle Beach National Reopens After Major Two-Year Transformation

King’s North at Myrtle Beach National has officially reopened following a comprehensive two-year renovation that redefines the playing experience on one of the area’s most recognizable golf courses. The project modernizes the layout while honoring the original Arnold Palmer design that has made the course a staple of the Grand Strand for decades.

The renovation was led by golf course architect Brandon Johnson and completed in two phases, with the front nine addressed in 2024 and the back nine in 2025. Rather than focusing on surface-level improvements, the project reworked the course’s strategic framework, restoring fairway corridors, reshaping greens and surrounds, and enhancing shot options throughout the layout.

The course now offers wider landing areas, more visible lines of play, and redesigned green complexes that reward creativity and thoughtful decision-making. Vegetation was selectively removed to open long views across the property and better showcase the natural contours of the land.

King’s North remains free of residential development and continues to be routed for walkability, providing an experience that appeals to skilled players while remaining accessible and enjoyable for higher-handicap golfers. Hazards were repositioned to heighten risk-reward opportunities, and recovery areas were rebuilt to encourage a wider range of shot choices.

The renovation reflects a broader investment by Founders Group International, which owns Myrtle Beach National and 21 courses across the region. The company has completed numerous major renovations in recent years, reinforcing Myrtle Beach’s reputation as one of the premier public golf destinations in the country.

With its bold visual updates, sharpened strategy, and respect for Palmer’s original vision, the reimagined King’s North positions itself among the top public courses in South Carolina and adds another high-quality experience to the Myrtle Beach golf scene.