When a Legend Gets a Second Wind

A Course with a Story

Some golf courses are just places to play. Others are places to remember. King’s North has always belonged to the second category.

Tucked into the natural landscape of Myrtle Beach National, the course has long carried the unmistakable fingerprints of Arnold Palmer—bold lines, thoughtful risk, and a sense that every hole was meant to challenge both confidence and creativity. It has been part of countless golf trips, bachelor weekends, father-son rounds, and early-morning tee times where the dew still clings to the fairway.

Now, it has been given new life. After a sweeping two-year transformation, King’s North has reopened with a fresh identity that feels both familiar and entirely new.

More Than a Makeover

This was never about cosmetic touch-ups.

The renovation reached deep into the bones of the course. Fairway corridors were reopened to restore original width. Greens were expanded and reshaped. Surrounds were rebuilt to create options instead of limitations. Vegetation was selectively cleared to reveal long views and natural movement across the land.

The result is a course that breathes again. You can see it from the tee—cleaner lines, clearer intent, and a sense that the land itself is finally being allowed to speak. The course now invites you to think, not just swing.

Where Strategy Meets Beauty

King’s North has always been visually striking, but the renovation sharpens that impact. Bunkers are now placed with purpose, not just presence. Angles matter. Position matters. Recovery shots matter.

There is a rhythm to the new design. Some holes reward boldness. Others quietly punish it. The greens are imaginative without being unfair, dramatic without being gimmicky. It is the kind of layout that reveals itself slowly, round after round.

That depth is intentional. The more you play it, the more you see it.

Why Golfers Will Love It

One of the most impressive aspects of the renovation is its balance.

Elite players will appreciate the strategic demands, the layered decision-making, and the way each hole asks a different question. At the same time, higher-handicap golfers will find the course playable, fair, and enjoyable. Width has been restored. Recovery areas are generous. The course invites participation instead of intimidation.

It is challenging without being punishing. Dramatic without being overwhelming.

That combination is rare. And it is exactly what makes King’s North such a powerful addition to any Myrtle Beach golf trip.

Golf and the Grand Strand Way of Life

Golf in Myrtle Beach is not just about the scorecard. It is about mornings that start with ocean air, afternoons that stretch into laughter, and evenings that end with seafood, sunsets, and stories from the round.

King’s North fits perfectly into that rhythm. It is walkable. Open. Free of housing lining the fairways. You are in the game, not in someone’s backyard. The land feels natural. The experience feels unforced.

This renovation strengthens Myrtle Beach’s reputation as a serious golf destination while preserving the easygoing spirit that keeps players coming back year after year.

Plan Your Stay, Plan Your Round

If you have been waiting for the right excuse to plan a golf getaway, this is it.

A reimagined King’s North means new challenges, new visuals, and new stories waiting to be written. Whether you are coming with longtime playing partners or introducing someone to Myrtle Beach golf for the first time, this course now delivers an experience worthy of the trip.

At Thomas Beach Vacations, we see every day how golf and the beach belong together. Mornings on the course, afternoons by the ocean, evenings on the balcony—it is a rhythm that never gets old.

When you are ready to build your next Myrtle Beach escape around great golf and great living, our local team is here to help. You can explore our vacation rentals at www.NorthMyrtleBeachVacations.com or call (866) 249-2100 to speak with someone who knows the area inside and out. We will help you find the perfect place to stay while you experience the best of Myrtle Beach—on the fairway and beyond.