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Myrtle Beach National King's North

Arnold Palmer built it in 1973 and redid it in 1996. The Gambler has an island fairway, the 12th an island green with SC-shaped bunkers. Renovated 2024-25.

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About Myrtle Beach National King's North

King's North is the headline course at Myrtle Beach National, a 54-hole property with three Arnold Palmer layouts, and a statue of Arnie greets you on the way in. It opened in 1973 as the first of the three and was called the North Course until Palmer came back in 1996 for a full redesign, which is when it picked up its name and its reputation.

Two holes carry that reputation. The 6th, a par 5 everyone calls the Gambler, has an alternate island fairway: take it on and you shorten the hole, miss and you're reloading. The par-3 12th is an island green framed by bunkers shaped like the letters SC. Around them the course has a rugged, sandy look, with waste bunkers cut into the region's natural sandy soil.

The course just came out of a two-year renovation led by Brandon Johnson, who spent more than 17 years at Arnold Palmer Golf Design. The front nine closed June 3, 2024; the back nine closed May 26, 2025 and reopened in October 2025. The greens were restored to their original size, taking back 30,000 square feet of putting surface (about 36 percent more) and regrassed with TifEagle bermuda. Every bunker was rebuilt with Capillary Concrete liners, the SC bunkers at 12 were reworked, and mounding around the greens was cut back so you can run the ball in or fly it.

It's one of 82 courses Yoink watches in the Myrtle Beach area, and Man O' War Golf Course is practically next door — handy when your first choice is booked solid.

Booking a tee time at Myrtle Beach National King's North

Book online on the Myrtle Beach National site, which promises its best rates for all three courses when you book direct, or call (843) 448-2300. The property has a driving range and several practice putting greens, so leave time to warm up. It's run by Founders Group International, which owns 21 courses around Myrtle Beach and sells King's North in trip packages.

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Myrtle Beach National King's North FAQ

Where is Myrtle Beach National King's North?

Myrtle Beach National King's North is near Conway, South Carolina, in the Myrtle Beach area.

Who designed Myrtle Beach National King's North, and when did it open?

Myrtle Beach National King's North was designed by Arnold Palmer and his team and opened in 1973 (first of Myrtle Beach National's three courses).

Is Myrtle Beach National King's North open to the public?

Myrtle Beach National King's North is run by Founders Group International (parent company; owns 21 Myrtle Beach area courses).

How many holes is Myrtle Beach National King's North, and what's par?

Myrtle Beach National King's North is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 72, 6,416 yards.

How do I get a tee time at Myrtle Beach National King's North when it's booked up?

Set a watch for Myrtle Beach National King's North in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.

What golf courses are near Myrtle Beach National King's North?

Nearby options include Man O' War Golf Course, The Wizard Golf Club and Wild Wing Plantation. Yoink watches 82 courses in the Myrtle Beach area.

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