PHOTOS: The “New” Back 9 at King’s North at Myrtle Beach National
With its back nine renovations now complete, the comprehensive reimagination of Arnold Palmer’s gem at King’s North at Myrtle Beach National has officially come full circle to cap a two-year effort.
Visually striking changes run throughout the back nine, highlighted by the new “SC” greenside bunkering at No. 12 and a complete overhaul of the par-4 18th, which formerly sported a staggering 40 bunkers from tee to green but now features a notable reconfiguration.
As with last year’s rework of the front nine, the back nine effort included a complete renovation of its greens, which were restored to their original size as part of King’s North reclaiming 30,000 square feet of putting surface throughout the course. Pin positions previously eliminated by encroachment were regained, and the new greens feature TifEagle ultradwarf bermudagrass.
Every bunker on the course was renovated with Capillary Concrete bunker liners installed, which will eliminate washouts and improve drainage. New bunker sand was also installed.
Changes to the layout itself placed an emphasis on reimagining the green surrounds. Mounding that previously limited approach and recovery shots was removed to create a layout that can now be attacked both through the air and along the ground.
