VIDEO: King’s North Front Nine Reopens with Renovations, New Greens

In the first part of its two-year, two-phase renovation, King’s North at Myrtle Beach National has modernized the front nine of its Arnold Palmer signature design, with the first phase work nearly complete upon its reopening last week and phase two work set to begin in summer 2025.

Check out the hole-by-hole, “before” and “during” renovation comparisons to get a visual sense of the scope of work that has been performed to date on Holes 1-9.

Phase one has included renovation to the greens, which are being restored to their original size and reclaiming 30,000 square feet of putting surface in the process. Pin positions previously eliminated by encroachment are being regained, and new greens feature TifEagle ultradwarf bermudagrass.

Every bunker on the course is being renovated with Capillary Concrete bunker liners installed, which will eliminate washouts and improve drainage. New bunker sand is also be installed.

Changes to the layout itself will place an emphasis on reimagining the green surrounds. Mounding that currently limits approach and recovery shots is being removed to create a layout that can be attacked both through the air and along the ground.