MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — King’s North at Myrtle Beach National, one of Arnold Palmer’s most recognizable designs, has completed a sweeping, two-year renovation that redefined the playing experience. Led by acclaimed architect Brandon Johnson, the project delivers a golf course that is bolder, more strategic, and more visually striking, positioning King’s North among the best public courses in South Carolina.
Completed in two phases – front nine renovations in the summer of 2024 followed by the back nine in 2025 – the transformation went beyond cosmetic upgrades. Fairway corridors were restored, greens and surrounds were reimagined, and strategic intent was sharpened throughout the layout. The result is a course that feels familiar in spirit, while providing players a new experience.
“Golfers who have played King’s North before are going to be blown away by how different it plays,” said Johnson, who worked alongside Arnold Palmer for 17 years and now leads Brandon Johnson Golf Course Design. “This wasn’t about small tweaks. We leaned into bold ideas – restoring width, creating new angles, and building green complexes that reward creativity and thought. Every hole now asks a question.”…