
King's North Course
Myrtle Beach National Golf Club

About this course
King's North at Myrtle Beach National, a course indelibly stamped with Arnold Palmer's flair, delivers bold challenges and visual drama unique to the Grand Strand. The layout, while considered modern, plays upon the natural wetlands and pine forests intrinsic to the Myrtle Beach landscape. King’s North isn't particularly subtle – water hazards are plentiful, forced carries frequent, and the greens generously contoured, rewarding the daring player more than the overly cautious. Palmer's design, later refined, showcases his signature risk-reward philosophy. "The Gambler," the par-5 sixth, dares players to reach the green in two across a vast waste area, while the par-3 twelfth, "The Island Green," presents a test of nerve and skill against the wind. The course subtly favors a strategic approach, often rewarding those who can shape their shots and manage the ever-present coastal breezes. While not a championship venue of national renown, King's North enjoys a fervent following among vacationing golfers. The atmosphere surrounding the clubhouse is relaxed and welcoming, befitting its Myrtle Beach location. Post-round, golfers often gather to share stories of triumphant birdies or unfortunate encounters with the water, cementing the course's reputation as a memorable experience.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in SC
Quick facts
- Location
- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1973
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Arnold Palmer, Frank Duane
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,017 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.4/148
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Myrtle Beach International Airport, a quick fifteen-minute drive inland from the coast, making this one of the most accessible golf destinations along the Grand Strand. The route west on Highway 501 trades beachfront energy for the quieter, pine-shaded corridor that defines the Myrtle Beach National Golf Club's setting - a serene counterpoint to the ocean resorts just minutes away. The transition is swift but deliberate, as commercial sprawl gives way to natural lowcountry, signaling arrival at a property where the focus shifts entirely to the golf itself.

FAQ
Common questions about King's North at Myrtle Beach National Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
King's North at Myrtle Beach National Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 90 logged golfers.
King's North was designed by Arnold Palmer and Frank Duane.
Yes. King's North at Myrtle Beach National Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at King's North is 72.
King's North plays 7,017 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at King's North is 148.






