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Myrtle Beach National - Kings North Course

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Myrtle Beach National - Kings North Course

Arnold Palmer's Kings North opened in 1996 and is the headline course of the three at Myrtle Beach National. At 7,017 yards, par 72 and slope 137, it is built for players wanting a championship layout as their trip centrepiece.

4.4 from 909 golfer reviews

Designed by Arnold Palmer

Par
72
Yards
7,017
Slope
137
Holes
18
Opened
1973
Greens
Mini Verde

Why groups book it

What you are paying for at Myrtle Beach National - Kings North Course

The pedigree

Arnold Palmer

A Resort Style layout that opened in 1973 and plays to a par of 72 over 7,017 yards.

The test

Slope 137

7,017 yards and a slope of 137. Enough teeth to be worth the tee time, fair enough that the whole group finishes with a card worth signing.

The greens

Mini Verde

Putting surfaces are Mini Verde. The practice ground carries a chipping green, a driving range, a practice bunker and a putting green, so the speed is no surprise on the first green.

The verdict

4.4 out of 5

Across 909 reviews left by golfers who booked through us, 87% scored Myrtle Beach National - Kings North Course four stars or better. None of it is edited and none of it is paid for.

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The course

The golf at Myrtle Beach National - Kings North Course

Kings North carries the strongest review record of the Myrtle Beach National courses, averaging 4.43 across 901 reviews with 552 of those at five stars. That is a large sample and a consistent one. What players return to in their comments is the layout itself, described as truly unique and entertaining, and the sense that a round here is an occasion rather than another tee time. Palmer routed it over 7,017 yards with Mini Verde greens and enough sand to define the character of the round.

Difficulty
Hard
Access
Public
Style
Resort Style
Practice
Chipping Green, Driving Range, Practice Bunker, Putting Green
Address
4900 National Dr

The sand is also the most common objection. Multiple reviewers say there is simply too much of it for an enjoyable round, and one described the volume of traps as working against the fun of the golf. This is not a course that hides its difficulty, and the hard rating on the scorecard is earned. Conditioning reports run mostly positive, including praise for the course holding up in drought, but the negatives are specific when they come: slow greens that frustrated putting, rough left long where it was not designed to be, tee boxes needing mowing. Twenty two star ratings and sixteen one star ratings out of 901 is a small proportion, though the complaints behind them are consistent enough to note. Reviewers who return year after year say they are never disappointed playing here.

Two other themes recur. Pace of play draws comment, with the facility running three courses off one operation and reviewers finding the crossover confusing and the property busy. And the clubhouse gets called old, with at least one player noting that having to buy a ball did not match the premium billing. Practice facilities are the fullest set available, covering a driving range, putting green, chipping green and practice bunker, which matters given how much bunker play the round demands. Kings North is the strongest name in this batch and the reviews support that, provided expectations account for a busy operation and a lot of sand.

The look

Myrtle Beach National - Kings North Course in pictures

Getting there

4900 National Dr

Course reviews

What golfers said about Myrtle Beach National - Kings North Course

Every one of these was left by a golfer who booked through us and played the course. Nothing is edited and nothing is paid for.

4.4 ★★★★ ★ 909 reviews since 2020
  • 5 star 61%
  • 4 star 26%
  • 3 star 9%
  • 2 star 2%
  • 1 star 2%
★★★★ ★ September 2026

I’m satisfied with it, but having 54 holes of golf and a clubs house with only 3 toilets is horrible. Renovations should be made. The course was marked really good, although I wish the gps system on this app would have worked. The GPS system needs updating if your going to market it with this app.

Freeman, Cleveland
★★★ ★★ September 2026

54 holes and only 3 bathroom stalls in the clubhouse men’s room. The greens were a little slow and too much driving through waste bunkers.

Banks, Duluth
★★★ ★★ September 2026

Need a sledge hammer as a putter

Orosco, Amarillo
★★★★★ August 2026

Superb in every way. Course took a ton of rain and was still superb. Staff was great. 10/10

Natoli, Hopewell junction
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★★★★★ August 2026

The course was in great condition. Everyone working there was top notch, so kind and amicable to our large group. We had a blast

Metzler, Woburn
★★★★ ★ August 2026

The people I was with were not real golfeurs!

Fournier, Quebec
★★★★ ★ August 2026

Course was great and challenging.

Corey, Carlisle
★★★★★ July 2026

Great layout. Lies thin due to drought. We rate it 5/5 and will be back again. This was our third time in 3 years.

Macy, Venice
★★ ★★★ July 2026

Didn't really care for this course. There was way too much sand for a fun round of golf. Very busy with three courses and a bit confusing on the crossover.

Susan, Lutherville
★★★★★ June 2026

Truly unique and entertaining course

Parikh, Chicago
★★★ ★★ May 2026

Unable to play. Had to cancel

Younglove, Bowling Green
★★★★★ May 2026

great condition, even in a drought.

David, Arlington
★★★★★ May 2026

Never disappointed playing here.

Chris, Glen Arm
★★★★ ★ May 2026

Fairways were lush; lots of traps. Greens were extremely slow and frustrating to put. Clubhouse was old; had to purchase ball which I feel should come with a premium course. I was somewhat disappointed from experience 15 years ago.

Cynthia, Palm City
★★★★ ★ May 2026

Great course, staff super friendly and helpful however pace of play could have been slightly faster.

Micah, Apopka
★★★ ★★ May 2026

Got rained out. Will play next year

Cornelius , Franklin
★★★★★ May 2026

Beautiful. Expensive, but worth it

Massato, Washington
★★★★★ May 2026

Kings North was in excellent condition. The greens were hard and fast. The traps were difficult for me as I think I saw every one of them. Lots of water for added excitement. Great course, we had a ball.

Wheeler, Mystic
★★★★★ April 2026

We haven’t played it for several years so we were really impressed with the results of the course renovations. It is a stunning course and the greens were awesome, albeit very challenging. We requested an afternoon tee time and that proved to be a mistake. It was organized chaos waiting for carts for our group which resulted in our 2 foursomes being split up and one group starting on the front and one off the back. My group teed off almost 25 minutes late and both groups finished well over 30 minutes from each other. We all loved the course but would never recommend playing it in the afternoon. Next year we will request a morning tee time to avoid the wait for carts to be returned from the various courses on the property. That being said, we loved King’s North

John, Lively
★★★ ★★ April 2026

Took 5 hours and 5:15 mins for this round. Too Long!!

Marvin, Salem
★★★★ ★ April 2026

Beautiful course. Well maintained

Leanne, Etobicoke
★★ ★★★ April 2026

Course is terrible condition

Azlant, Stow
★★★★★ April 2026

Renovations completed last fall have really improved kings north. Loved it.

Dave, Spring City
★★★★★ April 2026

Amazing course. Love the restore

Scott, Hickory
★★★★★ April 2026

as all ways great course and excellent course conditions I would highly recommend to anyone

Michael, Rochchester
★★★★★ April 2026

Good course, well located and friendly staff.

Michael, Schenectady
★★★★★ April 2026

this course was in pristine condition, and organization/pace of play was excellent. an easy favorite of the group.

Ryan, Arlington
★★★★★ April 2026

In great condition, new greens, staff were very helpful.

McCullough, Keswick
★★★★★ March 2026

Excellent choice of courses to start our golf trip. Thank you Dan Pellecchia (GolfTrek) for that. The course was in very good shape and we loved the layout. Staff were friendly and professional. We would definitely play here again.

Daniel, Avalon
★★★★★ March 2026

Loved the course! It was a pretty forgiving course …well except for the Gambler!! The staff were so friendly. Would definitely play it again

Kim, Monte Vista
★★★★★ March 2026

Great course, exceptional conditions, greens were a bit slow on the day I was there.

jesse, windham
★★★★★ March 2026

Exceptional condition, amazing layout,

Charlie, Olathe
★★★★★ March 2026

Course is absolutely a gem. I loved golfing here. Despite the rain it was absolutely amazing course. Course staff were great.

Someone, Cottonwood heights
★★★ ★★ March 2026

Played it many times. Greens rock hard and need to mature.. design of course and scenery is great but wasn't happy with the new greens. Smooth just rock hard and not receptive.

Andrew, Toronto
★★★★★ March 2026

Hard to hold any greens i liked TPC more but definitely would play again

Koch , Clinto
★★★★★ November 2025

I would have to say this is my new favorite Myrtle Beach golf course. Great condition … fun but difficult. Not a course for beginners.

William, Wheeling
★★★★ ★ November 2025

Awesome course, would play there again in a heartbeat...

Guy, Elizabethtown
★★★★★ November 2025

The course was in great shape

Christiansen, Grimsby
★★★★★ October 2025

The best Myrtle Beach has to offer.

Richard, Mount Uniacke
★★★★ ★ May 2025

Awesome track, friendly staff

Joseph, Springboro
★★★★★ May 2025

Staff was great. Really nice course. Well maintained and great layout. Best course we played all week.

John, Oxford
★★★★★ May 2025

Awesome course layout even with a lot of water. Greens were great. Conditions were suberp.

Andre, Atlanta
★★★★ ★ May 2025

Nice course but tough conditions due to cart path only. Only negative was that after waiting on every hole, group behind us fell a little bit behind on #17 and Marshall told them they had to speed up because they were approaching a 6 hour round. Rathe rude

Ken, Salisbury
★★★★★ May 2025

very challenging course, but unfortunately, it was "out of our league " still had fun playing it.

James, Crozet
★★★★★ May 2025

Great condition especially the greens.

Barry, Myrtle Beach
★★★★★ April 2025

Awesome track!!

Dan, Blackstone
★★★★ ★ April 2025

Really liked this course. Was difficult at first due to the smoke but that eventually burnt off. Good layout and nice challenge.

Leanne, Etobicoke
★★★ ★★ April 2025

Did not play how can I rate!

Gary, Middletown
★ ★★★★ April 2025

Did not play due to fire smoke.

Scott, Kensington
★★★★★ April 2025

My favorite course

Ivan, Meruden
★★★★★ April 2025

One of my favorite courses. It’s always in great condition and the greens are true to feel.

Herman, Long Beach
★★★★★ April 2025

excellent track, glad we didn't get rained out again.

David, Woonsocket
★★★★★ April 2025

Outstanding layout and facility. In excellent condition. Best turf conditions I have played in MB in years.

Bart, Aiken
★★★ ★★ April 2025

Great course, but the wind was extreme and made play difficult.

Shoffstall , Hamburg
★★★★ ★ April 2025

Very slow back nine.

Smith, East Aurora
★★★★★ April 2025

Great conditions and really fun and challenging layout

Watson, Lisbon
★★★★ ★ April 2025

Overall, the course was very good. When the back nine is completed with the revitalization, it should be really good. Overall a really good experience and tough course with all of the water. I gave the score of 4 but could be 4.5. Once again, the reason it is not a five is the price point. High prices bring lofty expectations. Myrtle Beach has become a pricey destination for golf - relevant to value - compared to some other areas in the United States.

Joseph, Bradenton
★★★★★ March 2025

Fabulous course loved the layout and design. Would definitely come back to play afain

Kaplan, Berkley
★★★★★ March 2025

Great shape and friendly staff

Michael, Blaine
★★★★★ March 2025

Great course great shape

Dino, Florissant
★★★★★ February 2025

Great course, fun layout. Great shape.

Mark, Leesville
★★★★★ January 2025

Excellent course. Excellent experience.

Byron, Canton
★ ★★★★ November 2024

More user friendly

Tomas, Albany
★★★★★ November 2024

Wonderful track. Great shape. Fun to play. Excellent staff.

James
★★★ ★★ November 2024

For the amount of money they charge, they could have at least cut the greens.

James, Markham
★★★★★ October 2024

Looks like King's North has been toughened up a bit? Had the best Greens of the trip.

Robert, New Boston
★★★★★ October 2024

Great first course to play. Challenging.Outside staff super.

Dolan, Scottsdale
★★★★★ October 2024

The icing on the cake. A must play course in Myrtle Beach

Rick, Mount Uniacke
★★★★★ October 2024

Have played this course a lot on past trips. It never disappoints. Always in excellent condition.

David, Orlando
★★★ ★★ October 2024

Some work had been done to course. Greens were very firm and I was not informed of the work as at least one tee box was still being finished.

Keith, Belle
★★★ ★★ October 2024

not as pretty as use to to be but greens were in good shape

Ernest
★★★★★ October 2024

Very much enjoyed this course.

James, Niagara Falls
★★★★ ★ October 2024

This course will be great again when all the revisions are completed

Stark, Bridgeville

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