Myrtle Beach, September 9, 2025
News Summary
Myrtle Beach is enhancing its reputation as a golfer’s paradise with significant renovations at local courses. King’s North is prepping for its grand reopening, while Whispering Pines and the Maples Course are also finished with upgrades. With these changes, the area is witnessing a surge in golf tourism, attracting both locals and visitors eager to experience the revamped gameplay. Mark your calendars and prepare to hit the greens!
Myrtle Beach Golf Scene Getting Exciting Makeovers!
Myrtle Beach, known to many as a golfer’s paradise, is buzzing with excitement as several local golf courses wrap up major renovations that are set to enhance the golfing experience. Players can look forward to revamped and improved courses that promise to make their next round of golf more enjoyable and challenging.
King’s North Course Reopening Soon
The King’s North at Myrtle Beach National is undergoing a fabulous transformation. Managed by talented golf course architect Brandon Johnson, the renovation kicked off in the summer of 2024, focusing first on the front nine and then advancing to the back nine in late May 2025. With an impressive 17 years of experience under his belt, especially with the renowned Arnold Palmer Design Group, Johnson is enhancing the scenic beauty and shaping gameplay by giving more strategic options for players on approach and recovery shots.
Golfers can expect to see significant upgrades especially on holes 10, 13, 15, and 16, which are designed to change the look and feel of these areas dramatically. With the renovations emphasizing familiar course features in both an aesthetic and strategic manner, there’s a sense that this beloved course is being given a fresh face while keeping its treasured memories intact.
Mark your calendars, as King’s North is slated to make its grand reopening on October 6, 2025! This reopening is highly anticipated, particularly because Founders Group International, the course’s owner and operator of 20 additional courses across Myrtle Beach, fully backed Johnson’s innovative vision.
Whispering Pines Golf Course Making Waves
Not far behind, the Whispering Pines Golf Course has recently reopened after completing renovations valued at an impressive $1.5 million. These enhancements included the installation of new ultradwarf Bermuda grass greens and shiny new tee boxes that golfers are sure to appreciate. Resurfaced fairways, improved bunkers, a newly repaved parking lot, and some updates to the clubhouse round off this comprehensive upgrade.
What’s even more delightful is that Whispering Pines was able to save on costs, allowing them to carry out additional renovations beyond the initial plans, thanks to remaining budget funds. This creative approach shows that even in the face of renovations, smart financial planning can create even more beautiful spaces for golfers to enjoy.
Other Notable Upgrades
Exciting things are in store when it comes to other local courses. The Maples Course at Sea Trail Golf Resort is anticipating an early October reopening, boasting significant design upgrades aimed at enticing even more players. With expanded fairways and no rough to contend with except near water banks, the layout is looking promising. Natural areas and waste zones have also been strategically included for a more flexible cart travel experience.
Adding to the charm, new TifEagle Bermuda greens plant themselves alongside Tahoma 31 grass collars, and quality irrigation upgrades have been made as well, all geared towards improving the overall golf experience.
The Thistle Golf Club isn’t sitting still either. Their MacKay nine is set to reopen on September 25, 2025 after undergoing similar renovations that refine the greens and tee box layout to enhance playability.
Meanwhile, the Prestwick Country Club has attributed minor enhancements to the 10th and 17th holes, including improved drainage features and the removal of ineffective bunkers, rounding out the ongoing renovations across the region.
Golf Tourism on the Rise
With all these revitalizations happening, Myrtle Beach is witnessing a noticeable surge in golf tourism. The upgrades and enhancements being rolled out across local golf courses draw in visitors and locals alike who are eager to try out the newly improved settings. The word is out, and with these green enhancements becoming the talk of the town, it’s safe to say that Myrtle Beach will remain a top-notch golfing destination for years to come!
So, grab your clubs and get ready to hit the freshly renovated greens of Myrtle Beach, where exciting golf experiences await!
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- Golf Course Industry: King’s North Renovation Nears Finish
- On The Green Magazine: Myrtle Beach Course Reopens
- Golfdom: King’s North to Reopen After Major Renovation
- WMBF News: Myrtle Beach Course Back Open
- GolfPass: News Notes on Myrtle Beach Golf Courses
- Wikipedia: Golf
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