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<p><em>Story by Chris King</em></p>
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<p>With golfers flocking to Myrtle Beach National to preview the newly renovated <a href="https://www.mbn.com/course/myrtle-beach-national-kings-north">King’s North</a>, we sat down with architect Brandon Johnson to walk through the back nine changes. Based on that conversation, here is your hole-by-hole guide to the ‘new’ experience awaiting players.</p>
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<p><strong>No. 10<br>Par: 5<br>517 yards<br>Handicap: 13</strong><br>The renovation of No. 10 added visual drama and strategic intrigue. Off the tee, players are now greeted by a bold new look, as part of the cart path has been converted into a sprawling waste bunker, instantly heightening the hole’s aesthetic and challenge. Adjusted bunker alignments and an additional fairway bunker create more decision-making on the second shot, rewarding thoughtful play. Around the green, the right side has been lifted to block views of the adjacent ninth tee, better framing the approach. Contours feed into the green from the right with a playable bunker feature adding both risk and opportunity.</p>
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<p><strong>No. 11<br>Par: 4<br>470 yards<br>Handicap: 11</strong><br>The renovation of No. 11 embraces subtlety, creating a quiet but memorable moment on the back nine. Bunker work was the centerpiece of the renovation here, with the short-left cross hazard repositioned for greater visibility and strategic influence. The right greenside bunker was also shifted to better engage the putting surface, guarding new pin positions on that side and demanding precision on approaches. Around the green, the artificial mounding was removed so the putting surface sits lower, framed naturally by gentle contours. With its understated slopes and nuanced breaks, No. 11 contrasts beautifully with the bold features of the 10th hole.</p>
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<p><strong>No. 12<br>Par: 3<br>140 yards<br>Handicap: 17</strong><br>The iconic island par 3 at King’s North, home to the famed “SC” bunker, has been refined to enhance both playability and visual appeal. The signature bunkers have been reshaped so that their sand lines are more striking from the tee, while also restoring their strategic relationship to the green. The green itself has been expanded, offering a larger target and more variety in pin positions, while subtle contouring adds interest to putts. The result is a hole that remains true to its heritage but should be more fun to play</p>
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<p><strong>No. 13<br>Par: 4<br>407 yards<br>Handicap: 3</strong><br>No. 13 saw some of the most significant changes in the renovation, beginning with a reimagined teeing area. The old bulkhead was removed, and the tee shifted to the right, softening the angle of the dogleg left while expanding teeing options. In the fairway, the two inside bunkers were eliminated in favor of a larger sandy waste area, giving players the freedom to choose their line over the trouble. Around the green, Johnson introduced punchbowl-inspired shaping, with containment slopes and feeding contours designed to funnel shots toward the surface. A prominent front-right bunker adds visual drama.</p>
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<p><strong>No. 14<br>Par: 4<br>433 yards<br>Handicap: 9</strong><br>The renovation of No. 14 enhances the risk-reward decision every player must make. The existing waste bunker down the left side has been expanded and made more visible, daring players to challenge it for a better angle into the green. Those who bail right will find expanded fairway but also subtle contours that can shed the ball, along with trees that influence approach angles. The green itself has been reworked to add variety, with expansion in the front and left creating new hole locations. A reconfigured front-right bunker guards the surface, while a new back-right pin will be a toughie.</p>
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<p><strong>No. 15<br>Par: 5<br>567 yards<br>Handicap: 1</strong><br>The par-5 15th differs from King’s North’s other three-shotters, climbing uphill on a slight dogleg left before playing to a tucked green. The long waste bunker down the left side is more visually prominent, adding to the challenge off the tee. Around the green, Johnson eliminated old containment mounds that didn’t impact playability and restored the putting surface to its original size. He then reworked the greenside contours to enhance both challenge and recovery. Subtle hollows and slopes around the green create variety; some spots are forgiving, while others test short-game creativity. With its reimagined surrounds, strategic bunkering, and fun new pin positions, No. 15 is full of character.</p>
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<p><strong>No. 16<br>Par: 4<br>410 yards<br>Handicap: 7</strong><br>This mid-length par 4 offers players an opportunity to score coming off holes 13, 14 and 15, the course’s toughest three-hole stretch. The straight-away hole encourages aggressive play off the tee. Fronted by water and a beach bunker that adds visual drama, No. 16 now features a small “thumbprint” bunker short of the green that breaks up the approach and protects a new middle pin location. A newly added back bunker also defends a back-right pin, replacing what was once just a mound and giving that position a more ominous feel.</p>
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<p><strong>No. 17<br>Par: 3<br>160 yards<br>Handicap: 15</strong><br>With its natural sandy waste area, pond, and ornamental landscaping, No. 17 already had strong bones, but the green had shrunk considerably. Johnson expanded and reshaped the putting surface, reestablishing slopes and reconnecting the bunkers to the green complex. The result is a visually striking hole with distinct challenges depending on the pin. Left-side locations bring the beach bunker into play, creating a devilish test, while right-side pins allow players to use a slope as a backboard, even offering hole-in-one potential.</p>
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<p><strong>No. 18<br>Par: 4<br>464 yards<br>Handicap: 5</strong><br>The closing hole at <a href="https://www.mbn.com/course/myrtle-beach-national-kings-north">King’s North</a> underwent one of the renovation’s most dramatic transformations. Once dotted with more than 40 small bunkers, most of which lacked visibility or strategic value, the hole now features a bold new look. The majority of bunkers were removed, replaced with a large, continuous waste area down the left side that ties into the course’s broader design. On the opposite side, dirt removal opened up clear views of the lake, adding beauty and risk. At the green, restored boundaries and radically reworked contours create variety, including a back-bowl pin on the left and expanded surface along the water on the right. With its striking visuals and flexible setup, No. 18 offers a memorable finish.</p>
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