MB National Kings North GC ☆ Follow

King's North measures 7,017 yards from the longest tees and plays to a par 72, with a course rating of 72.6 and slope rating of 136. Originally designed by Francis Duane and Arnold Palmer and opening in 1973 as the North Course, the layout was later reimagined by Palmer beginning in 1995 and reopened in 1996 as King's North. Set among Carolina pines and scenic lakes, it blends natural beauty with strategic play. Lakes, ponds, and marshlands come into play on sixteen holes.

The par-3 12th captivates with an island green framed by bunkers shaped like the outline of South Carolina, while the par-5 6th, "The Gambler," is an iconic risk-reward hole that dares players to choose between a conservative route or a bold line to the island fairway. The par-5 sixth hole is nicknamed "The Gambler" and features an unusual island fairway which offers golfers a risk-reward short-cut to the green for a chance at eagle, while the 18th hole, nicknamed "The Bull's-eye," has more than 40 sandtraps guarding either side of the fairway with the green reaching out into a lake.

Over the years, King's North has earned national acclaim, including a spot on Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses" and consistent 4.5-star "Places to Play" honors. Following a two-year renovation led by architect Brandon Johnson, the course's back nine reopened in October 2025, completing a full transformation that began with the front nine in 2024.