Time to visit America’s most popular golf destination. The area is constantly evolving, on and off the course, and there are five new additions awaiting you this autumn.
● Circle October on your calendar, because that is when King’s North at Myrtle Beach National will open with a renovated front nine. Architect Brandon Johnson is overseeing a two-year, two-stage project that will transform the Arnold Palmer design and buzz is building throughout the community. In addition to restoring the greens complexes and overhauling the bunkers, Johnson is reimagining many of the green surrounds, adding architectural intrigue and greater shot variety to the venerable layout. You will want to be among the first to experience the new King’s North.
● With TaylorMade and Tiger Woods among its investors, PopStroke facilities are opening across the country, and one of its newest locations is here at Broadway at the Beach. Falling somewhere between mini golf and a real putting course, PopStroke is home to a pair of 18 layouts. With good food, giant television screens on the courses, and the ability to have drinks delivered to your group during play, PopStroke guarantees a good time.
● Eat at Cantina Imperfecto, one of the area’s newest restaurants. The tableside guacamole and steak burrito are a must at this modern Mexican eatery, and it’s surprisingly affordable with many entrees under $20. Love this place and you will too.
● Heading back to the golf course, prioritize playing Myrtlewood’s PineHills course (top photo). Earlier this summer, Architect Dan Schlegel completed a comprehensive bunker renovation project that greatly enhanced the playability of the sand traps and even changed the sightlines on several holes. This project largely flew under the radar, but the results have been spectacular.
● If you and your group want to relax on the water, pack the coolers and call Tiki Tours of Myrtle Beach. Boats can hold up to 18 people for 2-hour tour of the Intracoastal Waterway. It’s a beautiful way to cap a day and you can enjoy the views of courses like Grande Dunes from a boat with a bar. Yes, you can bring your own coolers and drinks.
There is always a lot to do in Myrtle Beach, and the fall of 2024 will certainly be no exception.
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