Myrtle Beach National is a 54-hole golf complex of three Arnold Palmer courses near Socastee, anchored by King’s North — one of the most celebrated public layouts on the Grand Strand. The surrounding neighborhoods offer golf-course homes at central, inland-value prices, a short drive from both downtown Myrtle Beach and the Socastee waterway. It suits buyers who want quality golf at their doorstep without the cost or membership structure of a private club.
About Myrtle Beach National
Myrtle Beach National is one of the marquee golf destinations on the Strand, and the homes around it trade on that reputation. The complex comprises three Arnold Palmer-designed courses, 54 holes in all: King’s North, the West Course, and SouthCreek. King’s North is the headliner, redesigned by Palmer and reopened in 1996, ranked among America’s greatest public courses and known for signature holes like “The Gambler,” a risk-reward par 5, and a par-3 with an island green. In 2025 the course entered a renovation led by a longtime member of Palmer’s design team.
The residential appeal is straightforward: golf-course living at a central, inland-value price. The neighborhoods around the complex sit near Socastee, between downtown Myrtle Beach and the Highway 31 corridor, offering course-side and nearby homes without the gate, the membership structure, or the price of a private club. For golfers who want to play quality courses regularly and live a short drive from the oceanfront, it is a practical base.
The complex has long been a centerpiece of Myrtle Beach’s golf-destination reputation, hosting heavy resort and tournament play, and the neighborhoods around it benefit from that draw without paying for private-club exclusivity. Buyers here are typically golfers first, and the appeal is simple: quality courses out the door at a price the oceanfront cannot touch, in a central location rather than a resort enclave.
Myrtle Beach National real estate market
The figures below describe the Myrtle Beach National area as of Q2 2026. Real estate data moves; treat these as a snapshot for orientation, and ask Phil for the current week’s numbers in the specific neighborhood.
Myrtle Beach National (Q2 2026)
54 holes across three Arnold Palmer courses (King’s North, West, SouthCreek)
King’s North, redesigned by Palmer, reopened 1996
Central, inland-value relative to the oceanfront
Golf-course and nearby single-family homes
Near Socastee, between downtown Myrtle Beach and Highway 31
Pricing in the Myrtle Beach National neighborhoods turns on course frontage, home size and age, and proximity to the complex. Course-side homes carry a premium over nearby interior homes, but the area as a whole sits in the central, inland-value band that defines the Socastee market, well below the oceanfront. Because the courses are public rather than private, the homes carry no equity-membership cost, so homes generally price on course frontage, size, and condition rather than on an amenity package. Buyers here are usually golfers shopping on location and condition, which is where the diligence is most worth spending.
Schools serving Myrtle Beach National
Myrtle Beach National is in the Socastee area and is served by Horry County Schools within the Socastee attendance area:
- Socastee Elementary School and Forestbrook Elementary School
- Socastee Middle School and Forestbrook Middle School
- Socastee High School, which offers an International Baccalaureate program
The Socastee attendance area is one of the larger clusters in Horry County. Attendance zones change as the district grows, so confirm the current zone for any specific address with Horry County Schools before you buy.
Amenities and Lifestyle
- King’s North at Myrtle Beach National — an Arnold Palmer redesign reopened in 1996, ranked among America’s greatest public courses, with the famed “Gambler” par 5 and an island-green par 3.
- The West Course and SouthCreek — the two additional Arnold Palmer courses that complete the 54-hole complex.
- Course-side neighborhoods — homes set around the complex at central, inland-value prices.
- The Socastee swing bridge and Intracoastal Waterway — the landmark waterway crossing and boating access a short drive away.
- Downtown Myrtle Beach and the oceanfront — the boardwalk, beaches, and dining a short drive east.
The landmark Socastee swing bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway anchors the area’s boating life, with waterfront dining and ramps nearby, and the Market Common — Myrtle Beach’s walkable shopping and dining district — sits a short drive toward the coast. Between the three Palmer courses, the waterway, and the beach, a golfer based here can play, boat, and reach the oceanfront without a long drive, which is the practical case for the neighborhood. King’s North in particular draws golfers from across the country, so a home here sits beside a course with a national reputation — an unusual amenity to have out the back door at inland-value prices.
HOA and community details
The neighborhoods around Myrtle Beach National vary in structure; some carry an HOA that maintains common areas, others are established subdivisions with minimal dues. The golf complex operates as a public, daily-fee facility rather than a private club, so course access is not a bundled community cost. Because the structure differs by neighborhood, prospective buyers should confirm any HOA dues, the neighborhood’s rules, and the home’s proximity and relationship to the courses before writing an offer. A buyer should not assume the home is part of a golf-club arrangement at all; the course is public, and any HOA simply maintains the neighborhood’s common areas.
Why buyers choose Myrtle Beach National
Myrtle Beach National is a great fit for buyers who want to live near championship golf without the cost of a private club membership. Its convenient location, access to three Arnold Palmer-designed courses, and easy drive to Myrtle Beach, Conway, and the airport make it especially popular with retirees, golfers, and relocating buyers.
Buyers often compare Myrtle Beach National with the established neighborhoods of Deerfield or the coastal lifestyle of Myrtle Beach. If you’re exploring golf communities across the Grand Strand, the gated and golf communities guide provides a helpful comparison of your options.
Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Beach National
