The King & Prince Golf and Beach Club (St. Simons Island, Ga.) will reopen for member play the week of November 23 following the first phase of a multi-year renovation. Improvements include a redesigned golf course, upgraded practice facilities and a renovated clubhouse and restaurant.
The restaurant was updated in partnership with chef and restaurateur Ford Fry, a five-time James Beard Award semifinalist and founder of the Rocket Farm Restaurants collection.
The renovations are part of owner South Street Partners’ broader plans for the historic property, with improvements designed to enhance the golf experience and expand dining and social opportunities for members.
“We’re incredibly excited for our members to experience everything that has been thoughtfully planned at The King & Prince Golf Club,” said Chris Randolph, Managing Partner at South Street Partners. “From the golf course improvements to the new practice facilities and the renovated clubhouse, this first phase captures our vision to create an exceptional private club in keeping with the character of St. Simons Island while delivering a truly unique member experience.”
The golf course renovation focused on enhancing the property’s natural character while introducing greater strategic variety, playability and long-term sustainability. Improvements include rebuilt green complexes, redesigned fairway bunkering, reconstructed teeing grounds with expanded playing options and improved sightlines overlooking the surrounding coastal marshes.
The project also reduced irrigated turf by approximately 20% while preserving the course’s playability and visual appeal.
The King & Prince retains its original par-72 routing and playing corridors framed by live oaks. Marsh views remain a defining feature of holes 12 through 15 before the back nine returns inland. At more than 6,600 yards from the back tees, the course is designed to challenge low-handicap players while remaining accessible to mid- and high-handicap golfers.
Practice facility improvements include a rebuilt driving range, short-game area and putting green.
The clubhouse renovations include enhanced gathering spaces, upgraded locker rooms, an expanded golf shop and an outdoor terrace with covered dining and social areas.
The reopening marks the first major milestone in South Street Partners’ broader plans to reposition The King & Prince as a private coastal golf and social club. South Street acquired the club and The King & Prince Beach & Golf Resort in 2024. Northview Hotels & Resorts is overseeing project management and operational execution across the property.
