Henderson Golf provided new golf course construction for The Piper, a nine-hole, par-3 course at Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Designed by Ken Baker of Baker Golf Design, the 12-acre short course was developed within Legends' existing 30-acre practice facility as a new kind of golf experience for the resort. With holes ranging from approximately 54 to 122 yards, The Piper combines a links-inspired design with a compact, walkable layout created for creative shotmaking, social play, and rounds under the lights.

The vision for The Piper went beyond simply adding nine golf holes. Legends wanted to transform a portion of its existing practice facility into a distinctive short-course experience that could complement its championship courses while appealing to both avid golfers and players looking for a faster, more social way to enjoy the game. The compact site also needed to accommodate a creative golf course alongside existing practice amenities, while supporting three-hole loops, evening play, spectator visibility, and nearby food, beverage, and entertainment areas.

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Working from Baker Golf Design's vision, Henderson Golf brought the new course to life within the existing Legends property. Construction required translating a compact, links-inspired design into nine distinctive par-3 holes where contours and ground movement play an important role in the golf experience. Open approaches to the greens were designed to encourage a variety of shots, while the routing was constructed to support easy movement through three-hole loops and maintain the connected feel envisioned for the property. The result required careful golf course construction and shaping within a relatively small footprint while preserving the architect's emphasis on creativity, visibility, and playability.

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