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Thistle Golf Club

4.65 from 283 golfers who played it

DesignerTim Cate
Opened1999
SetupPar 72 · 6,712 yds
LocationSunset Beach, NC

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The course

What Thistle Golf Club plays like.

Designed by Tim Cate and opened in 1999, this course features a mix of Scottish inspired links and Carolina low country elements. Players navigate through marshland and natural wetlands, with challenging green complexes and strategic bunkering. The par 5 16th hole is a standout, requiring a precise approach over water to a well protected green. Known for its immaculate Bermuda grass fairways, the course suits strategic thinkers and shot makers.
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The course

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Reviews

4.65 out of 5 from 283 golfers.

Left by people who booked this tee time through us and played it. Newest first, swipe or use the arrows for more.

Beautiful place ..... felt like a private club

DiLossi, Philadelphia

First time I played Thistle and it’s an immediate addition to my personal Top 5 in Myrtle Beach - probably number 1 or 2! I loved every aspect of the experience - from bag drop to departure and the course was in tremendous shape!

Puazza, Naples

Great loved it this is what you should be playing

Todd, Uniontown

One of my all-time favorite clubs!

Frank, Morehead City

Very nice course and greens.

Giblin, Morehead City

That was one of our favorites for the week super busy in the morning, but they seem to manage the teetimes. Really nice clubhouse.

Ann, LaFayette

Really enjoyed the course. It was busy in the morning, but I guess that’s to be expected with the time of year. Only drawback was the amount of maintenance being done around this while we played around.

Ann, LaFayette

Very nice. Everyone enjoyed it.

David, Chesterfield

we were rained out but the course looks great.

Charles, Harleysville

Courses in great shape, Pro Shop staff friendly and very professional. Made us feel like they were happy to have us there.

Paul, Fairport

Third course was not open but loved what we played.

Frank, Geneseo

It was a great time. The course is well managed and well maintained.

Jacob, Clyde

Absolutely awesome course. From the minute you get to the bag drop until your round is over, everything is great. Course, facilities, food, and service exceeded our expectations.

Andrew, Fort Mill

Fantastic golf course! Everything was great! Fantastic staff also!

Dennis, Morganton

Great layout, clubhouse was a beauty. Tough track with great conditions !

Lee, Whitby

Top-notch classy facility

Peter, Pinehurst

Thistle Club is generally on our go-to list annually but will share that while the course was in generally great shape, the greens on Cameron & Stewart were simply too long and that resulted in frustration as putts came up well short too often. Going to hope that this was an anomaly for this year. The staff was very welcoming and professional!

Rick, New Windsor

Loved this course, greens were a little slow but otherwise fantastic.

Robert, Gallatin

Great facility and the staff was outstanding

Flynn, Wilmington

Great course and condition

Dan, Leland

best one on the trip

Matt, Austin

Beautiful golf course Nice restaurant and facilities I would play there again

Bill, Cornelius

Great course but should not have taken the input from another course of slow play from the day before and mentioned it to us

Bob, Cornelius

Beautiful community and 27 holes are a great challenge --Definitely would play again and staff there were very friendly.

Craig, Fort Mill

Very good course. Well maintained. People were very nice. Highly recommend

Ronald, Seaville

The consensus favorite. Very playable for the average golfer. Pristine condition 2 years straight. Our group wants to make this a permanent course for our annual trip.

Carl, Florence

Great course. Excellent condition, great clubhouse and food. We were looking forward to going back to the Thistle and were not disappointed. Highly recommended.

William, Durham

Outstanding! Very professional, friendly, and attentive. Best course of the four - by far!!

Charles

Nice course, too bad it rained so much

Robert, Gainesville

Always in great condition. Staff are great.

Robert, Myrtle Beach

Never a bad day at Thistle.

Peter, Haverhill

The best of the bunch

Mario, Myrtle Beach

The best of the bunch

Mario, Myrtle Beach

Very nice course, however due to overnight rains carts restricted to paths, slowing play (some long walks between carts and balls in play). Some soggy grounds, greens drained well following brief downpour.

Robert, Woodbridge

Great course. Look forward to this one every year.

Tony, Salem

Great course, beautiful club house.

Mike, Canton

Another outstanding course

Tim, Warkworth

Excellent challenging course in great condition. Nice layout, friendly staff. Would love to play this again.

Stephen, Emerson

nicest golf course we played on this trip by far also have a great staff very friendly.

Justin, Grove City

Course was kept, but greens were not in the best of shape.

Amy, South Plain Field

Great shape great hospitality

Mark

Great course in immaculate condition

Janie, Deerfield

Very good layout; staff was friendly. Greens were very smooth and pretty, but slow. Fairways were good, as well. Stewart #9 is a great finishing hole even though it's a par 3.

Ed, Ellicott City

Great Course, just a little wait due to 2 large groups starting at same time

John, Ridgely

Very good condition, nice clubhouse. Only complaint is we were delayed due to the number of golfers at the course.

Anthony, Norton

Greens were fine, but the sand traps are like playing out of beach sand. Horrible.

Andrew, Virginia Beach

Course were in great shape- however for first time experienced golfers in front who should have had ranger help them with their pace of play

Russell, Hurricane

Best golf course I have ever played on! Awesome!!!

Brian, Covington

I'm not a fan of Cameron especially when compared to Stewart and McKay. Would like to have seen a ranger role through. Was a bit slow

Dan, Vicksburg

Great condition. Inspiring layout.

John, Creighton

Coarse was in excellent shape!

Brian, Swoope

Course in good shape despite wind. Helpful staff.

Daniel, Jeannette

Awesome course, again 2023 short list!

Tim, Hagerstown

Amazing course , kept in great shape , very nice staff.

Joseph , East setauket

Thistle played hard and fast on a windy day. Great greens and fairways. The staff is outstanding. Needed Bunker renovations are underway on a few holes which is a plus. The best course in the North part of Myrtle Beach Golf.

Daniel, Broomall

The course was great. The employees not so much, especially the starter. She was rude to everyone, both before we teed off and after our round.

Mary, Mooresville

Well maintained. Rangers keep play moving. No waiting. Well oil machines.

Richard, Fort Washington

At the course

What is on site.

Everything waiting for you at Thistle Golf Club on the day you play.

  • Driving range Warm up before the first tee
  • Putting green Find the pace of the greens
  • Chipping green Short game practice area
  • Golf shop Balls, gloves and logo gear
  • Club rentals Sets to rent if you fly in
  • Golf carts Carts on site for your round
  • Snack bar Something quick at the turn
  • Restaurant Sit down food after the round

Stay and play

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