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- 72
- Yardage
- 6,712
- Slope
- 141
- Rating
- 74.4
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Live rates per golfer, cart included. Booking opens in our tee sheet with your day and group size already set.
About the course
Why golfers play Thistle Golf Club
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.
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Chipping green
- Pro shop
- Club rentals
- Golf carts
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
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What golfers say
789 golfers rated Thistle Golf Club.
- 5★ 608
- 4★ 136
- 3★ 31
- 2★ 6
- 1★ 8
★★★★★“Incredible course layout, staff, clubhouse.”
★★★★★“Beautiful place ..... felt like a private club”
★★★★★“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!”
★★★★★“Great loved it this is what you should be playing”
★★★★★“One of my all-time favorite clubs!”
★★★★★“I have two golf trips per year with two different groups. Both groups want Thistle in the schedule every year.”
★★★★★“Very nice course and greens.”
★★★★★“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.”
★★★★★“That was one of our favorites for the week super busy in the morning, but they seem to manage the teetimes. Really nice clubhouse.”
★★★★★“Was supposed to play Stewart-McKay but was switched to Cameron. Second year that this has happened. No fault of Golf Trek. Very professional staff. Will most likely try here again next year”
★★★★★“Great course. Friendly staff”
★★★★★“Excellent greens! Great for all golfers alike, beautiful vies, excellent pro shop”
★★★★★“Very nice. Everyone enjoyed it.”
★★★★★“we were rained out but the course looks great.”
★★★★★“Top tier course. The wind can make it it exceptionally challenging.”
★★★★★“Third course was not open but loved what we played.”
★★★★★“Courses in great shape, Pro Shop staff friendly and very professional. Made us feel like they were happy to have us there.”
★★★★★“Basic facilities staff was really friendly and helpful.”
★★★★★“Very nice course”
★★★★★“Beautiful course”
★★★★★“Outstanding condition”
★★★★★“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.”
★★★★★“It was a great time. The course is well managed and well maintained.”
★★★★★“Very friendly starter and associates”
Common questions
About Thistle Golf Club.
- Who designed Thistle Golf Club and when did it open?
- Thistle Golf Club was designed by Tim Cate and opened in 1999.
- What is the par and yardage at Thistle Golf Club?
- Thistle Golf Club plays to a par of 72 at 6,712 yards from the back tees, with a course rating of 74.4 and a slope of 141.
- Is Thistle Golf Club open to the public?
- Yes. Thistle Golf Club is a public course, and tee times can be booked here.
- Where is Thistle Golf Club?
- Thistle Golf Club is in Sunset Beach, NC, at 1815 Olde Thistle Club Road. That is roughly 25 miles from central Myrtle Beach in a straight line, so allow a little more by road.
- What facilities are there at Thistle Golf Club?
- Thistle Golf Club has driving range, putting green, chipping green, pro shop, club rentals, golf carts, snack bar and restaurant.
- How is Thistle Golf Club rated by golfers?
- Thistle Golf Club is rated 4.69 out of 5 from 789 reviews left by golfers who booked through us, most recently in August 2026.
- Can I book a tee time at Thistle Golf Club online?
- Yes. The tee sheet on this page shows live availability and the rate for each time, which changes by date and time of day, and you can book it straight through.
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