Thistle Golf Club

Thistle 9

1815 Olde Thistle Club Road • Sunset Beach, NC 28468

Awarded 4.5 STARS by Golf Digest, Thistle has quietly become one of the region’s finest courses.

The dramatic 27-hole layout reflects its 1815 Scottish heritage with rolling fairways, stacked-sod bunkers and flawless bentgrass greens. Old World architecture, abundant landscape and wildlife surround the lakes, bridges and private homes. The new clubhouse features an authentic Scottish pub with an extensive list of single malts and houses one of the finest private collections of golf memorabilia in the world.

The caring and devoted style of operation at the Thistle Golf Club starts from the highest management levels and shines throughout the entire organization promoting a superior level of satisfaction for both our members and guests. The entire staff from their gatehouse to bag drop, from pro shop to pub, has created and will always maintain an atmosphere that epitomizes the heart and structure of a first class organization.

At Thistle, thoughtful planning of tee times at 10 minute intervals paired with an impeccably maintained course, provides an old fashioned style of consideration for the players and promotes a leisurely pace to the game. Reserve your tee time and discover the difference between a round of golf and a golfing experience.

Course Details:
  • Location: North
  • Designer: Tim Cate
  • Rating: 70.5
  • Slope: 124
  • Distance: 3,450 from the Championship tees
  • Practice Round Rate – $79
    • Available starting 8/17. Begin calling for tee times 8/17.
  • Call (910) 933-2654
  • Mention “Practice GTS” for special rate

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