Opened in 1999, Thistle has already been ranked among the “Top 100 Fairways in America” by Golf For Women and awarded 4.5 Stars in “Places to Play” by Golf Digest. You’ll enjoy the challenging layout with its wide rolling fairways, large bentgrass greens and 12-minute tee time intervals for comfortable pace of play. Perks include complementary range balls, yardage book and bag tag. New spacious clubhouse with an excellent selection of golf equipment, accessories and apparel.
Thistle has rapidly become a north-end favorite so let us book your tee times early.
Directions To: 8840 Olde Thistle Downs Dr, Sunset Beach, NC
Take US 17 North through Little River, SC. Bear to the right onto Hwy 179 just past the SC Welcome Center. Follow Hwy 179 through Calabash. At the 2nd stoplight in Calabash, continue straight for about 1.5 miles. The entrance to the Thistle is on the left. Approximate drive time: 20 minutes
Course Notes $$$
Designed By Tim Cate
Course Rating 68.7
Course Slope 125
Surcharge None