Thistle Golf Club - Stewart Course in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, USA | GolfPass
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4.8
691 Reviews 691 Reviews
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
6
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
98.6%
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4.8
37 Reviews 37 Reviews
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 37 reviews
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4.8
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5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
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Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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83 out of 83 reviews
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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 35
Length 3351 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tim Cate (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.8
691 Reviews (691)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Patio Dining 12
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Water Hazards 27
Forced Carries 26
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
Locals 20
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
Convenient to the City 6
In the 'Burbs 6

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
South Carolina Advisor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Thistle a no-brainer.

Thistle is everything everyone here has said it would be. From the bag drop to the 18th hole the place is top shelf. We took advantage of a free replay and played 36. Greens are fast, roll true and in great shape .A true test of golf.Wide Fairways were all in good condition. Will definitely be back.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/23/2016

Thank you so much for your review and agreement with other's positive reviews! We look forward to your next visit!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course Must enforce pace of play

Loved the course
Loved everything about it but the pace of play not being enforced

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Stunning and so much fun

Our top course of the week! We played Stewart to McKay. Stewart is for us a great 9, with some beautiful golf shots to do. We loved hole #4. Conditions were simply perfect. It was worth every penny for sure! I would definitly be back to this golf course.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Thistle

Course was in amazing shape and beautiful scenery. Clubhouse is unbelievable with a great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, a must play

This was my second time playing the course. All the staff from the cart guys to the pros and the wait staff are all very courteous and extremely nice. The course is all overseeded and very well manacured. The only negative thing I can say is I wish the greens were faster. They are in great shape and smooth but slow. I would definitely put this course on your play list.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Serene &Peaceful

Perfect day at my favorite course! So beautiful & well maintained. Greens are so pretty & carpetlike.
A few challenging holes keep you on your toes & wanting to try them again. The restaurant also has many tasty items in a nice setting.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good round

Pace of play was very good, good spacing of groups , course n really good shape , only disappointment was I left my rangefinder in cart and it was not turned in

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spectacular

Just an awesome day. Picture perfect. Staff was helpful and kind. If there was any problem it was the difficulty of the greens. They were fast and the pin placements were extremely difficult. We own a house in Sunset Beach and never miss a round. Best golf course in the area by far

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course price a little high

Great course best in the grand strand area. Just shocked at price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 103
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Excellent

Very nice experience highly recommend. All pros no cons

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 103
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 55
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Be careful of the cross over

This was our third time playing this past couple weeks. Course conditions are fantastic. On this woeful Thursday though they decided to do a double cross over on only 18 of thr 27 holes. We were not informed. Being 3rd out and a Twosome behind 2 member threesomes we just sat back about a hole and kept pace with the threesomes (poking along a great 3 hour pace to 18 holes). At the turn they allowed the two member groups through, and parked us. So ended up being 4hrs and 15 minutes (1.5 hours for the front and 2 hours 45 minutes on the back) Had we known I would have skipped a hole on the front or pushed to play through. As the saying goes nice guys finish last. Great course people are friendly but this would turn me off.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course conditions on a beautiful day

Course was in great shape for an early season round. My group consisted of some high handicappers and while there was a A LOT of sand to contend with, it was a very enjoyable round and no one had a bad day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem!

Nice course… Nice staff. Seemed to be friendly to all folks that golf. I had a great experience. Rangers were visible and the cart girl was available at least 4 times during the round. …awesome! Clubhouse is also nice. Course is shorter even from the blue tee but challenging. Clubhouse is quick with your order also. Range ball come with the round. I would say if you don’t want to pay th Grand Dunes, TPC and Barefoot prices but want the same type of quality course. This will do!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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