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4.9
764 Reviews (764)
5 Stars
600
4 Stars
129
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
99.5%
Recommend this course
737 out of 764 reviews
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4.7
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 19 reviews
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4.9
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
77 out of 77 reviews
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Course Highlights
Thistle Golf Club consistently impresses with immaculate course conditions, a distinctive layout, and genuinely welcoming staff across all recent rounds. Smooth pace of play and outstanding amenities make this one of Myrtle Beach's top values.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 3450 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 1999
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

4.9
764 Reviews (764)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Patio Dining 12
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 28
Water Hazards 28
Forced Carries 27
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 23
Locals 20
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
In the 'Burbs 7
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed my 1st time at Thistle!

Had a great day ,was placed with another single that plays there alot,which helped knowing where the trouble was,played really well could have putted better and would have liked a couple drives back but shot a 77 overall .pace of play was awesome and course was in Great shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 145
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course and round

Haven’t played it since 2009, but knew of its reputation and it lived up to it. Conditions were excellent as well as the staff. Ended up playing with another single as the twosome I was supposed to play with didn’t show up and we had a great time. Look forward to playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course design and very good conditions

The Thistle has continued to invest in facilities and it shows. A number of other good courses have not, such as Oyster Bay. Even tough Thistle costs a bit more than other courses, we prefer to play well maintained and conditioned courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather

Great course, but pricey…heck they all are.

Course was in good shape. Staff is nice, food is really bad. Simple suggestion - sell things like Chicken salad in a cup and a simple turkey wrap a la carte, for golfers at the turn. Much healthier option and old greasy fries.

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

Thistle Club

Wonderful course, great facilities, very helpful and friendly staff. Will definitely come back.

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

Great Day at the Thistle

Got paired up with a couple of randoms. Best pairing I ever had off GolfPass as a single player. Chamber of Commerce day. Course was great shape as usual. Greens ran true. Shot 80 from the whites. Played in less than four hours. 68 year old golfer. Loved it.

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

Gator crossing

Im from NJ and i enjoyed this course so much. Aw wild life that you dont see in NJ. Very impressed from the moment i drove in to the gated community. To the 18th tee

Pace of play was very slow and the ranger was mo where to be found but other than that awsome day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Vrry enjoyable course

Fairways and greens were in pristine condition. Very challenging course with a good mix of bunkers and water. Can't wait to come back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Amazing Course

I was recommended this course by my PGA Pro instructor and found a great GolfNow deal, so we thought we would try it. We were blown away by the facilities, the friendliness of the staff, the immaculate course conditions. The carts have the cushy seats with the GPS to the flag. It was phenomenal. The condition of the course was the best I've seen in the area. I couldn't recommend the course more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
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
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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 7
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 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 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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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!

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