Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistle | 36 | 3547 yards | ||
| Blue | 36 | 3308 yards | ||
| White | 36 | 3092 yards | ||
| Gold | 36 | 2776 yards | ||
| Red | 36 | 2355 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistle M: 74.4/141 | 429 | 396 | 211 | 397 | 422 | 184 | 555 | 395 | 558 | 3547 | 6997 |
| Blue M: 71.9/134 | 392 | 350 | 192 | 370 | 399 | 171 | 546 | 358 | 530 | 3308 | 6495 |
| White M: 69.5/126 W: 75.2/140 | 371 | 334 | 159 | 347 | 371 | 144 | 526 | 340 | 500 | 3092 | 6041 |
| White/Gold M: 68.3/123 | 371 | 334 | 159 | 347 | 353 | 144 | 503 | 340 | 426 | 2977 | 5819 |
| Gold M: 66.7/112 W: 71.7/131 | 315 | 301 | 158 | 297 | 353 | 129 | 503 | 294 | 426 | 2776 | 5356 |
| Red M: 63.5/106 W: 67.7/118 | 291 | 277 | 125 | 267 | 261 | 108 | 360 | 266 | 400 | 2355 | 4612 |
| Red/Teal W: 66.5/115 | 291 | 277 | 121 | 267 | 261 | 105 | 304 | 263 | 400 | 2289 | 4415 |
| Teal W: 64.7/112 | 260 | 226 | 121 | 230 | 220 | 105 | 304 | 263 | 318 | 2047 | 4013 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | ||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Course Details
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Clubhouse, Banquet FacilitiesAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2016 #11)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by pcd328 on 01/15/2026
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175 yard par 3 9th hole on the Stewart 9 It’s very visually intimidating !!! Photo submitted by pcd328 on 01/15/2026
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Photo submitted by u245061479 on 12/24/2025
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Photo submitted by u245061479 on 12/24/2025
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Photo submitted by jayrodz83 on 10/21/2025
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Photo submitted by tcorns45 on 08/07/2025
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Photo submitted by DavidSmith101 on 09/24/2024
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Photo submitted by DavidSmith101 on 09/24/2024
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Photo submitted by Mike9599899 on 08/31/2024
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Photo submitted by harrisonww on 05/07/2024
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Photo submitted by harrisonww on 05/07/2024
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Photo submitted by harrisonww on 05/07/2024
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Photo submitted by greengolf69 on 04/22/2024
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Photo submitted by TroyJames on 04/04/2024
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Photo submitted by Teetime23 on 02/29/2024
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Photo submitted by shawnfichter on 08/12/2023
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Photo submitted by shawnfichter on 08/12/2023
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Photo submitted by shawnfichter on 08/12/2023
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Photo submitted by bwalla16 on 04/22/2023
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Beautiful! Photo submitted by Vandenberks on 04/08/2023
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Photo submitted by pmonge on 10/28/2022
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Perfect Photo submitted by u000001253620 on 10/20/2022
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Photo submitted by u092335306 on 08/10/2022
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Photo submitted by u486908480 on 04/13/2022
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Photo submitted by DerekTeeee on 08/05/2021
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Photo submitted by AUgolferinPinehurst on 11/19/2020
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Photo submitted by MTRailFan58 on 08/12/2019
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Photo submitted by MTRailFan58 on 08/12/2019
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Photo submitted by sixeagles on 03/12/2019
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Photo submitted by sixeagles on 03/12/2019
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Photo submitted by sixeagles on 03/12/2019
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Photo submitted by rogerward8943 on 12/18/2012
ALWAYS in primo condition !!!
Been playing Thistle on a regular basis for the past 7 years and unless I hit one sideways I’ve NEVER had a bad lie !!! Course is ALWAYS. In perfect condition and they continue to improve the course, the amenities, and the entire experience each and every year !!! All 3 nines will keep you attention albeit not the most difficult course u will play but the satisfaction after a good round is extremely fulfilling !!!
Friendly, Efficient and Challenging
The Thistle is unlike any other course in the Myrtle area. The facility and amenities were impeccable. Efficient bag drop and welcoming staff. Really nice staff that made you feel like they were welcoming you to their home. Great range and practice green. Played Cameron/McKay. McKay was closed and my son and I spaced it. Staff let us continue to play without a hitch and laughed with us and at us at the end. Highly recommend this course.
Thought the conditions would be a little nicer, but we still enjoyed it well worth playing
Excellent!
5 stars in every aspect. Best course I’ve played in Myrtle beach area!
Love Thistle
may be my favorite course in the Myrtle Beach area. 3x9 hole courses. All are fun. Conditions are always great. BUT…..don’t go play there so I’ll always have a tee time available. LOL.
Great Golf Course and Staff
I had heard so many good things about this golf course but one has to play it to really appreciate how enjoyable it is to play and how friendly the staff is. I will be playing here more often.
One of the Best!
Great course, great conditions, excellent amenities.
Nice course
Unfortunately the heavy rains the night before soaked the course. Driving range and practice green were closed and it was cart path only for the entire day. Great layout with some very challenging holes. Greens weren’t as fast as we’d hoped for, but with the wet conditions that’s to be expected. Staff was very friendly and beverage cart was around several times throughout the round. Price is a little high at $111 but caught the hotdeal for $87 so not too bad. Would definitely play again.
Worth the trip. Definitely a top 5 course in Myrtle Beach Area
Great course, staff and conditions. Generous fairways, good greens. Par 3’s have some serious length, but par 5’s are reachable with a good tee ball. Only complaint was the bunkers. we had several balls so close to the bunker walls the only options were to putt into another part of the bunker or try to hit left handed backwards.
Beautiful course!
Course was in great condition, would highly recommend to anyone looking for a high quality round of golf!
Outstanding conditions and variety
Exceptional course layout and maintenance. Beautiful holes and amenities. Only issue was beverage cart. Saw her on the second hole, when we didn’t need anything, and not again til the ninth hole of our second nine!