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Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course

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4.8
756 Reviews (756)
5 Stars
593
4 Stars
129
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
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729 out of 756 reviews
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4.7
13 Reviews (13)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
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5.0
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4.9
76 Reviews (76)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 3547 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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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
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Mackay/Cameron
Metrics:
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
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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

4.8
756 Reviews (756)

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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jay9755499
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/24/2022

Hello jay9755499,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!

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croucherdog
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/22/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, croucherdog. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course!

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u314162540760
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/22/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314162540760. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course!

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sburke48154
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never disappoints

Friendly staff all around, great course conditions for March. Will be back again, this course has never let me down!! One of my favorites in tje area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/22/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, sburke48154! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course.

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David7706860
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course but parking is limited

Thistle is the nicest course I have played in the area. Very friendly staff and the fairways and greens were excellent. The pace of play was a little slow but only because we were behind a couple of slow foursomes. Biggest complaint was the parking area. I spent 10 minutes searching /waiting for a parking space.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/22/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, David7706860! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course.

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u9881143
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Another great round

Can’t do much better for an $79 round. Will be back again for sure

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/15/2022

Hi, u9881143. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course.

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dcarullo
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We played 18 but the second nine with Stewart and we weren’t crazy about that one the first nine is perfect

We played 18. Very nice course. Enjoyed it a lot store it was a little bit too difficult for us but the front nine was wonderful

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Commented on 03/10/2022

Hello, dcarullo. Thank you for visiting us at Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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u894505368
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/10/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u894505368. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course!

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Nicole123
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/10/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Nicole123. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course!

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Redsleave
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Reviews 9
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/10/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Redsleave. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course!

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Redsleave
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/10/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Redsleave. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course!

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RG1B9D30CC97713DAB2B
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

One of Myrtle Beach Area's Best Courses

Really enjoyed my round at Thistle. Course was in excellent condition and pace of play was very good. Some very challenging holes paired with some easier ones. Highly recommend Thistle to anyone in the area -- local or visitor.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/10/2022

Hi, RG1B9D30CC97713DAB2B. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course.

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RGB2A0EED9401552A01
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/10/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, RGB2A0EED9401552A01. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course!

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jimsp1129
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great golf course

One of the best maintained courses on the Grand Strand.

Course is challenging but fair. Very Friendly staff from bag drop

To pro shop and restaurant. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/10/2022

Hi, jimsp1129. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course.

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FRZbGh9X90NQJwJtdojO
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent Golf Course!

This is one of the best golf courses in the area. The greens are fast and true. The different tees make the course challenging but fair for all skill levels. The course is in excellent condition. The staff are friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/10/2022

Hi, FRZbGh9X90NQJwJtdojO. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course.

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VAK3alxINOPkp5QGxqWz
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

DCH1950

Always love playing @ Thistle… the winter overseed is excellent, new stacked sod bunkering looks tremendous and the greens tools smooth.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/10/2022

Hi, VAK3alxINOPkp5QGxqWz. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course.

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palecap
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/03/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, palecap. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course!

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Patrick5936381
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 02/25/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Patrick5936381. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course!

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u106974613
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/14/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u106974613. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course!

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Jesus4mee
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 02/14/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Jesus4mee. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course!

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