Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, USA

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4.8

756 Reviews (756)

5 Stars

593

4 Stars

129

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.8

Value

4.5

Layout

4.9

Friendliness

4.9

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.8

99.5%

Recommend this course

729 out of 756 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.7

13 Reviews (13)

5 Stars

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3 Stars

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Conditions

4.8

Value

4.6

Layout

4.8

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.8

StaffFriendliness

5.0

100.0%

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13 out of 13 reviews

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Avg Rating

4.9

76 Reviews (76)

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Conditions

4.9

Value

4.6

Layout

4.9

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.8

StaffFriendliness

4.9

100.0%

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76 out of 76 reviews

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About

Holes 9

Type Public

Par 36

Length 3547 yards

Slope N/A

Rating N/A

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Tees

Tee	Par	Length
Thistle	36	3547 yards
Blue	36	3308 yards
White	36	3092 yards
Gold	36	2776 yards
Red	36	2355 yards

Track Rounds

Scorecard

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

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2025 #30) (2024 #5) (2023 #23) (2016 #14)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2025 #16) (2024 #21) (2016 #14)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2025 #21) (2022 #15) (2021 #24) (2016 #6)
Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2024 #2) (2023 #2) (2022 #12) (2021 #3) (2020 #13) (2016 #1) (2015 #9)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2016 #11)

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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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

marklinnbaker

Played On 05/10/2021

Reviews 4

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 05/11/2021

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Thistle Golf Club! We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Andybayne

Played On 04/30/2021

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Awesome course.

I will definitely be playing here again. Greens are in great shape and the course is very well-maintained. If you can get a hot deal on Golfnow it is worth every penny. Also the wild life is awesome, got to see a few alligators, and some big turkeys walking around.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 05/11/2021

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Thistle Golf Club!

Solrick

Played On 05/03/2021

Reviews 13

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Brown Thistle

There was a large crowd when we arrived for an afternoon tee time. The staff was friendly and efficient getting all the groups rolling out on the 3, 9- hole loops. We never had to wait the whole round. The fairways played firm and fast having not greened up all the way. The greens were a bit slow with fair amount of slope. It was over priced compared to other courses in the area with equal or better conditions. Really liked the layout, pace of play and overall experience.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 05/04/2021

Thank you for your review! We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Thistle Golf Club! We hope to see you again soon!

Chuck3509997

Played On 04/27/2021

Reviews 97

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 500 Contributor

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Medieval

Awesome clubhouse. One of my favorite courses to play

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 05/04/2021

Thank you for your kind words and feedback! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club!

u314159926639

Played On 04/30/2021

Reviews 63

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 05/03/2021

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

AkxqfEuIjKc4H973Kpx1

Played On 04/16/2021

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Highly recommend

Beautiful golf course!! Quiet and perfect for any local or tourist .not far from Little River and much nicer better deals than Little River .

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 05/03/2021

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club!

71116392

Played On 04/29/2021

Reviews 10

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 05/24/2021

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Thistle Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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71116392

Played On 04/29/2021

Reviews 10

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/30/2021

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!

merkeldj

Played On 04/28/2021

Reviews 2

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/30/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club!

u885431732

Played On 04/27/2021

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/28/2021

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!

DLloyd1970

Played On 04/26/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/27/2021

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!

Edgardo4081523

Played On 04/21/2021

Reviews 2

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

Course and Staff were fantastic

Loved the course. I played off the wrong tees. Great information on the back of the scorecard that would have helped. The only negative to my round was the wait at the turn. I had to wait 20 minutes before I was allowed to start my back 9. Not ideal as going out early in order to complete 18 in as little time as possible.Ranger was very helpful and understanding.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Fair

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/26/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us! Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Thistle Golf Club thanks you!

u496154488

Played On 04/19/2021

Reviews 20

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Everything good. Greens were slow, but had good grass as did fairways. A couple of tee boxes on Macay nine iffy, but if that’s my only complaint it’s hardly worth mentioning. Nice guys at check in.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/20/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us! Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Thistle Golf Club thanks you!

u565840891

Played On 04/10/2021

Reviews 1

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/19/2021

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!

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u243745195

Played On 04/14/2021

Reviews 57

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Nice course

Great layout very crowded and still flowed well greens roll well

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/15/2021

Thank you for your review! We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Thistle Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

u314161428754

Played On 04/13/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/15/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club!

Joseph6727426

Played On 04/10/2021

Reviews 11

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/12/2021

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!

n9eQhDd8etxbrJI2jaYT

Played On 04/09/2021

Reviews 19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/12/2021

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

vinilp

Played On 04/07/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 04/08/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club!

u000005339739

Played On 03/26/2021

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Thistle Golf Club - Cameron Course

Commented on 03/31/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Thistle Golf Club!

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FAQ

What is the address of Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course?

Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course is located at 1815 Olde Thistle Club Rd, Sunset Beach, North Carolina 28468, Brunswick County.

Is Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course open to the public?

Yes, Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course is open to the public.

What year did Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course open?

Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course was built in 1999.

Who designed Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course?

Tim Cate (1999) is the architect of Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course.

What type of grass does Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course have?

Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course has TifEagle Bermuda Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course

The par of Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course is 36.

What is the length of Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course

The length of Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course is 3547 yards.

What are the course conditions at Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Thistle Golf Club - MacKay Course are excellent.

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