Thistle Gc is an 18-hole golf course in Sunset Beach, NC with a par of 71. It offers 6 tee sets: thistle tees (6,727 yards, slope 141, rating 73.6), blue tees (6,274 yards, slope 135, rating 71), white tees (5,696 yards, slope 125, rating 68.4), white/gold hybrid (5,476 yards, slope 122, rating 67.3), gold tees (5,092 yards, slope 112, rating 65.7), red tees (4,357 yards, slope 108, rating 62.5). The hardest hole is #9, a par 5 playing 389 yards from the first tee.
Thistle Gc
Sunset Beach, NC
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a welcoming fairway that tightens as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, while the left offers a safer entry for approach shots.

A challenging par 4 with a narrow fairway that demands accuracy off the tee. Water hazards and bunkers threaten both sides of the approach, making this one of the course's most demanding mid-length holes.

A substantial par 4 that plays longer than its yardage suggests, with a fairway that doglegs slightly left. Bunkers frame the landing area and guard the green, requiring precision on both shots.

A short par 3 protected by bunkers around the green complex. The relatively modest distance belies the accuracy needed to find the putting surface and avoid sand.

A reachable par 5 with a wide-open fairway inviting aggressive play from the tee. Water or rough hazards pinch the fairway in the landing zone, forcing decisions on the second shot.

A par 4 that plays uphill throughout with a dogleg right character. Bunkers guard the outside of the turn and protect the elevated green, making this a stern test of distance control.

Thistle's signature hole—a dramatic par 4 that ranks among the course's most difficult. Out-of-bounds or severe rough threatens the right side, while bunkers and natural hazards squeeze the left, creating a narrow corridor to the green.

A short par 3 with a deceivingly small green surrounded by protective bunkers. Wind and elevation change make this diminutive hole far more challenging than yardage alone suggests.

The course's most demanding par 5, stretching across varied terrain with water hazards creating a serpentine challenge. The fairway bends and narrows at strategic points, testing both length and positioning.

A benign par 4 offering the gentlest opening to the back nine with a straightforward fairway. Minimal hazards make this an inviting opportunity to start the second half on a positive note.

A par 4 with a dogleg right that tightens significantly near the green. Bunkers cluster on the inside of the turn and guard the right flank of the putting surface.

A short par 3 with a well-bunkered green that plays smaller than its actual dimensions. The bunkers are positioned to catch both long and short approaches.

A lengthy par 5 that demands two solid blows to reach scoring position, with fairway hazards that narrow the landing zone at critical yardages. Water or rough on the left side creates risk-reward decisions throughout.

A diminutive par 3 with minimal margin for error, featuring a tight green surrounded by bunkers. The short distance is deceptive given the demanding accuracy required.

A sprawling par 5 that plays longer than yardage with a fairway that bends and narrows through the middle sections. Strategic bunkering and water hazards reward precise positioning on the second shot.

The course's second-most difficult hole, a powerful par 4 that demands length and accuracy with hazards threatening both sides of the fairway. The approach to a well-bunkered green is particularly treacherous.

A par 4 with a pronounced dogleg right that squeezes the fairway at the turn. Bunkers on the inside corner and surrounding the green punish both poor drives and wayward approaches.

A finishing par 3 with a green set against hazards that frame both sides and behind. The dramatic final hole demands a confident stroke to close the round.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| HCP | 13 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| thistle tees | 368 | 402 | 435 | 180 | 509 | 420 | 376 | 198 | 521 | 3409 | 376 | 403 | 189 | 532 | 196 | 550 | 431 | 432 | 209 | 3318 | 6727 |
| blue tees | 346 | 351 | 402 | 154 | 467 | 393 | 352 | 185 | 498 | 3148 | 344 | 386 | 174 | 502 | 180 | 523 | 422 | 405 | 190 | 3126 | 6274 |
| white tees | 314 | 322 | 345 | 131 | 441 | 369 | 330 | 154 | 472 | 2878 | 307 | 341 | 152 | 465 | 159 | 491 | 387 | 341 | 175 | 2818 | 5696 |
| white/gold hybrid | 314 | 322 | 345 | 131 | 418 | 312 | 330 | 154 | 445 | 2771 | 307 | 341 | 152 | 444 | 159 | 423 | 363 | 341 | 175 | 2705 | 5476 |
| gold tees | 268 | 271 | 310 | 106 | 418 | 312 | 285 | 136 | 445 | 2551 | 270 | 328 | 133 | 444 | 119 | 423 | 363 | 308 | 153 | 2541 | 5092 |
| red tees | 243 | 251 | 285 | 87 | 362 | 276 | 247 | 98 | 389 | 2238 | 230 | 245 | 97 | 403 | 91 | 390 | 289 | 263 | 111 | 2119 | 4357 |