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If you’re one of those golfers who think there’s not such a thing as a leisurely round of golf on the Grand Strand, then think again. With starts on the 27-holes of Thistle Golf Club running 12 minutes apart, chances are you’ll rediscover the joy of playing with time to think and actually savour the game.
Another of the many excellent designs of master golf course architect Tim Cates, the course is meant to capture hints of the Scottish countryside, with wildflowers, heather and rolling mounds. And while there’s an absence of pot bunkers, there’s no doubt Cates was trying to capture a links feel on this course.
The West nine moves through wetlands and coastal forests with some stands of dense trees. Some holes are open and some are closed. Greens on the North nine almost all open and cater to the game of the average golfer. With five sets of tees on it and the other two nine-hole tracks, the course is a favorite among women. Like the other 18 holes, water plays a prominent role on the South nine as well.
For those wanting more of a challenge, the back tees provide it, especially holes like the 555-yard par-5 No. 7, a dogleg that’s as tough as they come when the wind is in play. With a huge traditional Scottish clubhouse, Thistle provides any amenity a golfer could want.
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slow play on course not managed well by staff
slow play on course not managed well by staff
Great course but were overbooked the play was very slow...
Great course but were overbooked the play was very slow and we rushed to get out to play replay .
Great carts, well organized starts, interesting track. Frequent visits by...
Great carts, well organized starts, interesting track. Frequent visits by on course bev cart; did not try inside food/bev. Overall excellent experience here (not quite to the River's Edge standard, but close). We will return here.
Impressive facilities and very good staff.
Impressive facilities and very good staff.
The course was in AMAZING shape and really enjoyed it....
The course was in AMAZING shape and really enjoyed it. The staff in the club house were truly professional and great.
Great course
Great course
Best course, golf carts,, restaurant food,, and staff at all...
Best course, golf carts,, restaurant food,, and staff at all courses we played this week.
Great shape, nicest course played
Great shape, nicest course played
great all round conditions
great all round conditions
No complaints. Day was fantastic.
No complaints. Day was fantastic.
Conditions were one of the best the week we where...
Conditions were one of the best the week we where there. Greens rolled fast and fair. Fairways were in excellent condition. Course layouts I really enjoy
This is definitely a top notch notch golf course
This is definitely a top notch notch golf course
Awesome
Awesome
Great course, good food at the finish, cold beer.
Great course, good food at the finish, cold beer.
Starters were as flexible as granite. had no idea or...
Starters were as flexible as granite. had no idea or willingness on how to stage carts for a large group
Starters are a little pushy. Food is Great!!
Starters are a little pushy. Food is Great!!
Very nice course & everything was 1st class!
Very nice course & everything was 1st class!
beautiful course and some cool history in the clubhouse.
beautiful course and some cool history in the clubhouse.
This course is a little over priced next to the...
This course is a little over priced next to the other two we played.
Did not get to play this course due to rain.
Did not get to play this course due to rain.
Great course in great shape given the lack of rain....
Great course in great shape given the lack of rain. We are putting this one in the annual rotation.
Great course, in great condition
Great course, in great condition
this will continue to stay on our list!
this will continue to stay on our list!
Excellent design and condition. High end. Could improve coordination for...
Excellent design and condition. High end. Could improve coordination for starts and reduce bottleneck at bag drop area. But worth the price.
Nice layout and overall nice course. However, the tee boxes...
Nice layout and overall nice course. However, the tee boxes and many parts of the fairways were in vey bad shape. You have to get better
Very nice course that was a little dryer than it...
Very nice course that was a little dryer than it usually has been in the past. Still a great option.
Seemed a bit dried out. Not as nice as it...
Seemed a bit dried out. Not as nice as it has been in previous years.
Was challenging and in decent shape. Took about an hour...
Was challenging and in decent shape. Took about an hour to get our lunch due to staff shortages in the bar/restaurant. They were working hard, but couldn't keep up.
Awesome course. Great course design. We'll be back
Awesome course. Great course design. We'll be back
The course was in great shape. Friendly to all levels...
The course was in great shape. Friendly to all levels of players. Can't wait to go back.
Great course/club. Makes our "must play on next trip" list
Great course/club. Makes our "must play on next trip" list
Fair and consistent; greens a little slow
Fair and consistent; greens a little slow
Great place, excellent service, nice course.
Great place, excellent service, nice course.
loved the Aligators
loved the Aligators
One of the nicest courses we played
One of the nicest courses we played
All three nines were great.
All three nines were great.
A great day of golf from start to finish
A great day of golf from start to finish
Fun course - great people
Fun course - great people
Course in fairly good shape. They put too many people...
Course in fairly good shape. They put too many people on the course in the morning. Fast 1st 9 then you run into a wall at the turn. Super slow then made it hard to make our afternoon tee time.
Typically one of my favorites. Seems to need some rain...
Typically one of my favorites. Seems to need some rain or water. Like the included range. Some of the staff were more aggressive than necessary. Would still return
5
5
Always play this course, always in good shape
Always play this course, always in good shape
The best staff in the area. Super friendly and super...
The best staff in the area. Super friendly and super incredible. Free lunch tickets and snack bar was not properly staffed to make sure golfers can make the turn (morning to afternoon) in a timely manner.
In great shape.
In great shape.
Great course. Always good conditions
Great course. Always good conditions
Always in great shape. Staff was very accommodating. One of...
Always in great shape. Staff was very accommodating. One of my favorites at Myrtle.
favorite coarse..
favorite coarse..
Worth the price of admission
Worth the price of admission
Hands down the BEST of the 4x courses.....I liked everything...
Hands down the BEST of the 4x courses.....I liked everything about this club. Closed out a great weekends golf with 12 players dining on the outdoor seating overlooking the courses....beautiful place & challenging course....will ABSOLUTLY be back to play all 3x 9's next time around.
Course was excellent. Only negative was the charged us $60...
Course was excellent. Only negative was the charged us $60 a piece for 9 more holes. Last time, they gave us the replay free.
A +
A +
Amazing course. Views and design were great. Conditions phenomenal.
Amazing course. Views and design were great. Conditions phenomenal.
Great course
Great course
really enjoyed, staff very nice
really enjoyed, staff very nice
Excellent course. 1st time playing there.
Excellent course. 1st time playing there.
Worth the extra $$
Worth the extra $$
Outstanding picturesque course
Outstanding picturesque course
I’m ok shape, very wet and greens were unkept. Everyone...
I’m ok shape, very wet and greens were unkept. Everyone was great except a ranger who came out on the start of our 36 hole nine. He was very rude and did not want us to play even we had payed for a replay. Basically told us to leave.
Got yelled at for playing our scheduled replay.
Got yelled at for playing our scheduled replay.
Great Course. Nice layout played all 27 holes:)
Great Course. Nice layout played all 27 holes:)
4
4
Great track but unfortunately the greens were not what they...
Great track but unfortunately the greens were not what they used to be. Very bumpy.
Always nice playing the Thistle.
Always nice playing the Thistle.
Greens impossible
Greens impossible
Absolutely love the golf course, but on our day the...
Absolutely love the golf course, but on our day the on-course employees were over the top. They were hypervigilant on speeding up play, but we were only holding up ourselves. Plus, at CPO and extremely wet conditions, pace of play is hard to maintain. Staff could've handled it better and less aggressively.
From start to finish absolutely awesome!!! The club house is...
From start to finish absolutely awesome!!! The club house is breathtaking!!!
BEST OF THE BUNCH BEAUTIFUL SCEANERY
BEST OF THE BUNCH BEAUTIFUL SCEANERY
M
M
Best course ever played, year over year you cannot compete...
Best course ever played, year over year you cannot compete with grounds, management or design.
Superb layout; great service inside and out; must play again
Superb layout; great service inside and out; must play again
Perfect 1st day course.
Perfect 1st day course.
Best on trip.
Best on trip.
Great course very friendly staff. The conditions were great always...
Great course very friendly staff. The conditions were great always enjoy playing this course.
Nicest course we ever played! Loved the natural setting. Outstanding.
Nicest course we ever played! Loved the natural setting. Outstanding.
Loved the course
Loved the course
I would have rated this course a 5 but the...
I would have rated this course a 5 but the loading area and process were disorganized. We didn’t get a cart until after our T time and had no time to practice.
was in great shape . I would play again
was in great shape . I would play again
Course was dryer on this day and cart rules were...
Course was dryer on this day and cart rules were 90 degrees so made play much more enjoyable.
Love this course and play it every time I'm in...
Love this course and play it every time I'm in the area. Unfortunately the course was very soggy this time and it was cart path only. The courses do not drain well.
Well laid out golf course. Water is there but decent...
Well laid out golf course. Water is there but decent golf shots will keep you dry.
Wow great course , carts like a Cadillac !
Wow great course , carts like a Cadillac !
Best overall course we played. Greens were fantastic
Best overall course we played. Greens were fantastic
3 different 9s make this course one of the nicest...
3 different 9s make this course one of the nicest places I have ever play will play again
Thistle always is so beautiful and a great course to...
Thistle always is so beautiful and a great course to play as this is two years in a row playing there. Best clubhouse I’ve been in!
One of the best courses I’ve played and one of...
One of the best courses I’ve played and one of the fairest course even with the difficulty
Absolutely amazing. Everything about this course was amazing. Like most...
Absolutely amazing. Everything about this course was amazing. Like most of the courses, they experienced quite a bit of water. Greens and fairways were all but perfect. Was a great experience and great day. Make sure you play all (3) courses. All have their own identity.
Very poor drainage
Very poor drainage
Best course we played during this trip. Outstanding conditions, food...
Best course we played during this trip. Outstanding conditions, food in clubhouse, starter/bag handlers, staff. This one is at the top of our list for our next trip.
Course was in great condition
Course was in great condition
Great
Great
The best of all of them . Super nice and...
The best of all of them . Super nice and great course .
Excellent course.
Excellent course.
Everything at the course was excellent Wish I could play...
Everything at the course was excellent Wish I could play this course every day
Wonderful course, challenging, great clubhouse.
Wonderful course, challenging, great clubhouse.
Excellent A++++++
Excellent A++++++
Nice but weather issues
Nice but weather issues
see above
see above
All ways a favorite.
All ways a favorite.
Always excellent condition.
Always excellent condition.
Courteous staff, great facility and as always the course was...
Courteous staff, great facility and as always the course was in fabulous condition. One of the best in the area for variety of holes, conditioning and playability for all skill levels.
Very enjoyable layout and course was in excellent shape.
Very enjoyable layout and course was in excellent shape.
Really enjoyed the course. Very good condition.
Really enjoyed the course. Very good condition.
One of the best on east coast
One of the best on east coast
Nice course. Good condition. Nice folks.
Nice course. Good condition. Nice folks.
All three courses offer a little different taste from shot...
All three courses offer a little different taste from shot placement to grip it and rip it. They were all in good condition and staff was great.
We had to get a rain check so I don't...
We had to get a rain check so I don't know about this course.
slow play on course not managed well by staff
slow play on course not managed well by staff
Great course but were overbooked the play was very slow...
Great course but were overbooked the play was very slow and we rushed to get out to play replay .
Great carts, well organized starts, interesting track. Frequent visits by...
Great carts, well organized starts, interesting track. Frequent visits by on course bev cart; did not try inside food/bev. Overall excellent experience here (not quite to the River's Edge standard, but close). We will return here.
Impressive facilities and very good staff.
Impressive facilities and very good staff.
The course was in AMAZING shape and really enjoyed it....
The course was in AMAZING shape and really enjoyed it. The staff in the club house were truly professional and great.
Great course
Great course
Best course, golf carts,, restaurant food,, and staff at all...
Best course, golf carts,, restaurant food,, and staff at all courses we played this week.
Great shape, nicest course played
Great shape, nicest course played
great all round conditions
great all round conditions
No complaints. Day was fantastic.
No complaints. Day was fantastic.
Conditions were one of the best the week we where...
Conditions were one of the best the week we where there. Greens rolled fast and fair. Fairways were in excellent condition. Course layouts I really enjoy
This is definitely a top notch notch golf course
This is definitely a top notch notch golf course
Awesome
Awesome
Great course, good food at the finish, cold beer.
Great course, good food at the finish, cold beer.
Starters were as flexible as granite. had no idea or...
Starters were as flexible as granite. had no idea or willingness on how to stage carts for a large group
Starters are a little pushy. Food is Great!!
Starters are a little pushy. Food is Great!!
Very nice course & everything was 1st class!
Very nice course & everything was 1st class!
beautiful course and some cool history in the clubhouse.
beautiful course and some cool history in the clubhouse.
This course is a little over priced next to the...
This course is a little over priced next to the other two we played.
Did not get to play this course due to rain.
Did not get to play this course due to rain.
Great course in great shape given the lack of rain....
Great course in great shape given the lack of rain. We are putting this one in the annual rotation.
Great course, in great condition
Great course, in great condition
this will continue to stay on our list!
this will continue to stay on our list!
Excellent design and condition. High end. Could improve coordination for...
Excellent design and condition. High end. Could improve coordination for starts and reduce bottleneck at bag drop area. But worth the price.
Nice layout and overall nice course. However, the tee boxes...
Nice layout and overall nice course. However, the tee boxes and many parts of the fairways were in vey bad shape. You have to get better
Very nice course that was a little dryer than it...
Very nice course that was a little dryer than it usually has been in the past. Still a great option.
Seemed a bit dried out. Not as nice as it...
Seemed a bit dried out. Not as nice as it has been in previous years.
Was challenging and in decent shape. Took about an hour...
Was challenging and in decent shape. Took about an hour to get our lunch due to staff shortages in the bar/restaurant. They were working hard, but couldn't keep up.
Awesome course. Great course design. We'll be back
Awesome course. Great course design. We'll be back
The course was in great shape. Friendly to all levels...
The course was in great shape. Friendly to all levels of players. Can't wait to go back.
Great course/club. Makes our "must play on next trip" list
Great course/club. Makes our "must play on next trip" list
Fair and consistent; greens a little slow
Fair and consistent; greens a little slow
Great place, excellent service, nice course.
Great place, excellent service, nice course.
loved the Aligators
loved the Aligators
One of the nicest courses we played
One of the nicest courses we played
All three nines were great.
All three nines were great.
A great day of golf from start to finish
A great day of golf from start to finish
Fun course - great people
Fun course - great people
Course in fairly good shape. They put too many people...
Course in fairly good shape. They put too many people on the course in the morning. Fast 1st 9 then you run into a wall at the turn. Super slow then made it hard to make our afternoon tee time.
Typically one of my favorites. Seems to need some rain...
Typically one of my favorites. Seems to need some rain or water. Like the included range. Some of the staff were more aggressive than necessary. Would still return
5
5
Always play this course, always in good shape
Always play this course, always in good shape
The best staff in the area. Super friendly and super...
The best staff in the area. Super friendly and super incredible. Free lunch tickets and snack bar was not properly staffed to make sure golfers can make the turn (morning to afternoon) in a timely manner.
In great shape.
In great shape.
Great course. Always good conditions
Great course. Always good conditions
Always in great shape. Staff was very accommodating. One of...
Always in great shape. Staff was very accommodating. One of my favorites at Myrtle.
favorite coarse..
favorite coarse..
Worth the price of admission
Worth the price of admission
Hands down the BEST of the 4x courses.....I liked everything...
Hands down the BEST of the 4x courses.....I liked everything about this club. Closed out a great weekends golf with 12 players dining on the outdoor seating overlooking the courses....beautiful place & challenging course....will ABSOLUTLY be back to play all 3x 9's next time around.
Course was excellent. Only negative was the charged us $60...
Course was excellent. Only negative was the charged us $60 a piece for 9 more holes. Last time, they gave us the replay free.
A +
A +
Amazing course. Views and design were great. Conditions phenomenal.
Amazing course. Views and design were great. Conditions phenomenal.
Great course
Great course
really enjoyed, staff very nice
really enjoyed, staff very nice
Excellent course. 1st time playing there.
Excellent course. 1st time playing there.
Worth the extra $$
Worth the extra $$
Outstanding picturesque course
Outstanding picturesque course
I’m ok shape, very wet and greens were unkept. Everyone...
I’m ok shape, very wet and greens were unkept. Everyone was great except a ranger who came out on the start of our 36 hole nine. He was very rude and did not want us to play even we had payed for a replay. Basically told us to leave.
Got yelled at for playing our scheduled replay.
Got yelled at for playing our scheduled replay.
Great Course. Nice layout played all 27 holes:)
Great Course. Nice layout played all 27 holes:)
4
4
Great track but unfortunately the greens were not what they...
Great track but unfortunately the greens were not what they used to be. Very bumpy.
Always nice playing the Thistle.
Always nice playing the Thistle.
Greens impossible
Greens impossible
Absolutely love the golf course, but on our day the...
Absolutely love the golf course, but on our day the on-course employees were over the top. They were hypervigilant on speeding up play, but we were only holding up ourselves. Plus, at CPO and extremely wet conditions, pace of play is hard to maintain. Staff could've handled it better and less aggressively.
From start to finish absolutely awesome!!! The club house is...
From start to finish absolutely awesome!!! The club house is breathtaking!!!
BEST OF THE BUNCH BEAUTIFUL SCEANERY
BEST OF THE BUNCH BEAUTIFUL SCEANERY
M
M
Best course ever played, year over year you cannot compete...
Best course ever played, year over year you cannot compete with grounds, management or design.
Superb layout; great service inside and out; must play again
Superb layout; great service inside and out; must play again
Perfect 1st day course.
Perfect 1st day course.
Best on trip.
Best on trip.
Great course very friendly staff. The conditions were great always...
Great course very friendly staff. The conditions were great always enjoy playing this course.
Nicest course we ever played! Loved the natural setting. Outstanding.
Nicest course we ever played! Loved the natural setting. Outstanding.
Loved the course
Loved the course
I would have rated this course a 5 but the...
I would have rated this course a 5 but the loading area and process were disorganized. We didn’t get a cart until after our T time and had no time to practice.
was in great shape . I would play again
was in great shape . I would play again
Course was dryer on this day and cart rules were...
Course was dryer on this day and cart rules were 90 degrees so made play much more enjoyable.
Love this course and play it every time I'm in...
Love this course and play it every time I'm in the area. Unfortunately the course was very soggy this time and it was cart path only. The courses do not drain well.
Well laid out golf course. Water is there but decent...
Well laid out golf course. Water is there but decent golf shots will keep you dry.
Wow great course , carts like a Cadillac !
Wow great course , carts like a Cadillac !
Best overall course we played. Greens were fantastic
Best overall course we played. Greens were fantastic
3 different 9s make this course one of the nicest...
3 different 9s make this course one of the nicest places I have ever play will play again
Thistle always is so beautiful and a great course to...
Thistle always is so beautiful and a great course to play as this is two years in a row playing there. Best clubhouse I’ve been in!
One of the best courses I’ve played and one of...
One of the best courses I’ve played and one of the fairest course even with the difficulty
Absolutely amazing. Everything about this course was amazing. Like most...
Absolutely amazing. Everything about this course was amazing. Like most of the courses, they experienced quite a bit of water. Greens and fairways were all but perfect. Was a great experience and great day. Make sure you play all (3) courses. All have their own identity.
Very poor drainage
Very poor drainage
Best course we played during this trip. Outstanding conditions, food...
Best course we played during this trip. Outstanding conditions, food in clubhouse, starter/bag handlers, staff. This one is at the top of our list for our next trip.
Course was in great condition
Course was in great condition
Great
Great
The best of all of them . Super nice and...
The best of all of them . Super nice and great course .
Excellent course.
Excellent course.
Everything at the course was excellent Wish I could play...
Everything at the course was excellent Wish I could play this course every day
Wonderful course, challenging, great clubhouse.
Wonderful course, challenging, great clubhouse.
Excellent A++++++
Excellent A++++++
Nice but weather issues
Nice but weather issues
see above
see above
All ways a favorite.
All ways a favorite.
Always excellent condition.
Always excellent condition.
Courteous staff, great facility and as always the course was...
Courteous staff, great facility and as always the course was in fabulous condition. One of the best in the area for variety of holes, conditioning and playability for all skill levels.
Very enjoyable layout and course was in excellent shape.
Very enjoyable layout and course was in excellent shape.
Really enjoyed the course. Very good condition.
Really enjoyed the course. Very good condition.
One of the best on east coast
One of the best on east coast
Nice course. Good condition. Nice folks.
Nice course. Good condition. Nice folks.
All three courses offer a little different taste from shot...
All three courses offer a little different taste from shot placement to grip it and rip it. They were all in good condition and staff was great.
We had to get a rain check so I don't...
We had to get a rain check so I don't know about this course.