Thistle Golf Club

Thistle Golf Club is a nine-hole course in Sunset Beach, drawing design inspiration from Scottish links golf. The layout plays 3,547 yards at par 36, and a driving range is on the property. Despite the nine-hole format, green fees are at the elite level, reflecting the course’s conditioning and design ambitions.

Sunset Beach sits at the southern end of the Brunswick County coast, surrounded by other golf options including Oyster Bay Golf Links, Sandpiper Bay, and the Sea Trail courses. Thistle offers a different pace than the full-length courses in the area, suiting golfers who want a quality nine-hole round without a four-hour commitment. The coastal setting brings salt air and occasional wind off the Atlantic.