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Thistle Golf Club – Cameron

Plan your round at Thistle Golf Club – Cameron

Cameron is one of three nines at Thistle Golf Club in Sunset Beach, NC: Cameron, MacKay and Stewart, with two nines combined for an 18-hole round. Tim Cate designed the club, which opened in 1999. The Cameron nine is par 36 and plays 3,450 yards from the Thistle tees. The club describes itself as a public golf club where everyone is welcome.

  • Public
  • 9 holes
  • Par 36
  • Designed by Tim Cate
  • Opened 1999

Course strategy

Read the card before you play it

Par362 par 3s · 5 par 4s · 2 par 5s
Yardage · Gold2,580Total yards

Walk the course

Thistle Golf Club – Cameron hole by hole

Hole 1

Par 4Hcp 7

270

yds ·Gold

A short par 4 with water and bunkers left and thick vegetation right. A long iron or fairway wood leaves a short iron into an undulating green, and the center is a good birdie target.

ScorecardView the full scorecard

Distances in yards

Scorecard (distances in yards)
HoleParHcpThistleBlueWhiteGoldRedTeal
147370349326270246206
244414356326271251204
345433410363309284257
4381831561341088581
553518475446428368327
646421396376315279233
742380355337286248224
83920619016414410699
951525500477449390335
Total363,4503,1872,9492,5802,2571,966

Before you go

Everything to know on arrival

Know before you go

  • Book tee times online through the club's TeeItUp link
  • Three nines (Cameron, MacKay, Stewart) are played in pairs for 18 holes, so confirm which two you are playing
  • The scorecard has a recommended-tee chart by driver distance

Practice facilities

The club has a driving range, short game area and putting green, plus PGA-professional instruction.

Food & drink

The Pot Bunker Pub is the club's dining room and full-service bar.

Quick answers

Thistle Golf Club – Cameron at a glance

Is Thistle Golf Club – Cameron open to the public?

Yes. Thistle Golf Club – Cameron is a public course.

How many holes does Thistle Golf Club – Cameron have, and what's the par?

Thistle Golf Club – Cameron has 9 holes and plays to a par of 36, from 1,966 to 3,450 yards depending on the tees.

Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Thistle Golf Club – Cameron?

Yes. This guide covers Thistle Golf Club – Cameron hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.

Who designed Thistle Golf Club – Cameron?

Thistle Golf Club – Cameron was designed by Tim Cate and opened in 1999.

What practice facilities does Thistle Golf Club – Cameron have?

The club has a driving range, short game area and putting green, plus PGA-professional instruction.

What food and drink does Thistle Golf Club – Cameron have?

The Pot Bunker Pub is the club's dining room and full-service bar.

How do you book a tee time at Thistle Golf Club – Cameron?

Call the course at (910) 444-2500.

Where is Thistle Golf Club – Cameron?

Thistle Golf Club – Cameron is at 1815 Olde Thistle Club Road, Sunset Beach, NC 28468.

Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.

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