Thistle Golf Club – Stewart
Plan your round at Thistle Golf Club – Stewart
Stewart 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 Stewart nine is par 35 and plays 3,351 yards from the Thistle tees. The club describes itself as a public golf club where everyone is welcome.
- Public
- 9 holes
- Par 35
- Designed by Tim Cate
- Opened 1999
Course strategy
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Thistle Golf Club – Stewart hole by hole
Hole 1
271
yds ·Gold
The shortest par 4 on the property. A long iron or fairway wood off the tee, left of the big fairway bunker, leaves an approach past three greenside bunkers.
Hole 2
328
yds ·Gold
Two large bunkers sit in the landing area, with water left and long of the fairway. The approach is a forced carry over water to a green guarded by two big bunkers.
Hole 3
139
yds ·Gold
A shorter par 3 that plays hard: water borders the green right and behind, with two large bunkers left. The green is very deep, so pin position and club choice matter.
Hole 4
459
yds ·Gold
A risk-reward par 5. Playing left off the tee takes most of the water out of play, while going right shortens the second shot but lengthens the carry. Bunkers line the right side near the green.
Hole 5
146
yds ·Gold
A shallow, wide green behind a large bunker in front, with a ridge in the middle hidden from the tee. Check the pin location.
Hole 6
420
yds ·Gold
A long par 5 with heavy vegetation on both sides and a bunker in the landing area. Choose a lay-up number carefully: three bunkers left and one right wait, and the green has a greenside bunker.
Hole 7
366
yds ·Gold
A long, straight par 4 with a waste bunker down the right side that also guards the green. Stay left for the best angle and play to the left side of the green.
Hole 8
315
yds ·Gold
An accurate drive is needed, with a bunker left and grass bunkers right. The green is shallow and wide with deep bunkers in front, so take enough club to carry them.
Hole 9
163
yds ·Gold
The finishing par 3 is a forced carry over water to an elevated green ringed by pot bunkers. The green has some of the most severe contours on the property, so aim for the center.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Thistle | Blue | White | Gold | Red | Teal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 378 | 347 | 317 | 271 | 232 | 204 |
| 2 | 4 | 7 | 404 | 394 | 343 | 328 | 243 | 211 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 193 | 178 | 156 | 139 | 99 | 94 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 543 | 515 | 475 | 459 | 412 | 312 |
| 5 | 3 | 8 | 200 | 186 | 163 | 146 | 122 | 90 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 545 | 520 | 486 | 420 | 388 | 348 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | 434 | 424 | 397 | 366 | 335 | 254 |
| 8 | 4 | 3 | 443 | 411 | 377 | 315 | 270 | 233 |
| 9 | 3 | 4 | 211 | 193 | 177 | 163 | 110 | 107 |
| Total | 35 | 3,351 | 3,168 | 2,891 | 2,607 | 2,211 | 1,853 |
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 – Stewart at a glance
Is Thistle Golf Club – Stewart open to the public?
Yes. Thistle Golf Club – Stewart is a public course.
How many holes does Thistle Golf Club – Stewart have, and what's the par?
Thistle Golf Club – Stewart has 9 holes and plays to a par of 35, from 1,853 to 3,351 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Thistle Golf Club – Stewart?
Yes. This guide covers Thistle Golf Club – Stewart hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Thistle Golf Club – Stewart?
Thistle Golf Club – Stewart was designed by Tim Cate and opened in 1999.
What practice facilities does Thistle Golf Club – Stewart 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 – Stewart 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 – Stewart?
Call the course at (910) 444-2500.
Where is Thistle Golf Club – Stewart?
Thistle Golf Club – Stewart 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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