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Stewart

HOLE 1

PAR: 4 | HCP: 9

The shortest par 4 on property, this requires a long iron or fairway wood off the tee. Play to the left to avoid the large fairway bunker that is in reach off the tee. Your approach will have to navigate three bunkers that protect the green.

YARDAGE

Thistle
378
Gold
271
Blue
347
Red
232
White
317
HOLE 2

PAR: 4 | HCP: 7

An early test into the Stewart nine. You must navigate two large bunkers in the landing area of the fairway. Water left and long of the fairway. Pay attention to the distance to reach the water as it is reachable. Your approach shot is a forced carry over water with two larger bunkers protecting the green. Play to the center of the green to give yourself the best chance at scoring.

YARDAGE

Thistle
404
Gold
328
Blue
394
Red
243
White
343
HOLE 3

PAR: 3 | HCP: 6

One of the shorter par 3’s on property, but can play as one of the most difficult. Water borders the green on the right and behind, with two large bunkers left. A very deep green, pin location and proper club selection is key to a good score.

YARDAGE

Thistle
193
Gold
139
Blue
178
Red
99
White
156
HOLE 4

PAR: 5 | HCP: 2

A true definition of a risk reward hole. The safest play is left off of the tee. This will take the majority of the water out of play. The further right you go, the shorter the second shot; however, the risk is greater with a longer distance to carry the water. Once you navigate the tee shot, your second shot can reach the green to give you an eagle putt. Be mindful of the bunkers that line the right side of the hole and prevent you from running the ball on.

YARDAGE

Thistle
543
Gold
459
Blue
515
Red
412
White
475
HOLE 5

PAR: 3 | HCP: 8

The second of the three par 3’s. A shallow but wide green is protected by a large bunker in front. Be mindful of the pin location as there is a large ridge in the center of the green that is hidden by the bunker short.

YARDAGE

Thistle
200
Gold
146
Blue
186
Red
122
White
163
HOLE 6

PAR: 5 | HCP: 5

A lengthy test of golf. Heavy vegetation left and right, with a bunker in the landing area requires an accurate tee shot. Once you are in the fairway choose your lay-up yardage and execute, be mindful of the three bunkers left and one right that can gobble up your ball. The approach is simple, however, don’t get lax daisy as the green side bunker can wreak havoc.

YARDAGE

Thistle
545
Gold
420
Blue
520
Red
388
White
486
HOLE 7

PAR: 4 | HCP: 1

A long straight par 4 starts your final stretch. A long waste bunker runs the length of the hole to the right, stay left to avoid it and give yourself the best angle of approach. The green is protected by the same waste bunker that is extremely deep and difficult to get out of. Play to the left side of the green and a par you can record.

YARDAGE

Thistle
434
Gold
366
Blue
424
Red
335
White
397
HOLE 8

PAR: 4 | HCP: 3

An accurate drive will be the perfect start to this difficult par 4. Mind the bunker left and the grass bunkers to the right. When approaching the green take enough club to carry the deep bunkers awaiting your ball in the front. Club selection is key as the green is shallow and wide.

YARDAGE

Thistle
443
Gold
315
Blue
411
Red
270
White
377
HOLE 9

PAR: 3 | HCP: 4

Our most memorable hole awaits you here to finish your nine. A force carry over water to an elevated green that is protected by pot bunkers. Not the easiest shot, but a rewarding one if done successfully. Center of the green is a must here, as the contours are some of the most drastic on the property.

YARDAGE

Thistle
211
Gold
163
Blue
193
Red
110
White
177

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1815 Olde Thistle Club Road
Sunset Beach, NC 28468

Phone:

(910) 444-2500

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Winter Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Pro Shop: 7:00am-6:00pm

PUB: 7:00am-6:00pm (Grill closes at 4pm)

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