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Thornton Golf Club
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Thornton Golf Club sprawls across an expanse of wooded parkland bounded by the River Ore. The course is mostly flat, making it easy to walk but don't let the lack of elevation deceive you. The golf course provides challenges for all skill levels, it especially tests players who have a tendency to hook their shots. The river comes into play on the par-3 14th hole, which is the first of a set of five demanding holes. Despite being some of the shortest holes on the course, they are actually the most challenging. Long hitters will have to be careful on these finishing holes. The final hole is longer than most of the course's short par 4s but it is more straightforward. In addition to the interesting round, Thornton Golf Club has built its reputation on the excellently maintained greens.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 6210 yards | 69.9 | 123 |
| White (W) | 70 | 6210 yards | 75.0 | 132 |
| Yellow | 70 | 5859 yards | 68.4 | 119 |
| Yellow (W) | 70 | 5859 yards | 73.5 | 127 |
| Red | 70 | 5211 yards | 65.2 | 113 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 5211 yards | 70.0 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 69.9/123 W: 75.0/132 | 348 | 402 | 207 | 405 | 428 | 477 | 186 | 397 | 130 | 2980 | 399 | 401 | 421 | 530 | 196 | 355 | 243 | 286 | 399 | 3230 | 6210 |
| Yellow M: 68.4/119 W: 73.5/127 | 336 | 366 | 195 | 388 | 413 | 456 | 170 | 387 | 120 | 2831 | 333 | 384 | 410 | 498 | 178 | 348 | 228 | 268 | 381 | 3028 | 5859 |
| Red M: 65.2/113 W: 70.0/119 | 322 | 304 | 150 | 377 | 355 | 414 | 156 | 363 | 116 | 2557 | 313 | 323 | 324 | 410 | 156 | 309 | 206 | 248 | 365 | 2654 | 5211 |
| Handicap | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 7 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
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TRICKY BACK 9
Played Thornton last week and thoroughly enjoyed it. While the Front 9 had no real surprises, our fourball still found them sufficiently challenging. This however changed on the Back 9, where there were a number of ‘quirky’ holes. Spent most of our time saying that we would play a number of these holes differently the next time! The greens weren’t the best having just been treated the previous week but in fairness to the club the staff at the shop made this clear during an earlier phone call and offered a very accurate description regarding what stage they were at in respect of their recovery. Had a coffee and a roll before playing. Very good and exceptional value. Wouldn’t hesitate to play this course again although it would be earlier in the season when I understand that the greens would be immaculate.
Challenges when you least expect them
From the layout Thornton looks like a breeze. Front 9 fairly flat and straightforward. You can easily get caught out though. A couple of Par 3s that look simple enough but !.
The back 9 is the beauty though. It's not about big hitting but about planning each shot. Well bunkered Par 3 and a couple of short but tricky Par 4s make for an interesting time if you get too clever
Highly recommended
A wee day oot
Enjoyed the course very much. I spoke to Steve in the pro shop and he when I asked about the course and the greens he confidently said that the greens would be the best I would play this year. The man was right, beautiful pace to the greens and a fair few long putts going in. Very enjoyable course.
Lovely parkland course
Lovely parkland course in central Fife. Staff were very friendly. Course was moderate in terms of difficulty. Some holes on the back 9 were very quirky which was great. Reasonable price.
Lovely course
Played here years ago, condition was fantastic and greens best around the area in my opinion. Always good to come here and play
Hidden Gem
Brilliant course in excellent condition, best greens I've been on all year. Looking at course map it looks like basic out and back layout but it doesn't feel like it and the last 5/6 holes are crackers. Course is not long or overly punishing but enough to test you. Will be back.
The course was in fantastic condition for the time of year . Fast greens , good pace of play . No complaints at all . The course may not any prizes for its layout but it rewards accuracy and it’s very possible to score well here
Nice course
Played Thornton Park on the 1st of April.
Was very happy with the greens and the general condition of the course for the time of year.
Not a difficult track, but a nice challenge and a pretty golf course.
Would recommend and definitely play again.
Thornton
First time playing and certainly won't be the last..greens immaculate and very fast..friendly welcome in.pro shop and members I spoke with very friendly.
A hidden gem in The Kingdom
Fabulous course to test all levels of golfers. Course was in excellent dry condition and the greens are the best we have played on at this time of the year.
Staff were brilliant with us and gave us a great insight into the course. It's a pleasure to play and we shall be returning for another experience of Thornton GC.
Course in great condition for the time of year.
Thornton is a flat tree-lined parkland course with a good variety of holes. On the day of my visit the course was on 18 full greens & fairway mats. The greens were in excellent condition considering the time of year. Have visited Thornton before a couple of times in the last few months & would definitely recommend.
Another good find
Having played Kirkcaldy the week before we ventured a few miles north to Thornton. A great find in excellent condition. Again the greens had been cored a few weeks ago and had come bacl really well and were running very smooth. Layout is a little up and down to start but there are some very interesting holes that need your fullattention. Mostly tree lined so acuracy is the key. A warm welcome from the pro and although we didnt visit the bar it looke dfriendly enough inside. Would defo revisit and recommend.
Thornton Golf Course
Lovely course, tree lined fairways, not alot of rough area's, very forgiving for medium to high handicap golfers like myself. I would highly recommend this golf course.
Thornton
Very good course, some of the greens had some patches, but the pins were away from them, didn't interfere with the game at all. Nice layout, good overall condition.
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