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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
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About

Holes 18
Type
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6210 yards
Slope 123
Rating 69.9

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1921

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £25
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.1
61 Reviews (61)
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

27th August

Staff made us very welcome, course was in good condition despite all the rain we have had recently, tee off time was perfect, a good afternoons golf was had by our threesome, thanks again Thornton and Teeoff times UK

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tale of 2 halves

Thornton GC what a beauty . Upon first inspection TGC seems a rather easy up and down parkland golf course . Keep it in the fairway and out the trees and you’re laughing. First few holes are a nice warm up; naturally was an easy walking few holes .
Moving into the back 9 well the difficulty really changes !!! Some quirky holes where placement and accuracy certainly trumps big hitting . Greens surrounded by bunkers and the need to keep it out the trees and you’re certainly onto a promising score !
For the time of year (24th December 2023) Thornton was a real delight conditions wise. As expected yes damp underfoot in places and tricky to find your ball in the rough with the fallen leaves, but that’s of course to be expected . Greens for time of year were almost too good (in a good way) and by miles put to shame the greens of other local clubs !
I’ll certainly be back and with that the atmosphere and general feel of the club definitely has made me consider joining them for the new season .
Thank you TGC

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Easy walking friendly members and staff

A lovely well manicured wee course. Easy walking a straightforward layout not many surprises and well bunkers. Most enjoyable will definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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