Thornton Golf Club United Kingdom
Thornton Golf Club is a par-70 public course in United Kingdom, playing 6,498 yards from the White 9 Hole Composite tees with a rating of 76.4 and slope of 130.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,498 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 76.4 / 130 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | United Kingdom, USA |
| Coordinates | 56.1672, -3.1259 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White 9 Hole Composite | 6,498 | 76 | 76.4 | 130 |
| White (Men) 2019 | 6,210 | 70 | 69.9 | 123 |
| Yellow 9 Hole Composite | 6,088 | 72 | 74.4 | 126 |
| Yellow (Men) 2019 | 5,859 | 68 | 68.4 | 119 |
| Red 9 Hole Composite | 5,508 | 70 | 71.2 | 122 |
| Red (Men) 2019 | 5,211 | 68 | 65.2 | 113 |
| White (Women) 2019 | 6,210 | 74 | 75 | 132 |
| Yellow (Women) 2015 | 5,859 | 72 | 73.5 | 127 |
| Red (Women) 2015 | 5,211 | 70 | 70 | 119 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White 9 Hole Composite 76.4/130 | 348 | 402 | 207 | 405 | 428 | 477 | 186 | 397 | 399 | 3249 | 348 | 402 | 207 | 405 | 428 | 477 | 186 | 397 | 399 | 3249 | 6498 |
| White (Men) 2019 69.9/123 | 348 | 402 | 207 | 405 | 428 | 477 | 186 | 397 | 130 | 2980 | 399 | 401 | 421 | 530 | 196 | 355 | 243 | 286 | 399 | 3230 | 6210 |
| Yellow 9 Hole Composite 74.4/126 | 336 | 366 | 195 | 388 | 413 | 456 | 170 | 387 | 333 | 3044 | 336 | 366 | 195 | 388 | 413 | 456 | 170 | 387 | 333 | 3044 | 6088 |
| Yellow (Men) 2019 68.4/119 | 336 | 366 | 195 | 388 | 413 | 456 | 170 | 387 | 120 | 2831 | 333 | 384 | 410 | 498 | 178 | 348 | 228 | 268 | 381 | 3028 | 5859 |
| Red 9 Hole Composite 71.2/122 | 322 | 304 | 150 | 377 | 355 | 414 | 156 | 363 | 313 | 2754 | 322 | 304 | 150 | 377 | 355 | 414 | 156 | 363 | 313 | 2754 | 5508 |
| Red (Men) 2019 65.2/113 | 322 | 304 | 150 | 377 | 355 | 414 | 156 | 363 | 116 | 2557 | 313 | 323 | 324 | 410 | 156 | 309 | 206 | 248 | 365 | 2654 | 5211 |
| White (Women) 2019 75/132 | 348 | 402 | 207 | 405 | 428 | 477 | 186 | 397 | 130 | 2980 | 399 | 401 | 421 | 530 | 196 | 355 | 243 | 286 | 399 | 3230 | 6210 |
| Yellow (Women) 2015 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 (Women) 2015 70/119 | 322 | 304 | 150 | 377 | 355 | 414 | 156 | 363 | 116 | 2557 | 313 | 323 | 324 | 410 | 156 | 309 | 206 | 248 | 365 | 2654 | 5211 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White 9 Hole Composite (6,498 yards, 76.4/130)
Course rating 6.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Yellow (Men) 2019 (5,859 yards, 68.4/119)
639 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (Women) 2015 (5,211 yards, 70/119)
1,287 yards shorter than the back tees.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 12 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 477 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 186 yards. 156 from the Red (Men) 2019 tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Thornton Golf Club?
Thornton Golf Club has a course rating of 76.4 and slope of 130 from the back tees. From the Red (Women) 2015 tees, the rating is 70 with a slope of 119.
How long is Thornton Golf Club?
From the back tees, Thornton Golf Club plays 6,498 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Thornton Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 428-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Thornton Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White 9 Hole Composite tees (6,498 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red (Men) 2019 tees (5,211 yards).
Is Thornton Golf Club public or private?
Thornton Golf Club is a public golf course in United Kingdom. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Thornton Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Dunnikier Park Golf Club, Balbirnie Park Golf Club, Glenrothes Golf Club, Kirkcaldy Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Thornton Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Thornton Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Thornton Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Thornton Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Thornton Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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