Thornton, established in 1921, is a scenic and wooded, parkland course renowned for the condition of its greens. The course, bounded by the River Ore, is easy walking and will provide a stirring round to players of all abilities.

The course provides a challenge for the serious golfer and a real test for those who tend to hook and equally offers a pleasant golfing experience for all. The course has a testing finishing five holes which hold your attention to the very end. Here, the River Ore comes into play with the par three, 14th 'Burn' hole a particular feature.