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Thornton Golf Club, Mid-Strathorne Farm Course. (1921 – 1924)
The club was founded in 1921.
The first nine-hole course was laid out on land at Mid Strathorne Farm.
In April 1926 the club opened its course at the current location.
From the Free Press, & Kircaldy Guardian Saturday 2 July 1921 – “A golf club is being formed in the village land having bee leased from Mr R Lochhead., farmer, for a period of ten years. Over 50 members have already joined and the list is being kept open for some time so that everyone with a liking for the game may have an opportunity of joining up.”
A mixed fourball was played on the opening day on 6 August 1921. At this time there were 60 gentlemen members, mainly made up of railway and mine workers; 45 ladies; 1 juvenile. The annual subscriptions were; Gents £1/1s; Ladies 10s/6d; Juvenile 7s/6d.
From the Fife Free Press, & Kircaldy Guardian Saturday 13 August 1921 – “The new golf course was formally opened on Saturday afternoon. There was a splendid turnout of local enthusiasts, and a friendly match was played. This is a new venture, and it is hoped that the committee will receive every support and get the club established on a sound footing.”
Result of the first match of the season in April 1923.
Fife Free Press, & Kircaldy Guardian Saturday 21 April 1923. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
The following report also appeared in the above newspaper – “A new clubhouse has been erected on the golf course at Strathore Farm, and the club are indebted to Mr E H Brown, of the Crown Hotel, for a handsome gift of furnishings.”
Report on the annual meeting held in February 1924.
Dundee Courier Friday 22 February 1924. Image © D.C.Thomson & Co. Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
The club to leave their course on Strathore Road in November 1924.
Fife Free Press, & Kircaldy Guardian Saturday 29 November 1924. Image © Johnston Press plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Report on the opening of the new course in April 1926.
Dundee Evening Telegraph Friday 16 April 1926. . Image © D.C.Thomson & Co. Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
The Google Map below pinpoints the area around Mid Strathorne Farm, location of the earlier golf course.