Thurso 1.

Thurso Golf Club - 1.

Founded 1893. A 9-hole course on Dunnet Links at Dunnet Head, nine miles from the town. Putting Greens are large and beautifully level. (GGA). The club also possesses a 9 hole course nearer the town at Ormlie, but those who can get to Dunnet will be amply rewarded by a better course and magnificent scenery. It is a seaside course with the finest turf. The Ormlie course is an inland course, with a fine situation(WWG).

An 8-hole course, flat with very sporting holes. Length 2,400 yards(16 holes), Par 62, SSS 64.(SGC). Membership 55. Last mentioned 1922.

Present club was formed in 1964

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