Royal Dornoch Golf Club

Reasons to Visit Royal Dornoch Golf Club

Royal Dornoch is ranked 12th in the world in the Top 100 Courses
The worlds 3rd oldest golf course, originally a 9 hole layout which opened in 1877
Old Tom Morris extended the course to become 18 holes, but Donald Ross gave the course its signature domed greens

Royal Dornoch Golf Club is undoubtedly a member of the exclusive band of legendary links courses that enthusiasts flock to Scotland for. The Championship Course is ranked inside the country's top ten and has had Royal status for over a century.

The town of Dornoch is steeped in history and there is evidence of golf being played here over two Centuries before the club was founded in 1877. Old Tom Morris extended the course to 18 holes in 1889 with John H Taylor making a few changes to Old Tom's layout a few years later.

After the Second World War the Championship course was split in two and incorporated into the Ladies Course to create the Struie with George Duncan adding some extra holes to create the Royal Dornoch Championship links we see today.

Royal Dornoch provides links golf as it should be, accompanied with stunning views across the Dornoch Firth, by far one of the best courses to play on any tour of the Scottish Highlands.

Bed and Breakfast at Royal Marine Hotel
1 round at Brora Golf Club
1 round at Tain Golf Club
1 round at Struie Course, Royal Dornoch (Royal Dornoch Golf Club)

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Golf Courses at Royal Dornoch Golf Club

Championship Course

Esteemed visitors include honorary members Tom Watson and Ben Crenshaw, which gives an insight in to the quality and history inherent at Dornoch. The charm of Dornoch is simple; it is remote, rough and raw. An out-and-back links, the Championship is a links course for the purest, and when the banks of gorse are in full yellow bloom is an absolutely beautiful place, truly one of the best courses in the UK.

The raised, domed green complexes are the trademark of Donald Ross, the revered golf course architect who served his apprenticeship at Dornoch, serving as both greenkeeper and head professional. It is a pleasure to experience the breeding ground of one of Scotland's greatest golfing exports, who garnered fame in the United States and beyond for his golf courses, most notably Pinehurst #2, North Carolina.

Thousands make the pilgrimage to Royal Dornoch every year, and on first glimpse you will understand why.

Tom Watson famously said that his experience at Royal Dornoch was, "the most fun I've ever had on a golf course!"

Royal Dornoch Golf Club is ranked as one of the best courses in Scotland

Course Information
Par	70
Designed by	Old Tom Morris, Donald Ross
Opened for play	1877

Tees
Blue	6,748 yards	SSS 73
White	6,626 yards	SSS 73
Yellow	6,267 yards	SSS 71
Red	5,940 yards	SSS 76
Green	5,359 yards	SSS 72

Struie Course

After the test of the Championship, there is also the chance to wind down with a round on the Struie Course. Though relatively short, the course was lengthened in 2003, and its par of 71 is a genuine challenge for even the most skilled.

Course Information
Par	71
Designed by	Donald Steel, Robin Hiseman
Opened for play	1899

Tees
White	6,265 yards	SSS 70
Yellow	6,002 yards	SSS 69
Red	5,442 yards	SSS 72
Green	5,211 yards	SSS 70

How to get to Royal Dornoch Golf Club

Royal Dornoch Golf Club is situated 45 miles north of Inverness off the A9, just 10 miles from Golspie train station

Address: Golf Road, Dornoch, Highland, Scotland, IV25 3LW

Features

Pro Shop
Putting Greens
Club House
Championship Standard Course

Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Golf Road, Dornoch, IV25 3LW
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9.6

Excellent

Overall Rating for All courses

Condition overall

10.0

Condition of greens

10.0

Speed of round

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Facilities

9.4

Value for money

9.4

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I loved the experience! My best round of the trip!

Barbara – Reviewed 9 Jun 2022

Excellent

Another magnificent experience. Loved the souvenir cover, planner and bag tag on arrival. Practice facilities were ok, nets for warm ups and a very large putting green that you could also chip to. First tee feels special, great photo opportunity. This course was extremely busy but, due to the layout, rarely saw the group in front or behind. Traditional 9 out, 9 back links with great holes and fantastic views. If you’re in the area you must play this course. The aprés golf hospitality was great. Drink and food were very reasonable, views from the clubhouse magnificent.

Terry – Reviewed 19 Sep 2021

Excellent

Undoubtedly one of the best courses in Scotland Must go again sometime Great weather and restaurants good

Alistair – Reviewed 25 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

Richard – Reviewed 25 Jul 2019

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