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- 1 round at Golspie Golf Club
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
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.
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- 1 round at Tain Golf Club
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3 Nights, 4 Rounds
- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 round at Struie Course, Royal Dornoch
- 1 round at Golspie Golf Club
- 1 round at Brora Golf Club
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£578
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2 Nights, 3 Rounds
- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 round at Championship Course, Royal Dornoch
- 1 round at Golspie Golf Club
- 1 round at Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club (Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Links)
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£615
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2 Nights, 3 Rounds
- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 round at Championship Course, Royal Dornoch
- 1 round at Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club (Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Links)
- 1 round at Tain Golf Club
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£717
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3 Nights, 4 Rounds
- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 round at Championship Course, Royal Dornoch
- 1 round at Golspie Golf Club
- 1 round at Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club (Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Links)
- 1 round at Tain Golf Club
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£818
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3 Nights, 4 Rounds
- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 round at Championship Course, Royal Dornoch
- 1 round at Brora Golf Club
- 1 round at Tain Golf Club
- 1 round at Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club (Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Links)
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£850
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3 Nights, 4 Rounds
- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 round at Championship Course, Royal Dornoch
- 1 round at Brora Golf Club
- 1 round at Tain Golf Club
- 1 round at Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club (Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Links)
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£857
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3 Nights, 4 Rounds
- Bed and Breakfast
- 1 round at Championship Course, Royal Dornoch
- 1 round at Tain Golf Club
- 1 round at Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club (Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Links)
- 1 round at Golspie Golf Club
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
| Par | 70 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Old Tom Morris, Donald Ross |
| Opened for play | 1877 |
| 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.
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
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Donald Steel, Robin Hiseman |
| Opened for play | 1899 |
| White | 6,265 yards | SSS 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 6,002 yards | SSS 69 |
| Red | 5,442 yards | SSS 72 |
| Green | 5,211 yards | SSS 70 |
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What Our Golfers Say
9.0
Excellent
14 reviews
Condition overall
9.6
Condition of greens
9.6
Speed of round
66.6%
Value for money
8.6
Facilities
8.4
Difficulty
66.6%
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
Matthew
✓4 Oct 2025
Excellent
10.0
Alexander
✓26 Feb 2025
Average
4.0
Didn’t get the value for money i expected as we were told what tees we had to play off. The course is renowned for being a championship course and boasts such facts as #1 course in Scotland. We were told to play off green tees which dropped the course length from 6600 yards to 5300. We also only had 17 holes to play as the par 3 6th was out of action. Such a disappointment and were badly misinformed by Greg McCullogh who booked my trip. Will never choose Your Golf Travel again it was a rip off
Jeremy
✓6 Sep 2024
Excellent
10.0
Great course. Will definitely return
Peter
✓8 Jun 2024
Excellent
10.0
Fabulous course. Slowed by being placed with two golfers with caddies, and one was very slow everywhere. Caddies could speed their players up, but in doing so no doubt might be risking their tips. Temporary car parking system works well. Great staff in CH and at the tee.
Stephen
✓1 Sep 2023
Excellent
10.0
Absolutely fabulous golf course. Loved playing it.
Scott
✓28 Jun 2023
Excellent
10.0
What a lovely course. Staff were really helpful and friendly. One of the best Links courses in Scotland. The views from the 7th tee are amazing.
Shohreh
✓17 Jun 2023
Good
6.0
Too busy and we were put with other people as a result of it! No buggy but the staff were friendly!
Jandre
✓6 Jun 2023
Excellent
10.0
Wow, just wow! This is the best golf course I have ever played, and it’s very easy to see how most rankings will have this course as a top 10 in the world. 18 unique holes, sea views from every one of them, big bunkers, firm and fast fairways, and big runoffs from the greens. This course takes a bit of getting used to due to the hard fairways(which some golfers may find difficult to hit off if they’ve never played links golf before). A caddie is a must on this course as small mistakes get punished, and good shots are rewarded. This is not a course for high handicap golfers.
Russell
✓24 May 2023
Very Good
8.0
Simon
✓11 May 2023
Excellent
10.0
It`s a top class golf course that lived up to expectations. Very warm welcome from the moment we arrived. Course itself is tough but playable. Greens very good. Food and beverages also to a very high standard.
Barbara
✓9 Jun 2022
Excellent
10.0
I loved the experience! My best round of the trip!
Terry
✓19 Sep 2021
Excellent
10.0
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.
Alistair
✓25 Jun 2021
Excellent
10.0
Undoubtedly one of the best courses in Scotland Must go again sometime Great weather and restaurants good
Richard
✓25 Jul 2019
Very Good
8.0
Royal Dornoch Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a range on site?
No
Are there buggies available to hire?
Yes
How much is the fee for the caddies?
£50 plus discretionary
Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?
None
How many bars are there?
There is 1 bar on site
Is there a charge for car parking on site?
There is complimentary car parking
