Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Championship Course

A guide to Royal Dornoch course and facilities

Royal Dornoch Championship Course 6th

Key Information:

Founded in 1877, Royal Dornoch, Championship Course was laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1886, first golf professional was golf architect Donald Ross. 
A second 18 hole course, The Struie, originally opened as a 12 hole Ladies course in 1899 and opened to the present 18 holes in 1999.

Course Statistics:

 Length (m)Course Rating (M / W)Slope Rating (M / W)
blue679973.5 / –138 / –
white664972.8 / –137 / –
yellow629971.3 / –131 / –
red592069.5 / 75.5127 / 138
green529666.3 / 71.9114 / 128
PAR 70 (Men) 76 (Women)

Location information:

Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Golf Rd, Dornoch, IV25 3LW

Good to know:

  • Caddies and forecaddies are available to book
  • Buggy policy – only available for medical reasons. A medical certificate and driving license are required.
  • Golf clubs available for hire.
  • Complimentary push trollies and electric trolleys available for hire.
  • Halfway House – situated behind the ninth green, with views of the Royal Dornoch Championship Course
  • Complimentary use of practice facility prior to tee time. Driving Nets, short game and practice putting green beside the Clubhouse, and covered bays at practice ground. Golf balls not supplied.
  • Clubhouse with bar and dining, lockers, showers and drying facilities

Single golfers:

Single golfers can play Royal Dornoch and book online. Please note you may be matched with other players.

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