Founded: 1877

Designer: Old Tom Morris

Refined by: George Duncan and John Sutherland

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Royal Dornoch Golf Club is one of the world’s most revered and historic golf clubs. Established in 1877, the club’s Championship Course is widely regarded as one of the finest links courses globally. The course, originally designed by Old Tom Morris and later refined by George Duncan and John Sutherland, offers a classic out-and-back layout across rugged dunes, with stunning views of the Dornoch Firth.

 

The par-70 Championship Course stretches over 6,700 yards and in known for its natural beauty, strategic bunkering, and large, undulating greens. Royal Dornoch provides a true links experience, with ever-changing coastal winds and challenging terrain that tests even the most skilled golfers. The club also features the Struie Course, a shorter, more forgiving layout that still delivers a memorable round.

 

Royal Dornoch has hosted numerous prestigious events and is consistently ranked among the best golf courses in the world, attracting golfers seeking an authentic and timeless links experience in a breathtaking setting.