Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Championship Course)
Links Course in Dornoch, Scotland
Royal Dornoch Golf Club, situated in Dornoch, Highlands, Scotland, is home to the acclaimed Championship Course. Founded in 1877, the Championship Course, a classic 18-hole links layout influenced by Old Tom Morris and modified by George Duncan, is set along the picturesque Dornoch Firth. Known for its challenging play, elevated or plateau greens, and the famous bunkerless 14th hole named 'Foxy', the course offers stunning views and is widely regarded as one of the world's premier golf experiences. The club provides a range of facilities including a clubhouse with dining options, a pro shop, locker rooms, and comprehensive practice areas including a driving range, putting green, chipping green, and practice bunker. Rental services for golf clubs, trolleys, and motor carts are available, though buggy use is restricted to medical reasons. Visitors are welcomed to play throughout the week.
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Dornoch, Highlands, IV25 3LW
Par & Length
Par 70 | 6711 yards (Blue - Male)
Par 76 | 6711 yards (Blue - Female)
Course Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 331 | 184 | 413 | 422 | 353 | 161 | 479 | 434 | 529 | 174 | 449 | 535 | 180 | 445 | 360 | 401 | 405 | 456 | 3306 | 3405 | 6711 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| S.I. | 13 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 6 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
66.3
Slope Rating
114
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 331 | 184 | 413 | 422 | 353 | 161 | 479 | 434 | 529 | 174 | 449 | 535 | 180 | 445 | 360 | 401 | 405 | 456 | 3306 | 3405 | 6711 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 35 | 76 |
| S.I. | 13 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 6 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
71.9
Slope Rating
128
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
Course Features
Driving Range
Practice your long game at the full-length driving range
Putting Green
Perfect your putting stroke before your round
Chipping Green
Hone your short game skills at the dedicated chipping area
Professional Instruction
PGA qualified coaches available for lessons
Club Rental
Quality golf clubs available for rent
Buggy Hire
Electric carts to make your round more comfortable
Pro Shop
Stock up before or after your round from the pro shop
Restaurant
Enjoy excellent dining options in comfortable surroundings
Changing Rooms
Changing rooms with showers to use before and after a round
Location & Contact Information
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