Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Dornoch, Scotland
A golfing nirvana lies hidden away in the north of Scotland
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📷 John Haslam / foxypar4
Across the world, the list of courses and golfing experiences better than what you’ll find at Royal Dornoch can be counted on two hands. Maybe one. Dornoch is that special. Playing atop a bluff overlooking the North Sea before plunging down to hug the coastline, Dornoch is a classic links course and consensus top 10 golf course in the world. It’s a long ways from anyways – an hour north of Inverness, which three hours north of Edinburgh – is but if you make the journey, you’re not likely to forget it.
Expert Reviews
Royal Dornoch is a pilgrimage every golfer should make at least once in their lifetime. From the moment you step on to the course, an air of calm descends. And no matter what the course throws at you – lightning fast plateau greens, gorse-lined fairways, blind shots, howling winds – you’ll still walk off the links with a smile on your face.
Today's GolferRankings
World
#2
Golf Digest
#6
Planet Golf
#8
Top 100 Golf Courses
#9
Golf Course Architecture
#14
Golf Magazine
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Course Photos
Course Layout
Course Flyover
What To Know
Yardage & Tees
When to Play
March through June is the driest season, while the warmest temperatures can be found June through September. April through November is a fine time to play Royal Dornoch, with May-June being your best bet.Â
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Sunshine
Precipitation
Greens Fees
Month |
Greens Fees |
| January | £100 |
| February | £100 |
| March | £100 |
| April | £180, £110 after 6 p.m. |
| May | £180, £110 after 6 p.m. |
| June | £180, £110 after 6 p.m. |
| July | £180, £110 after 6 p.m. |
| August | £180, £110 after 5:30 p.m. |
| September | £180 |
| October | £180 |
| November | £100 |
| December | £100 |
Note: Juniors 17 and under play for 50% of above prices.
Greens fees last verified November 2018. View them on royaldornoch.com
Visitor Tee Times
Rentals & Caddies
Clubs are available to rent for £30. Book them in advance.
Pull carts are available for £5.
Electric hand carts are available for £15.
Golf carts are£35 and only available to those who need them for medical reasons. Bring a medical certificate and reserve in advance.
Getting There
Golf Rd, Dornoch IV25 3LW, United Kingdom
Nearest Airport:
Other Airports:
Aberdeen (140 miles / 3 hours)
Practice Facilities
Other Things To Know
Year Built: 1877
Architects: Old Tom Morris extended the original 9 hole course to 18 holes in 1886. Later additions by George Duncan.
Deals: There is a fantastic Stay and Play deal available that will get you on Royal Dornoch (and Castle Stuart and/or The Nairn) for potentially half-price. Details are here.