Forss House Hotel, Activities Golf at Royal Dornoch

90 minute drive away
Statistics:Championship Course: 18 Holes, PAR 70, 6595 yards
Struie Course: 18 Holes, PAR 70, 6276 yards

Formed in 1877, Dornoch has now been a Royal club for over 100 years. A Royal title means exceptional standards.

Initially designed Old Tom Morris in 1886 and later modified by JH Taylor and Donald Ross, this course has undergone many subtle changes over the years, mostly lengthening. It has won accolades from many quarters not least from Open champion Tom Watson making it one of the most popular golf courses in Scotland.

The course, like many historic links, goes almost straight out and straight back, but the angle changes subtly at each hole; the greens are big and undulating and many are plateaux requiring well hit shots; nothing is hidden, but it requires a golfer playing at his best to see it all and adjust his strategy. There is plenty of room off the tee, but where to place the drive depends on the wind and the pin positions.

It's not just the Championship course that benefits from the challenges that the links-land throws up. The recent addition of five new holes on the Struie have transformed this course into one that still maintains its role as an enjoyable and entertaining course for the whole family, but one that tests even the lower handicap player.

Should you wish to book tee times, or have any questions, please contact the club by email: bookings@royaldornoch.com or phone: 01862 810219