Royal Dornoch Golf Club
4.9
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Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Highlands is a 36 hole course with the 18 hole, par 70 (6711 yard) Championship & 18 hole, par 71 (6265 yard) Struie Course. A private, links golf course established in 1877
36 holes | Par Championship 70; Struie71 | Championship 6711; Struie 6265 yards | Private | Links
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Address: Golf Road, Dornoch, Highlands, IV25 3LW United Kingdom
Tel: 01862 810219 Ext 185
Golf Pro: Andrew Skinner | Tel: 01862 810219 ext 7 or 01862 811924
Website: http://www.royaldornoch.com
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.9
AVERAGE RATING 4.6
(based on 45 reviews)
5 star
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4 star
9
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1
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HIGHLY RATED
96%
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Skip/ Coral Springs rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 5 2017
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Mark S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 23 2017
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Emma V rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 14 2016
Lovely course and clubhouse. Very windy when we played, with odd showers, which made the greens lightning fast but really enjoyable round. Would thoroughly recommend
(Round played: Nov 2016 - Score: 102 Handicap: 13.2)
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Alan B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2016
Royal Dornoch is on almost every top 10 list of the world's golf course that you can find. Well worth experiencing.
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 99 Handicap: 18)
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 99 Handicap: 18)
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Alistair W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2016
Stunning, no other words, probably my favourite ever!
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 86 Handicap: 12.3)
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John H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 4 2015
Too much public access all through course, not sure it's worth the 4 hour drive
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 92 Handicap: 18.7)
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Clive / Bristol rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2015
Fantastic course, not a bad hole on it, and in great condition. The views of the course and surrounding areas are stunning. I've played most of Scotland's top courses and this is the best in my opinion.
Be warned however, it is a difficult course, especially when the wind blows, some of the rough is evil and there's plenty of gorse about to eat up those bad shots. If you're new to the game or a bit wayward, you could easily rack up a massive score and empty your bag of balls.
Although it shouldn't put you off from visiting, the clubhouse isn't great to be honest. It's not comparable with other top venues and although it's reasonably priced and the food is of a good standard, It's too small with too many tables squeezed in to the bar/restaurant. The service is friendly but it can be a little chaotic. When I was there the poor waitresses were running around all over the place and two of them fell over chairs, almost on to their faces. Also on one occasion they completely forgot about our starters and served mains only. There is also no outside seating area.
One other thing if your planning a visit to this area. There are so many good courses in this area, don't waste any time or money playing The Struie course, unless you've already exhausted Brora, Golspie,Tain, the 2 Nairn courses, Moray, Forres and probably a few more.
The Struie is very dissapointing, it probably has 3 or 4 good holes but a lot of them are up and down a flat field with very little definition. The greens aren't as good as The Championship course either.
You must play The Championship course though.
Be warned however, it is a difficult course, especially when the wind blows, some of the rough is evil and there's plenty of gorse about to eat up those bad shots. If you're new to the game or a bit wayward, you could easily rack up a massive score and empty your bag of balls.
Although it shouldn't put you off from visiting, the clubhouse isn't great to be honest. It's not comparable with other top venues and although it's reasonably priced and the food is of a good standard, It's too small with too many tables squeezed in to the bar/restaurant. The service is friendly but it can be a little chaotic. When I was there the poor waitresses were running around all over the place and two of them fell over chairs, almost on to their faces. Also on one occasion they completely forgot about our starters and served mains only. There is also no outside seating area.
One other thing if your planning a visit to this area. There are so many good courses in this area, don't waste any time or money playing The Struie course, unless you've already exhausted Brora, Golspie,Tain, the 2 Nairn courses, Moray, Forres and probably a few more.
The Struie is very dissapointing, it probably has 3 or 4 good holes but a lot of them are up and down a flat field with very little definition. The greens aren't as good as The Championship course either.
You must play The Championship course though.
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Duncan S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2015
Wonderful golf course in superb condition. Not a bad hole on the course and spectacular scenery.
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 79 Handicap: 5.2)
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Craig G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 30 2014
Fantastic golf course! Probably one of the best I've ever played. It is pricey but well worth it. Kitchen closed early on Saturday for a function so we were unable to have a meal there, but other than that, cannot fault the golf course.
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 82 Handicap: 10.9)
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 82 Handicap: 10.9)
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Ian H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2014
at least as good as any other top class links course I've played including turnberry and troon. Only down side is a lack of a driving range for non members. Staff really friendly and helpful. Beautiful challenging course and if the wind gets up it gets radically harder
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 79 Handicap: 9)
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 79 Handicap: 9)
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Douglas C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 1 2014
Fantastic course and well worth a visit, warm welcome in the clubhouse and a quiet course which made for a very relaxing round of golf on a Saturday morning. Slight problem with the Scottish weather but always to be expected.
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 84 Handicap: 9.1)
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 84 Handicap: 9.1)
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David P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 20 2014
Would have loved to have played the championship course but this was more than a decent substitute. Great course.
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 96 Handicap: 18.9)
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 96 Handicap: 18.9)
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Jonathan A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 6 2014
sunny day 7c light wind greens not cut putts slow winter tee shortened course
(Round played: Feb 2014 - Score: 88 Handicap: 14.5)
(Round played: Feb 2014 - Score: 88 Handicap: 14.5)
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Carberry B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 26 2013
Very disappointing - both greens and fairways in extremely poor condition relative to it's prestigious status. Felt like asking for my money back! C. Black
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Adam B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 8 2013
Unreal course. Playing is a total bucket list opportunity. Its both challenging and fun. Course is in great shape, bunkers are a challenge and greens were everything but flat. Tough to describe how awesome it is, unless you have been there.
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 119 Handicap: 27.1)
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 119 Handicap: 27.1)
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