Royal Dornoch
Royal Dornoch is widely regarded as one of the finest and most natural links courses in the world. Situated on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in the remote Scottish Highlands, this masterpiece has inspired course designers for over a century. Tom Watson famously called it "the most fun I have ever had on a golf course," and Donald Ross, who grew up as a greenkeeper here, took its design principles to America where he created Pinehurst No. 2 and over 400 other courses.
The Championship Course features elevated tees and raised plateau greens that offer breathtaking views across the firth to the mountains beyond. These elevated, undulating greens are a hallmark of Dornoch and demand precise approach play with the ball landing softly on the correct tier. The design has influenced countless courses worldwide, and the natural routing through the dunes creates a seamless flow that feels as though the course has existed since the beginning of time.
Despite its remote location in the far north of Scotland — or perhaps because of it — Royal Dornoch consistently ranks among the top five courses on the planet. The journey north through the dramatic Highland scenery is rewarded with an unforgettable golfing experience in one of Scotland's most beautiful and unspoiled landscapes, where the golf is pure, the welcome is warm, and the experience is utterly authentic.