DORNOCH is ready to build on the success of last year’s Hogmanay Street Party. The celebrations were forced to go on hold for two years by the pandemic. But last year’s decision to revive the annual gathering in the Square was … [Read more...] about FUNDRAISING PUSH FOR HOGMANAY STREET PARTY
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DONALD ROSS 1872-1948
DONALD Ross was born in Dornoch on November 23, 1872. The birthday of the first professional and “keeper of the green” at Royal Dornoch Golf Club will be toasted on both sides of the Atlantic. After leaving his Highland hometown, Ross … [Read more...] about DONALD ROSS 1872-1948
The Wisdom of Willie
WILLIE Skinner has been part of the fabric of Royal Dornoch Golf Club since his schooldays. Now 90, and still taking to the links, Willie has been a caddy, a multiple club champion and served as the professional from 1973-98, with his … [Read more...] about The Wisdom of Willie
THE GOLFING TIES THAT BIND
Photo: The Royal Dornoch team which featured in this year's match with the County Club of North Carolina. Captain David Bell led the Royal Dornoch team. THE ties between Royal Dornoch and the Country Club of North Carolina have been … [Read more...] about THE GOLFING TIES THAT BIND
LITERARY PODCAST FOCUSES ON DORNOCH AND GOLF IN THE HIGHLANDS
CANADIAN golf writer Lorne Rubenstein’s celebrated book “A Season in Dornoch” is being reissued in a fresh guise to celebrate a milestone 25th anniversary early next year. With that in mind, fellow authors and acclaimed golf historians … [Read more...] about LITERARY PODCAST FOCUSES ON DORNOCH AND GOLF IN THE HIGHLANDS
WORK UNDER WAY ON NEW HOLE FOR THE STRUIE
Photo: An aerial view of work under way on a new 9th hole at Royal Dornoch's Struie Course. Pic: Matthew Harris ROYAL Dornoch Golf Club is embarking on ambitious plans to enhance our status as a magnet for golfers from around the … [Read more...] about WORK UNDER WAY ON NEW HOLE FOR THE STRUIE
BIG APPLE BASED MAGAZINE HAILS THE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
ROYAL Dornoch is no stranger to being name-checked in prestigious golf magazine rankings. Now the latest listings unveiled for 2023 by New York based Golf.com sees the Championship Course moving up two places to 10th. General manager … [Read more...] about BIG APPLE BASED MAGAZINE HAILS THE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
WORK EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE FOR ZARA
Photo: Royal Dornoch member Zara MacDonald pictured at Golf Gleidingen with Daniela Buchholz, golf tourism and guest relations manager and Friedrich-Wilhelm Knust, owner of Golf51. GOLF mad teenager Zara Macdonald’s work experience … [Read more...] about WORK EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE FOR ZARA
CHAMPIONSHIP GEM LISTED AMONG DO-OR-DIE PAR 3 CLASSICS
THE Par 3 holes on the Championship Course at Royal Dornoch are regarded among the toughest collection to be found on any links in world golf. Emerge unscathed from this teasing quartet and you can give yourself a well-deserved pat on … [Read more...] about CHAMPIONSHIP GEM LISTED AMONG DO-OR-DIE PAR 3 CLASSICS
EOIN HIGHLIGHTS ROYAL DORNOCH’S GREEN CREDENTIALS
OCTOBER 9-13 marks the second annual Sustainable Golf Week, encouraging worldwide organisations to celebrate the environmental benefits of the sport Scotland gave to the world. It is being promoted by the Golf Environment Organisation to … [Read more...] about EOIN HIGHLIGHTS ROYAL DORNOCH’S GREEN CREDENTIALS