ROYAL Dornoch duo Neil Hampton and Eoin Riddell were quizzed recently by a US-based journalist keen to get the inside track on setting-up a world-class golf facility. After reaching out to Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Sunningdale, Jack Hirsh … [Read more...] about MOTHER NATURE’S ROLE AT ROYAL DORNOCH
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ROYAL DORNOCH PLANS TO MARK THE DEATH OF THE QUEEN
THE historic links and clubhouse facilities at Royal Dornoch Golf Club will close on Monday, September 19 to mark the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Flags have been flying at half-mast at the clubhouse in recent days … [Read more...] about ROYAL DORNOCH PLANS TO MARK THE DEATH OF THE QUEEN
EOIN AND HIS TEAM ARE AMONG THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS
IT’S “Thank a Greenkeeper Day” and an opportunity to hail the fine work carried by golf course management professionals. The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), in conjunction with other global … [Read more...] about EOIN AND HIS TEAM ARE AMONG THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS
Queen Elizabeth II
The club is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. She was a remarkable monarch who served the country with loyalty & dignity for 70 years. On careful consideration the course and clubhouse will remain open as … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth II
NEW CAPTAIN INSTALLED AT ROYAL DORNOCH
PROFESSOR David Bell CBE has been appointed captain of Royal Dornoch Golf Club. A native of the town and a former pupil of Dornoch Academy and Golspie High School, the long-time member takes over the reins from Willie MacKay. He will … [Read more...] about NEW CAPTAIN INSTALLED AT ROYAL DORNOCH
SAM SAVOURS SHIELD WIN AT FIRST ATTEMPT
ENGLISH golfer Sam Prince captured the 108th Carnegie Shield on his first ever visit to Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The plus three handicap Stockport Golf Club player played steadily throughout Sunday’s final to beat Muir of Ord’s John … [Read more...] about SAM SAVOURS SHIELD WIN AT FIRST ATTEMPT
GOLF CLUB TEES-UP GRANTS FOR LOCAL GROUPS
MORE than 20 local groups and charities are being boosted by grants from the Royal Dornoch Golf Club Community Fund. Nearly £12,000 is being paid out this year to individual organisations falling within the IV25 area … [Read more...] about GOLF CLUB TEES-UP GRANTS FOR LOCAL GROUPS
HIGHLAND GOLFING GREAT JOHN SUTHERLAND HONOURED
Willie Mackay, captain of Royal Dornoch Golf Club (left) presents the “John Sutherland Quaich” to Ali Mackay, captain of Wick Golf Club. Also pictured is Wick historian Roy Mackenzie. GOLFING ties between the Highland towns of Wick and … [Read more...] about HIGHLAND GOLFING GREAT JOHN SUTHERLAND HONOURED
Golf Memories Tales Include Royal Dornoch
ROYAL Dornoch’s role in spreading the golfing gospel to North America features in a compilation of poems, essays and reminiscence which is generating interest, and support, for the award-winning Golf Memories Scotland … [Read more...] about Golf Memories Tales Include Royal Dornoch
Open Winner Bill On The Tee At Royal Dornoch
Photo courtesy of The R&A. HARD on the heels of being feted at the Champions Dinner held by The R&A to celebrate the 150th Open, 1981 Champion Golfer of the Year Bill Rogers was teeing-up at Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The … [Read more...] about Open Winner Bill On The Tee At Royal Dornoch