THE names Royal Dornoch and Donald Ross are inextricably linked in the golfing world. The club’s first professional and one-time greenkeeper left an indelible mark on golf in the United States and Canada, with his hundreds of golf … [Read more...] about DONALD ROSS SPORTSWEAR x ROYAL DORNOCH PARTNERSHIP
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ROYAL DORNOCH COURSES AMONG SCOTLAND’S FINEST
ROYAL Dornoch features at the top end of every list of the world’s must-play links courses. No surprise then to see it maintaining top 10 status in National Club Golfer’s Top 100s Scotland 2023. The Old Course at the Home of … [Read more...] about ROYAL DORNOCH COURSES AMONG SCOTLAND’S FINEST
SUNSHINE STATE GATHERING
A GROUP of Florida-based Royal Dornoch members enjoyed a Sunshine State get-together. They were joined by general manager Neil Hampton and retail manager Brad Smith, during a break from meeting US contacts at the PGA Show in … [Read more...] about SUNSHINE STATE GATHERING
ROYAL DORNOCH TO HOST UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE
Photo: Royal Dornoch’s past captain Willie MacKay (right) welcomes James Skelton, captain of the Oxford and Cambridge Golfing Society, during a recce to the club. IT’S the oldest team event in amateur golf. But this … [Read more...] about ROYAL DORNOCH TO HOST UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE
CLOSE CALL IN BEST OF BRITISH FUN POLL
A FUN online vote ended with Royal Dornoch going head-to-head with The Old Course at St Andrews. Inspired by the World Cup football format, popular blogger and golf course architect Sam Cooper teed-up a Twitter knock-out which saw 32 … [Read more...] about CLOSE CALL IN BEST OF BRITISH FUN POLL
FLYING THE FLAG IN THE USA
TWO members of the Royal Dornoch Golf Club management team will be flying the flag at events lined-up in the USA. With the pandemic putting paid to travel plans over the last two years, general manager Neil Hampton and retail manager … [Read more...] about FLYING THE FLAG IN THE USA
CYBER ATTACK DELAYING RETAIL ORDERS
THE cyber-attack crippling Royal Mail has had a knock-on impact on businesses up and down the country. Sadly, Royal Dornoch Golf Club has not been immune from the problems afflicting the organisation’s ability to deliver overseas mail … [Read more...] about CYBER ATTACK DELAYING RETAIL ORDERS
TIN WHISTLES’ ROSS SCROLL FOR CLUBHOUSE
ROYAL Dornoch has received a framed scroll from an American club sharing a common bond. Following celebrations on either side of the Atlantic to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of legendary course architect and one-time Dornoch … [Read more...] about TIN WHISTLES’ ROSS SCROLL FOR CLUBHOUSE
NEW 99-YEAR LEASE AGREED WITH COUNCIL
Photo: Highland councillor Jim McGillivray (second left) and Royal Dornoch captain Professor David Bell celebrate the new 99-year lease, flanked by Dornoch Provost Paddy Murray and club general manager Neil Hampton. THE New Year has … [Read more...] about NEW 99-YEAR LEASE AGREED WITH COUNCIL
TOP FIVE SPOT IN LATEST RANKINGS
ROYAL Dornoch continues to rank among the world’s favourite golf courses. The biannual World Top 100 list compiled by Golf World/Today’s Golfer has been unveiled in the countdown to Christmas. Members will be delighted to see Royal … [Read more...] about TOP FIVE SPOT IN LATEST RANKINGS