Royal Dornoch: Story of a Golf Club

Very few courses evoke the same, mystical aura as Royal Dornoch. Its remote location and rich history have combined to make Dornoch a site of pilgrimage for golfers, and it is perennially ranked as one of the Top 10 courses in the World.
The earliest records suggest that golf has been played on the links at Dornoch since 1616, though it is Old Tom Morris and John Sutherland who are credited with designing the layout that exists today. A traditional out-and-back links, you are greeted with stunning, panoramic views across the Dornoch Firth from the moment that you step onto the third tee box.
Aside from the natural routing, the course is renowned for its wickedly undulating green complexes, which require the full array of short game shots if you hope to scramble a par. Indeed, Tom Watson famously remarked that the hardest second shot at Dornoch was on the par three 2nd, if you missed the green!
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[@keithwelch9351]

What a joy to have played there twice back in 1999.

[@CookieJarGolf]

Stunning place right?! 😮 🔥

[@joescott9720]

Thank you for this video. Great work. Captures Dornoch’s stunning links amazingly well in 5 minutes

[@CookieJarGolf]

Thanks Joe 🙏

[@danamcqueen6982]

Best course I’ve ever played. Looking forward to getting back up there.

[@ACOUPER100]

Probably my number one followed closely by Royal Aberdeen

[@CookieJarGolf]

All those people who say this can’t be wrong. I’ve personally not played RA - very keen to next year 👍

[@jeffarenson8412]

My favorite links (so far) and probably course. Film lived up to the billing. Well done as usual.

[@CookieJarGolf]

Thank you Jeff! Glad you enjoyed 🙏👊

[@johnjarvis9816]

Going back for the 3rd time in April. Can't wait!!

[@CookieJarGolf]

Lovely - looks stunning when the heather is in bloom during the summer months! April is always a perfect time for golf trips 👍🔥

[@johnjarvis9816]

Yeah, should have played it this April but had to re-schedule due to COVID. Played it in 2019 with the Heather out. Stunning!!

[@brucefitzpatrick3731]

lovely vistas across the Dornoch Firth!

[@CookieJarGolf]

👊🔥😎

[@tommills7771]

What a course!

[@CookieJarGolf]

What a film - well done mate 🎥 🔥🔥

[@stevenfortney2752]

Cannot wait to play here!

[@CookieJarGolf]

You’ll love he it Steven

[@kieranmurdochgolf]

Great video guys. This is a course I've always wanted to play. I think next year I'm going to make the journey and enjoy it once and for all.!

[@CookieJarGolf]

Kieran it’s an ultimate bucket list course! You’ll love it! Glad you enjoyed the film 👊🔥

[@samwilliams238]

Great work Mills! 👊🔥

[@tommills7771]

You're always too kind!

[@official_Grant]

RIP Charles, our fallen Dornoch brother

[@NineHoleGolf]

Awesome film, and what a place! Looking to add Dornoch to the Brora trip.

[@CookieJarGolf]

Thanks 🙏- you 100% need to! It’s genuinely one of the best places you will ever play golf

[@rasmusekeroth8518]

Great cinematics, and interesting as always! Keep creating great content!

[@CookieJarGolf]

Thank you - it’s got so much great history! Have you played it? We’ve got loads more to come - another film landing next week 🔥

[@rasmusekeroth8518]

@@CookieJarGolf Not yet! But it's on my bucketlist. Hopefully I'll be able to go there soon after the pandemic!

[@5992orchards]

Another great video! Nice work guys!

[@CookieJarGolf]

Thanks 🙏 another one next week 👍

[@DucksatKilspindie]

Great video, extremely well crafted.

[@CookieJarGolf]

Thanks guys 👍 East Lothian films after Xmas

[@dl2566]

Great video guys!

[@CookieJarGolf]

Thank you - have you played Dornoch? PS: another coming next week 👍

[@dl2566]

@@CookieJarGolf afraid I haven’t ventured that far north yet but looks well worth finding the excuse! Keep them coming, definitely giving me the golf fix whilst the weather is so grim!

[@willemhaifetz-chen1588]

Former President Bill Clinton played right behind me and my dad and brother. What an epic links, club and occasion.

[@CookieJarGolf]

Another great story! 🙌

[@gabrielward1344]

God these videos are incredible. What editing software do you use?

[@CookieJarGolf]

Final Cut Pro 👍

[@jdubs9922]

Dornoch is on a very short list of "if I had to play one course the rest of my life"

[@CG-or1re]

would love them to play an open there one day

[@CookieJarGolf]

I would worry the length isn’t available for the modern era, but I know what you mean - it’s the greatest to never hold one without a doubt

[@notdrivingaminimetro]

There are two course in the UK that have never hosted an Open that should have. This and County Down

[@strisadyecris5109]

I'm Alone 😍😥