Royal Dornoch Golf Club is teeing off a major expansion plan as it bids to boost the region’s golf tourism appeal.
The Championship course on the shores of the Moray Firth has long been a popular destination for golfers and the club is to revamp its sister Struie Course while creating two additional short courses and improved practice facilities.
Accommodation lodges are also earmarked for the Sutherland site, with the development made possible by last year’s purchase of 50 acres of adjacent farmland at Davochfin.
The plans have been revealed as the club forecasts a 30 per cent rise in advance booking for the 2026 season compared to the same period last year.
The expansion is expected to create many full-time and seasonal jobs once the new courses and accommodation are fully operational.
Meanwhile, its new energy-efficient clubhouse, funded through a £5 million package from Bank of Scotland’s Clean Growth Finance Initiative, is set to open in December.
Neil Hampton, Royal Dornoch general manager, said: “This isn’t just about building new courses, it’s about shaping what the next 50 years of golf in the Highlands can look like.
“With international visitors inspired by events like the Scottish Open, we’re proud to offer a world-class links experience that reflects the scale and passion of the golf season. Supported by the Bank of Scotland and with our new clubhouse nearing completion, we’re now perfectly positioned to meet that global interest with facilities to match.”
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