Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Championship)
Dornoch, Scotland
What Should You Expect to Shoot?
These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.
Back
Rating 72.0 · Slope 135 · Par 72 · 6,800 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 78 | +6 |
| 10 | 12 | 84 | +12 |
| 15 | 18 | 90 | +18 |
| 20 | 24 | 96 | +24 |
| 25 | 30 | 102 | +30 |
| 30 | 36 | 108 | +36 |
Championship
Rating 75.5 · Slope 142 · Par 70 · 6,711 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 12 | 87 | +17 |
| 10 | 18 | 94 | +24 |
| 15 | 24 | 100 | +30 |
| 20 | 31 | 106 | +36 |
| 25 | 37 | 112 | +42 |
| 30 | 43 | 119 | +49 |
Middle
Rating 70.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 74 | +2 |
| 10 | 10 | 80 | +8 |
| 15 | 15 | 85 | +13 |
| 20 | 21 | 91 | +19 |
| 25 | 27 | 97 | +25 |
| 30 | 33 | 103 | +31 |
Medal
Rating 73.0 · Slope 136 · Par 70 · 6,285 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 82 | +12 |
| 10 | 15 | 88 | +18 |
| 15 | 21 | 94 | +24 |
| 20 | 27 | 100 | +30 |
| 25 | 33 | 106 | +36 |
| 30 | 39 | 112 | +42 |
Club
Rating 70.5 · Slope 130 · Par 70 · 5,800 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 77 | +7 |
| 10 | 12 | 83 | +13 |
| 15 | 18 | 88 | +18 |
| 20 | 24 | 94 | +24 |
| 25 | 29 | 100 | +30 |
| 30 | 35 | 106 | +36 |
Forward
Rating 74.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 5,480 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | 82 | +10 |
| 10 | 13 | 87 | +15 |
| 15 | 19 | 93 | +21 |
| 20 | 25 | 99 | +27 |
| 25 | 30 | 104 | +32 |
| 30 | 36 | 110 | +38 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Yards | 331 | 177 | 414 | 427 | 354 | 163 | 463 | 437 | 529 | 3,295 | 147 | 446 | 507 | 180 | 445 | 358 | 402 | 405 | 456 | 3,346 | 6,641 |
| Stroke Index | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 |
Holes That Decide Your Round
Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →
Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.
Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.
Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.
Pre-Round Checklist for Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Championship)
Your Game Plan for Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Championship)
The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.
Tee Sets
Back
- Yards:
- 6,800
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 135
Championship
- Yards:
- 6,711
- Par:
- 70
- Course Rating:
- 75.5
- Slope:
- 142
Middle
- Yards:
- 6,400
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 70.0
- Slope:
- 130
Medal
- Yards:
- 6,285
- Par:
- 70
- Course Rating:
- 73.0
- Slope:
- 136
Club
- Yards:
- 5,800
- Par:
- 70
- Course Rating:
- 70.5
- Slope:
- 130
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,480
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 74.0
- Slope:
- 128
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Championship)?
Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Championship) is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,641 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,295 yards), back nine par 36 (3,346 yards).
What is the longest hole at Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Championship)?
The longest hole is hole 9, a par 5 playing 529 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Championship)?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 3 playing 163 yards.
What should I shoot at Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Championship)?
Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.