Un-fore-gettable chance to play top local course for charity as SSAFA tee-ams up with Royal Dornoch

28 January 2026

It’s recognised as one of the top links courses in the world and it’s right on our doorstep. Now, for one day only, golfers can play Royal Dornoch for 30% less – while raising funds to support Scotland’s Armed Forces community.

One of the Northern Highlands’ best-kept secrets, Royal Dornoch’s 18-hole course is known to even many of the keenest UK golfers by reputation only.

But on Friday 10 April the bucket list links will welcome golfers from across Scotland and further afield as they make the pilgrimage north in aid of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA’s Royal Dornoch Golf Day will see players enjoy a full day of golf on the Championship Course with live scoring straight to their phones from award-winning Scottish business Golf Sherpa. Registration will also include hospitality and networking in the venue’s new £13.9million clubhouse.

SSAFA exists to make sure that members of the Armed Forces community never battle alone. The charity’s trained staff and volunteers provide often life-changing support for serving personnel, veterans, and their families in their time of need.

Neil Hampton, General Manager, Royal Dornoch, said: “At Royal Dornoch our strong links with SSAFA in the local Sutherland community are a source of pride, and we are delighted to host SSAFA’s Royal Dornoch Golf Day at our Championship Course and new clubhouse.

“We look forward to welcoming new golfing visitors to our beautiful part of the world and making their Royal Dornoch experience unforgettable – all while supporting the Armed Forces community in Scotland.”

SSAFA CEO, Air Marshal Steve Shell OBE, said: “As a keen golfer myself I am well aware of Royal Dornoch’s impressive reputation, so I am immensely proud to see SSAFA partner with Royal Dornoch for this event.

“Playing such an extraordinary course is an unmissable opportunity for any golfer – made extra special by raising funds to recognise and support our Armed Forces community.

“It’s the continued backing and generosity of our supporters old and new that enables SSAFA to be there for the brave men and women we help, recognising their unique needs and making sure their service is never forgotten.”