More Community Groups To Benefit From Royal Dornoch Golf Fund
Golfers at an internationally renowned course are continuing to show they are big hitters in backing their community by seeking new bids for funding.
The Royal Dornoch Golf Club set up a new community fund last year to help neighbouring groups, using a percentage of the net green fee income from visitors who come from all parts of the world to play the famous links course.
In just a few months they had issued more than £12,000, with £4,000 going to worthy causes ranging from children’s Christmas parties to sports clubs. In addition, £8,000 has been handed over to buy a new generator for a care home in the town.
The club, which is part of the Highlands Golf Links partnership which promotes golf tourism in the region, is now on the lookout for new community projects to support in 2016 when Dornoch celebrates 400 years of golf being played in the town.
At total of £7,500 is available for the new season and applications are welcome from events marking the 400th anniversary as well as other projects.
Neil Hampton, Royal Dornoch Golf Club’s general manager, said: “We are delighted that we have been able to help so many local groups with a wide range of projects.
“We are now seeking applications for new projects to support and we hope our contributions will allow these important organisations and events to continue their valuable work in our community.”
Up to one per cent of the club’s green fees income is used to top up the social fund, which is controlled by Royal Dornoch’s Council of Management.
Organisations based within the IV25 postcode can apply for donations of up to £500 with payments determined by a four-strong committee, including the club Captain and the two immediate predecessors, as well as two nominees from Dornoch Area Community Council.
The overriding criterion is that awards must be used for the purpose of contributing to the common good of the local community.
Highland Golf Links also includes Castle Stuart Golf Links and The Nairn Golf Club, as well as the Kingsmills Hotel and Culloden House, Inverness and the Royal Golf Hotel in Dornoch.
The partnership offers attractive packages for visitors to enjoy the finest links golf and luxury accommodation while exploring a unique and beautiful part of Scotland.