How King Collins Dormer Landed Their Dream Job at Royal Dornoch

How King Collins Dormer Landed Their Dream Job at Royal Dornoch

Author: NewClub Golf Society May 18, 2025 Duration: 1:11:26
In this episode, hosts Matt Considine and Dr. Kevin Moore sit down with renowned golf course architect Rob Collins of King Collins Dormer Design, delving into the proposal and process that won the bid for Royal Dornoch. KCD was selected to design and build two new courses, a par-3 course, and practice facilities at Royal Dornoch. Rob shares personal stories of immersing himself in local Scottish culture, pivotal moments that inspired the ambitious master plan, and the powerful emotions felt when securing such a prestigious project. Highlighting the balance between tradition and innovation, he emphasizes the critical role of community collaboration, stewardship, and the importance of stellar presentation. The hosts also reflect on their recent travels, including memorable experiences in Anguilla and Montgomery, and express excitement for future golfing adventures, notably NewClub's bi-annual International Fixture to England. NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf Titleist > https://www.titleist.com King Collins Dormer > https://www.kcdgolf.com/ Royal Dornoch Master Plan > https://www.kcdgolf.com/royaldornoch Royal Dornoch Membership Presentation > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTjSzzd8r6A Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts 08:07 Introduction of Guest Rob Collins 15:50 The Royal Dornoch Project Announcement 23:51 The Collaborative Approach to Golf Course Design 00:00 Embracing a New Culture 01:32 The Bidding Process and Initial Impressions 03:56 Unlocking the Vision: The Ridge Line Discovery 08:46 The Power of Presentation 12:57 The Magical Round: A Personal Connection 16:41 Honoring Tradition While Innovating 20:50 Community Engagement and Support 25:07 Project Timeline and Future Prospects 27:50 Leveraging Past Experiences for Future Success 32:36 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Aspirations

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