Golf
Dollar Academy is delighted to partner with Gleneagles to offer an exceptional Golf Programme, which caters for all abilities.
This collaboration, between two renowned Scottish institutions, will allow pupils at the school to experience world-class golf coaching at Gleneagles, coupled with an outstanding education.
Overview
Golf is a popular activity at Dollar, with around 100 boys and girls playing each year.
We have advanced players, who represent both the school and their countries in national and international competitions, through to complete beginners. Golfers at Dollar have the opportunity to go on a number of international trips and tours, most recently to the US, Canada, Dubai and a winter training camp in Spain.
In addition to the facilities at Gleneagles, our golfers also benefit from the 9-hole Dollar Golf Course which is located right next to the school. Muckhart Golf Club, which boasts three 9-hole heathland courses, and a local driving range are both located within a 5-minute drive of Dollar. There are four Open venues – St Andrews, Carnoustie, Muirfield and Royal Troon – within an hour of Dollar.
Facilities
A warm country house, a glamorous retreat, a Scottish adventure – Gleneagles is a luxury hotel and sporting estate like no other, located only a 20-minute drive from Dollar Academy.
From its world class golf courses, country pursuits and award-winning spa, to its range of restaurants and bars and its breathtaking location, there are few places in the world that offer the same breadth of adventures.
Set beneath the Ochil Hills in rural Perthshire, Gleneagles has been one of the world’s most iconic destinations for nearly a century.
Coaching
The Dollar Academy Golf Programme at Gleneagles consists of three tiers: Beginner, Development and Elite.
All coaching for Golf Programme players will be provided by PGA professionals and will take place during the school week, outwith academic lessons.
Courses
Boasting 54 holes of championship golf, plus an enticing nine-hole, Par 3 Wee Course, and The PGA National Golf Academy, it is understandable why Gleneagles has staged some of the game’s most prestigious events, including the 2014 Ryder Cup and 2019 Solheim Cup.
The King’s Course – James Braid’s beautiful ‘inland links’ classic
The Queen’s Course – one of the finest par-68 heathland courses in the UK
The PGA Centenary Course – the Nicklaus-designed modern masterpiece
The Wee Course – a 9-hole par 3 course measuring 1,471 yards
Dollar Academy Golf Club
Alongside our Golf Programme at Gleneagles, all senior school pupils interested in golf can become part of the school co-curricular golf club.
Pupils in the school golf club play in some matches and competitions, and receive group lessons after school. Golfers at Dollar have the opportunity to go on a number of international trips and tours, most recently to Canada, Dubai and a winter training camp in Spain.
