The Morcott Challenge

The Morcott Challenge is an annual junior golf match between a select team of the Royal Dornoch Golf Club in Scotland and a select team of high school golfers from the Hilton Head Island area, South Carolina. Since 2019, the American venue has moved to the Lake Forrest area in Chicago.

Woody & Cynthia Morcott, residents of Hilton Head Island/ Florida, Jim Campbell of Dornoch and Jim Ferree, a resident of Hilton Head Island, a PGA member and successful winner on the Senior Tour, started this junior match in 2005 and the match has been played ever since. 

The match takes place in Dornoch and Chicago on alternate years and is played in a Ryder Cup style format with Foursomes, Fourball and Singles matches played over 3 consecutive days. All competitors also have the opportunity to experience the cultural exchanges at each venue and are hosted by families of the opposition team.

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Morcott Challenge at Royal Dornoch Golf Course Scotland

Selection Process

For each match, 8 players are selected from Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Lake Forrest area to compete in this annual event. To be selected, many factors are considered including participation in junior events, involvement in the overall junior programme and community engagement. Playing ability is considered but is not the determining factor for selection.

Current Clubs

Royal Dornoch Golf Club

The Royal Dornoch Golf Club website
 www.royaldornoch.com

Knollwood Club

Knollwood Golf Club, Chigao
www.knollwoodclub.org

Onwentsia Golf Club, Chicago
Onwentsia Golf Club, Chicago
www.onwentsiaclub.org

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