Prestwick Golf Club (Open Championship Venue)

Credit: Mark Alexander

Prestwick Golf Club was founded in 1851 with Old Tom Morris being recruited from St Andrews to design the original twelve-hole course. The layout was later extended to eighteen holes in 1882. Prestwick also hosted the very first Open Championship in 1860 with eight professional golfers competing on the 12 hole course.

The course presents an enjoyable challenge for all golfers with fast and firm greens, blind holes, and rugged dunes. This natural links course measuring 6908 yards from the tips, places more importance on creativity and course knowledge than pure distance, with several holes using natural features in ways rarely seen on modern courses.

Prestwick have held the open 24 times with 1925 being the most recent, the course is currently ranked 13th in Scotland and 93rd in the world by Top 100 Courses.

Useful Information

A recognised handicap is preferred but is not compulsory. Regular golfers who understand golf etiquette and can maintain an appropriate pace of play are welcomed
Visitors are welcomed Sunday to Friday, with designated visitor tee times throughout the day. Saturdays are reserved for Members
Smart traditional golf clothing is required. Jeans, trainers, untailored shorts and round-neck T-shirts are not permitted on the course or in the Clubhouse
Caddies and forecaddies are available and should be booked at least one week in advance. The Club strongly recommends taking at least one caddie per group
Pull trolleys, electric trolleys and Titleist hire clubs are available. Electric trolleys and hire clubs should be booked in advance
Two two-seater electric buggies are available for golfers with a medical condition. A medical certificate is required and a caddie must drive the buggy
Smart casual clothing is accepted in the Cardinal Bar and Lounge

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