Prestwick Golf Club

Scotland · 18 holes · Par 71 · Designed by Tom Morris Senior

Independently reviewed
Updated Apr 2026
Green Fee
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Holes
18
Par
71

Overview

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History

Prestwick is one of the world's oldest golf clubs and home to the famous links course designed by Tom Morris Senior. It was the original home of the Open Championship, hosting it 24 times. The course retains its historic character with unique features like the railway cutting.

Signature Holes

0

Famous 'The Cardinal' - dramatic par 4 with massive bunker guarding approach

1

Spectacular par 3 over the Pow Burn with bunker to the right

2

Strong finishing hole with the railway providing dramatic backdrop

Pros & Cons

✓ The Good

  • Legendary historic status - played since 1851
  • Home of original Open Championship
  • Excellent value for quality and history
  • Unique character with railway feature
  • Strong golfing tradition
  • Accessible from Glasgow

✗ The Challenges

  • Very windy due to coastal position
  • Can be challenging for high handicappers
  • Closer to airport than other Ayrshire courses (noise)
  • Some bunkers very deep and strategic
  • Weather-dependent conditions