Prestwick Golf Club

Prestwick Golf Club

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Prestwick Golf Club was formed in 1851 and is the birthplace of Open Championship golf.

Prestwick Golf Club extends a warm welcome to all golfers from around the world wishing to come and enjoy our testing traditional Links. One of the oldest golf clubs in the world, Prestwick Golf Club inaugurated the first Open Championship in 1860. The winner was Willie Park from Musselburgh with a score of 174 for 36 Holes, 2 shots clear of Tom Morris the Keeper of Prestwick’s green.

08/09/2026

David and Frank are two of just seven men since 1851 to have appeared on the same list of Head Professionals as Old Tom Morris.

A distinction they both deeply cherish.

Photos from Prestwick Golf Club's post 03/09/2026

While The Open has not returned to our links since 1925, Championship golf has continued to flourish here ever since.

Here are some images from the 1987 Amateur Championship, won by Paul Mayo, who was part of the GB&I Walker Cup team that same year.

26/08/2026

One hundred and seventy-five years of history has bestowed our links with some distinguished hole names, and here are the favourites of our Caddy Master and Head Pro.

What is your favourite?

19/08/2026

While many associate Old Tom with our links, James Ogilvy Fairlie was arguably the most important figure in our history.

Upon his death, the committee minuted: "...the members desire to express their sincere regret at the loss of one who may justly be looked upon as the Founder of the Club and whose untiring zeal & constant exertions on its behalf the present prosperous position of the Club is largely due."

Photos from Prestwick Golf Club's post 13/08/2026

Our 12th hole dates back to 1882, when the course was extended to 18 holes.

Its exceptional green is fiercely protected by two hungry bunkers at the front, making for one of the day's most exhilarating approach shots - and one that's important to get right at this stage in a match.

11/08/2026

The 12th marks the conclusion of play on the 'new' land, before your return to the original site for the closing stretch.

While many regard 13 as the start of our famous finish, 'Wall' is a hole of such quality that it merits equal standing in that prestigious company.

Photos from Prestwick Golf Club's post 05/08/2026

We remain deeply honoured that Bernard Darwin, golf's most celebrated chronicler, bestowed considerable praise upon our club and course.

Here are some extracts from his 1938 account.

29/07/2026

The annual cross-country match between Prestwick and Royal Troon is a cherished tradition. Members of both clubs are invited to experience two of the world's finest links in a single day, separated by a long lunch that is very much part of the occasion.

We look forward to another great match in just over a months time.

22/07/2026

Anne Bennett was a long-serving member of the Prestwick team and, after her passing, her husband David, our Executive Chef, compiled a club recipe book to raise funds in her memory.

To this day it continues to sell well and serves as a wonderful, unique memento of a visit to our Club.

Photos from Prestwick Golf Club's post 16/07/2026

A 360 degree view of our 17th hole, originally the 2nd on our 12 hole routing, distinguished by two notable features: the formidable Sahara bunker guarding the green, and its status as the oldest hole in championship golf.

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2 Links Road
Prestwick
KA91QH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm