Royal Troon
Troon
Open Championship links with the Postage Stamp, one of the shortest and most feared holes in championship golf.
Prestwick, Ayrshire & The West Coast
Prestwick Golf Club
Birthplace of The Open in 1860, with blind shots and quirks that delight those who love golf history.
Prestwick and the Ayrshire coast from the air
The Open began at Prestwick in 1860, on a twelve-hole course laid out by Old Tom Morris, and the club hosted the championship many times in its early decades.
Today it is a joyful step back in time, with blind shots, towering dunes and one of the most famous bunkers in the game.
- Location
- Prestwick
- History
- 1851
- Design
- Old Tom Morris
- Include Prestwick Golf Club in my journey
What to look forward to
The Cardinal bunker on the 3rd
The Alps, the blind 17th
A clubhouse steeped in Open history
Playing as a visitor
Visitors are welcome on set days, and lunch in the clubhouse is a tradition worth keeping.
Visitor policies, handicap requirements and tee-time procedures are set by each club and can change. We confirm the current position for your dates and never assume or guarantee access.
Pairs well with
Courses that sit naturally alongside Prestwick Golf Club in a well-paced itinerary.
Western Gailes
Irvine
A narrow ribbon of pure links between the railway and the sea.
Turnberry: Ailsa
Turnberry
Dramatic coastal golf beneath the lighthouse, looking out to Ailsa Craig and Arran.
Play Prestwick Golf Club, beautifully arranged.
Tell us when you would like to travel and which other courses you have in mind. We will advise honestly on what is realistic and design the journey around it.
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