Today marks the birthday of Young Tom Morris, son of Prestwick Golf Club’s first Keeper of the Green, Old Tom Morris, and winner of The Open an incredible four times in a row from 1868. All four of his victories were over Prestwick’s original 12-hole course, the links where he had learned golf as a boy. Among many feats in his short, illustrious life, was The Open’s first ever hole-in-one at the 166-yard 8th hole. After his hat-trick of victories, Young Tom was allowed to keep the original Challenge Belt, which had been funded by Prestwick members.
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Today marks the birthday of Young Tom Morris, son of Prestwick Golf Club’s first Keeper of the Green, Old Tom Morris, and winner of The Open an incredible four times in a row from 1868. All four of his victories were over Prestwick’s original 12-hole course, the links where he had learned golf as a boy. Among many feats in his short, illustrious life, was The Open’s first ever hole-in-one at the 166-yard 8th hole. After his hat-trick of victories, Young Tom was allowed to keep the original Challenge Belt, which had been funded by Prestwick members.
www.prestwickgc.co.uk
#birthplaceoftheopen #theopen #1stopen #prestwickgolfclub
Visit the Birthplace of the Open Championship, Prestwick Golf Club, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Book online ➡️ www.prestwickgc.co.uk
#birthplaceoftheopen #theopen #prestwickgolfclub #1stopen
@prestwickgcpro @theopen
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Visit the Birthplace of the Open Championship, Prestwick Golf Club, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Book online ➡️ www.prestwickgc.co.uk
#birthplaceoftheopen #theopen #prestwickgolfclub #1stopen
@prestwickgcpro @theopen
🎥 @forrestzmail
@PrestwickGC 🏴 has been ranked 63rd @golf_com World Top 100. ⬆️ 6 places from last ranking
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@PrestwickGC 🏴 has been ranked 63rd @golf_com World Top 100. ⬆️ 6 places from last ranking
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World Hickory Open Championship starts @prestwickgc today. Jointly hosted by @Western_Gailes, @barassie_kbgc
Good luck to all the competitors!
#linksgolf #prestwickgolfclub #ayrshire #hickorygolf
World Hickory Open Championship starts @prestwickgc today. Jointly hosted by @Western_Gailes, @barassie_kbgc
Good luck to all the competitors!
#linksgolf #prestwickgolfclub #ayrshire #hickorygolf
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Narrows (15th) @prestwickgc
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HOLE 12 - WALL, PAR 5
A narrow tee shot with the fairway sloping right to left bringing bunkers into the play. The longer players may take on the green in two but even those laying up will need to do so with caution with six bunkers waiting. The green slopes heavily from right to left so allow for a bit of movement once the ball reaches the green. If you’re playing into the wind, our caddies joke about visitors reaching it with “a driver, three-wood and a taxi”.
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#birthplaceoftheopen #prestwickgc @prestwickgcpro
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HOLE 12 - WALL, PAR 5
A narrow tee shot with the fairway sloping right to left bringing bunkers into the play. The longer players may take on the green in two but even those laying up will need to do so with caution with six bunkers waiting. The green slopes heavily from right to left so allow for a bit of movement once the ball reaches the green. If you’re playing into the wind, our caddies joke about visitors reaching it with “a driver, three-wood and a taxi”.
📸 @marklaich
#birthplaceoftheopen #prestwickgc @prestwickgcpro
@daveeddo31
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17th Hole, Prestwick Golf Club, Prestwick, Scotland
Today marks the birthday of Young Tom Morris, son of @prestwickgc first Keeper of the Green, Old Tom Morris, and winner of @theopen an incredible four times in a row from 1868.
#birthplaceoftheopen #theopen #1stopen #prestwickgolfclub
sunset golf !
For golf enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable experience, there’s no better pilgrimage than a journey to the birthplace of the sport – Scotland.
Read our latest blog - https://scotlandwheregolfbegan.com/blog/embark-on-a-golf-odyssey
Thank you @DaveWCurrie We like your picture 📸 @PrestwickGC
Congratulations to Graham Gardner, Clubhouse Manager at Prestwick Golf Club who has gained his Club Management Diploma (CMDip)!
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Visit the Birthplace of the Open Championship, Prestwick Golf Club, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Book online ➡️ http://www.prestwickgc.co.uk
#birthplaceoftheopen #theopen #prestwickgolfclub #1stopen
@prestwickgcpro @theopen
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P4 had a great last session practising all their taught golf skills.⛳️ Huge thanks to Allan and @prestwickgcpro @CgolfTrust
The children absolutely loved learning these new skills.😊
1st Hole, Prestwick Golf Club, Prestwick, Scotland
Today marks the birthday of Young Tom Morris, son of Prestwick Golf Club’s first Keeper of the Green, Old Tom Morris, and winner of The Open an incredible four times in a row from 1868. All four of his victories were over Prestwick’s original 12-hole course, the links where he had learned golf as a boy. Among many feats in his short, illustrious life, was The Open’s first ever hole-in-one at the 166-yard 8th hole. After his hat-trick of victories, Young Tom was allowed to keep the original Challenge Belt, which had been funded by Prestwick members.
www.prestwickgc.co.uk
#birthplaceoftheopen #theopen #1stopen #prestwickgolfclub
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I’ve played your course in july 2015 with my son. Incredible emotions. Ciao from Italy
Great course. Held many Opens . Sign on pro shop: “ under no circumstances should a round take more than 3:20”. And that was walking.
Loved the film about him....'Tommy's Honour'
Tell us something we didn't know
Choo Choo, Jim (Judy), Butch, Charles, Scott, David, Danny, Steve, Stan Meek …….we have enjoyed Prestwick Golf Club every time we have had the pleasure to visit…..
Privileged to have played there and to play this fab game. Just not to the same standard. ⛳️🏌️♂️
I heard that his swing was so powerful that he would sometimes break the hickory shaft on his downswing
Old Tom had a swim in North Sea then a guid dram before starting work at 6.30 at St Andrews We have lightweights today , soft and spoiled .
And luckily (for us) his name is the first in the Auld Claret Jug although he wasn’t presented with it in 1872 as it wasn’t ready in time !!
A real pioneer for the game. I wonder what he'd think about the game today.
One of the games true foundational people ⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️ Far & sure Tom far & sure ⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️
Big hands
Interesting bit of history and a great photo so thanks for posting!
Very interesting and a great photo! Thanks for posting 👍🏽
While the above photo of Young Tommy with his Championship Belt is interesting, I feel the attached old photo of Old Tom Morris walking through the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral on his way to visit his sons (Young Tommy’s) grave very sad, haunting and moving.
Thanks for remembering my great grand uncle Young Tommy. What would he have achieved if he had lived longer? The Winner of The Open was also known as “The Champion Golfer of The World” from as early as the 1860’s through to the 1930’s (one example of many form 1900 is attached). Why can’t the R & A starts to again call The Open winner, The Champion Golfer of the World. The marketing of golf in St Andrews (my home town) has become non existent, first Old Toms shop is now known as The Open and the failure to really promote The Open. We need to get the R&A to be accountable for their lack of action and decisions.
World Hickory Open Championship starts Prestwick Golf Club today. Jointly hosted by @Western_Gailes, Barassie KBGC
Good luck to all the competitors!
#linksgolf #PrestwickGolfClub #ayrshire #hickorygolf
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Our Volunteer Award Nominations for May are now open on our website. Just to help you say a little thank you.👏👏
Looks fantastic - we love to see the traditional attire 👌 Hope it was a successful day and the weather behaved! 🏴🏌🏻♂️⛳️
Looks fabulous 👌
I would love to try hickories and at Prestwick to boot. Perfect
Day 1 has been great fun! Looking forward to the next two days.
Well done to all the courses involved and to the team at PlatinumGolf Scotland
Love it hope yous all had a great day (keep the heed doon )
Are you playing Jason 🤔🏌️♀️⛳
Loved playing there 8 years ago. Great atmosphere, lovely golf course, delightful caddies! 😁
Belle 🥰 photos
In your thoughts - Hickory Society Cologne !
HOLE 12 - WALL, PAR 5
A narrow tee shot with the fairway sloping right to left bringing bunkers into the play. The longer players may take on the green in two but even those laying up will need to do so with caution with six bunkers waiting. The green slopes heavily from right to left so allow for a bit of movement once the ball reaches the green. If you’re playing into the wind, our caddies joke about visitors reaching it with “a driver, three-wood and a taxi”.
📸 @marklaich
#birthplaceoftheopen #prestwickgc @prestwickgcpro
@daveeddo31
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There is something about it that just screams Golf. I just wish modern developers/designers would choose land fit for purpose, rather than try to make one out of unsustainable land. I have never seen the sense of selecting the land then go down to bedrock before reshaping the land to fit into someone’s idea that it could be a golf course. Worst still when they add old timbers, sleeper in the hope of artificially ageing the course, while laying out miles of cart tracks - guys, something has seriously gone wrong with the modern idea of golf course design - well that’s my opinion and what do I know!
Wonderful big course
Ian Gallagher Alex Jones 😍👍
Wonderful golf club wonderful caddies
Long summer days are coming......
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Visit the Birthplace of the Open Championship, Prestwick Golf Club, Ayrshire, Scotland.
We are looking forward to the new season ahead & welcoming visitors.
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Mark Smart when we going back for a rematch 😍
Fantastic golf club and golf course . ⛳️🏌️♂️👏👏👏👏
what's point no Scottish can get membership your basically a tourist club for yanks now.
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Wishing Dave and all the Team at Prestwick GC all the very best of luck
Good luck Prestwick GC
Dave Edmondson hope it's in the bag for you with all your and teams hard work good luck🍀