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A few weeks ago, we had the enormous privilege of playing the original 12-hole routing at @PrestwickGC - the very layout on which the first Open Championship was held in 1860.
For a limited period, the course had been brought back to life with heavy marshalling, temporary and
The 9th Hole: Eglinton.
This 444-yard par 4 bears the name of our first Captain, the 13th Earl of Eglinton, a fitting tribute to one of Prestwick's most distinguished founding figures - albeit belated. The hole was created in 1882, 31 years after his post.
Lunch is the heartbeat of our club, and we are remarkably fortunate to have a Head Chef in David, who has served the club for 45 years, upholding a family tradition of excellence across two generations.
David and his team’s seasonal menus and steadfast commitment have made our
Our highly skilled and experienced Pro Shop team, ready for the season ahead to welcome visitors from around the world and ensure they get the best experience both inside our walls and on our links.
Left to right (years at Prestwick) - Harris Fleming (4), Euan Ferguson (4),
Golf World have just released their Top 100 Fun Golf Courses, and we are pleased to rank 4th on the list.
After all, golf is fundamentally a game to be enjoyed, and we are thrilled our course reflects this spirit.
The Red Lion Inn.
Where our Club was founded and where The Open Championship was born.
We opened our Scotland trip with a round at Prestwick - an appropriate beginning, since this links, designed by Old Tom Morris in 1851, hosted the first 12 Open Championships.
For me, a highlight of the round and of the trip was playing the original Alps hole - Prestwick’s 17th
Our remarkable 13th green in 1928, surrounded by eager and well-dressed spectators.
On the green you can see T P Perkins putting under the watchful eye of Roger Wethered, whom he was en route to beating 6&4 in the Amateur Championship final.
One of, if not the hardest hole at Prestwick, yet an absolutely joyous 458 yards nonetheless - unless your name is Willie Campbell.
A few weeks ago, we had the enormous privilege of playing the original 12-hole routing at Prestwick Golf Club - the very layout on which the first Open Championship was held in 1860.
For a limited period, the course had been brought back to life with heavy marshalling, temporary and restored greens, and a hefty amount of logistical wizardry to keep play safe.
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Golf Digest have ranked us 62nd in their latest World Top 100 list.
In their write up, they said: "We should rejoice in the fact that the World’s 100 Greatest has room for at least one museum piece of golf architecture”.
It’s a reminder of something we’ve known for a long time - our course has stood the test of time and is all the better for it.
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The 9th Hole: Eglinton.
This 444-yard par 4 bears the name of our first Captain, the 13th Earl of Eglinton, a fitting tribute to one of Prestwick's most distinguished founding figures - albeit belated. The hole was created in 1882, 31 years after his post.
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Lunch is the heartbeat of our club, and we are remarkably fortunate to have a Head Chef in David, who has served the club for 45 years, upholding a family tradition of excellence across two generations.
David and his team’s seasonal menus and steadfast commitment have made our lunch service a cornerstone of club life.
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Our highly skilled and experienced Pro Shop team, ready for the season ahead to welcome visitors from around the world and ensure they get the best experience both inside our walls and on our links.
Left to right (years at Prestwick) - Harris Fleming (4), Euan Ferguson (4), David Fleming (22), Allan Todd (14), Jack Lammie (1)
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Golf World have just released their Top 100 Fun Golf Courses, and we are pleased to rank 4th on the list.
After all, golf is fundamentally a game to be enjoyed, and we are thrilled our course reflects this spirit.
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