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Prestwick Golf Club |
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Course description:
IF you are as interested in the history of golf as the playing of the game, then Prestwick, the birthplace of the Open Championship on the west coast of Scotland, demands a visit. Here you will be walking in the footsteps of legends. Although when the Open was first played in 1860 it was over a 12-hole course of 3,799 yards, with a par in the mid-50s, the distinctive flavour of the Prestwick Old Course remains and seven of the original greens are in the same place. Whether playing or just lunching at the vast table which stretches the length of the room with history all around you, take time to visit the stone cairn, close to the putting green, which is on the site of the original first tee. Imagine all those years ago Young Tom Morris, perhaps the first superstar of golf, facing the monster of the then first which stretched to 578 yards and ponder how, using hickory shaft and a gutty ball, he managed to hole out in three on what is now the 16th green. Be prepared for a devilish test of golf, and if the wind and rain get up, the best of luck. 18 holes, 6,544 yards. Par 71 (SSS 73).
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Signature hole:
THIRD (482 yards, par 5) – With the Pow Burn running all down the right and the famous and huge Cardinal Bunker stretching the entire width of the fairway at the point of the dogleg, this is an outstanding hole. Once two good hits were needed to clear the bunker, but this is the age of the big hitters.
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Course Card
| Hole |
Yds |
Par |
Hole |
Yds |
Par |
1
| 346
| 4
| 10
| 454
| 4
| 2
| 167
| 3
| 11
| 195
| 3
| 3
| 482
| 5
| 12
| 513
| 5
| 4
| 382
| 4
| 13
| 460
| 4
| 5
| 206
| 3
| 14
| 362
| 4
| 6
| 362
| 4
| 15
| 347
| 4
| 7
| 430
| 4
| 16
| 288
| 4
| 8
| 431
| 4
| 17
| 391
| 4
| 9
| 444
| 4
| 18
| 284
| 4
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Yds
Out |
3,250 |
Yds In |
3,294 |
| Total Yds |
6,544 |
| Total Par |
71 |
Click here for more information on this course | Address: 2 Links Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire KA9 1QG Telephone: +44 (0)1292 671020.
Fax: +44 (0)1292 477255
Secretary: +44 (0)1292 477404.
Professional: David Fleming +44 (0) 1292 479483; email dfleming@prestwickgcproshop.com
Email: secretary@prestwickgc.co.uk
Website: www.prestwickgc.co.uk
Visitors: Not weekends or Thursday afternoons. Book well in advance.
Green Fees: £120 per round, £175 per day. Sundays £145. Catering: Restaurant and bar.
Facilities: clubhouse, changing rooms, showers, pro shop, trolley hire, club hire, caddies, putting green, practice ground.
Location: In town centre off A79.
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| Annfield House Hotel | | Situated on the beautiful Ayrshire coast on the banks of the River Irvine in two acres of well-tended gardens. An historical building with modern facilities, it is a relaxing haven with a homely Scottish atmosphere. Nine country house style bedrooms are all en-suite. Fresh Scottish produce is delivered daily and the restaurant and bar offer high-quality cuisine and are open for lunches and evening meals seven days a week. | Address: 6 Castle Street, Irvine, Ayrshire KA12 8RJ | Tel: 01294-278903 | Fax: 01294-278904 | | More Info |
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| | | Golf View Hotel | | Prestwick`s only STB 4-star and AA Diamond guest house enjoys a panoramic view over the historic Old Course, scene of the first Open Championship held in 1860. Six bedrooms, all en-suite. No smoking (except in the lounge). Licensed. Other challenging Ayrshire courses, including Royal Troon and Turnberry, are easily accessible. | Address: 17 Links Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire KA9 1QG | Tel: +44 (0)1292 671234 | Fax: +44 (0) 1292 671244 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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| | | Redcliffe House Hotel | | This STB*** and `Taste of Scotland` awarded hotel is an 18th century Victorian villa with spectacular sea views overlooking Arran and the Kyles of Bute. Courtesy minibus to and from the airport. Free hire of minibus for group bookings. Special golf breaks available. For details contact George or Elaine Maltby.
| Address: 25 Shore Road, Skelmorlie, by Largs, Ayrshire PA17 5EH | Tel: +44 (0) 1475 521036 | Fax: +44 (0) 1475 521894 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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| | | South Beach Hotel | | Privately-owned and run hotel facing the Firth of Clyde and overlooking the Ailsa Craig and Arran. Only 600 yards from Royal Troon in the heart of golfers` paradise. Can arrange golf to suit your requirements and give expert advice to ensure you play the best course available.
| Address: South Beach, Troon, Ayrshire KA10 6EG | Tel: +44 (0) 1292 312033 | Fax: +44 (0) 1292 318438 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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| | | Thorncroft House | | Thorncroft House Bed & Breakfast is a family business run in a traditional Edwardian house. We are committed to providing comfortable, relaxing, value-for-money accommodation and we are located 400 yards from Royal Troon and Portland golf courses, an ideal base for golf in the southwest of Scotland. | Address: 117 Bentinck Drive, Troon, Ayrshire KA10 6JB | Tel: 01292 312457 | Fax: 01292 220555 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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