Prestwick

Prestwick Golf Club | The First Open Championship Venue

Prestwick Golf Club extends a warm welcome to all golfers from around the world wishing to come and enjoy these 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, two shots clear of Tom Morris the Keeper of Prestwick’s green.

Prestwick was home for the first 11 Championships and then held it jointly with The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St.Andrews and with The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Prestwick’s 24th and last Championship was in 1925 when Jim Barnes from the USA won. Only the Old Course at St Andrew’s has now hosted more Open Championships than Prestwick.

Prestwick Golf Club is a relaxed and friendly club that enjoys welcoming golfers from all around the world. Visitors are encouraged to use their temporary membership to its full capacity and enjoy the full lunch in the historic Dining Room or a snack in the relaxed Cardinal Room.

Situated half an hour’s drive southwest of Glasgow on Ayrshire’s famous golfing coast, a stretch of prime golfing terrain as famous as any in the world, Prestwick shares a boundary with Royal Troon, the venue of the Open Championship in 2016. Turnberry is just 40 minutes away and Open final qualifying courses such as Kilmarnock Barassie, Glasgow Gailes, Western Gailes and Irvine Bogside are all within a 20-minute drive.

Old Prestwick forms part of St Andrews Golf Travel‘s South West Scotland Golf Experiences. Combine this with rounds at Turnberry, Royal Troon and Western Gailes and you will experience some of the best links golf anywhere in the world

Carl McCreath August 2023

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First class start to finish. We had a couple curve balls with flight delays etc.. and the St Andrews Golf Travel team adapted and ensured our trip stayed on track. Thoughtful hosts, excellent accommodations, and impeccable service. Can't wait to come back and enjoy their hospitality again.

Kuo Tong August 2023

Our group of 8 played 4 rounds in St Andrews in Aug 2023. So many great posts already about the professionalism, dedication, and service provided by the St Andrews Golf Travel team it's challenging to offer a different take. Everything was a 5 star experience. Thank you Graeme, Marc, and the rest of the team. We'll be back!

Brandon Carroll August 2023

Graeme and Marc are absolutely wonderful. We planned an 8-man trip to Scotland and every detail was perfect. Their service was impeccable. After meeting several other similar groups on Troon and St. Andrews, we felt very fortunate to have conducted our trip with St. Andrews Golf Travel. Every detail was carefully curated and all coordination, transportation and accommodations were flawless. I can't thank them enough and we are already looking forward to an Ireland trip with them.

Michael Roth August 2023

Incredible! from my very first inquiry over two years ago until the completion of our trip on 8/13/2023 Graeme, Marc and St Andrews Golf Travel are 5 stars. Graeme would always follow-up within an hour or two even though the time difference was 5 hours. He planned every single detail of the trip and it was exactly as he said it would be. The golf was incredible, stayed at great places, ate incredible food and had a wonderful driver in Andy. I wouldn't or consider anybody else for our next golf trip across the pond! Graeme/Marc Thank you both and Cheers

Jon Argabrite August 2023

Loved the company, Loved the Golf, Loved the history, Loved the town, loved the people in Scotland. Marc and the representatives of St Andrews Golf Travel were wonderful. I highly recommend booking through St Andrews Golf Travel.

John Shipka August 2023

These guys are the best. They got us on great golf courses, great tee times, and fantastic accommodations. Do not consider any other company for a golf trip!

Brian O'Connor August 2023

This was the 5th time I’ve been to St Andrew’s for a golf trip, 4th time organizing a trip for 8 golfers, including myself. Covid canceled our original trip, so pushed back to July 2024!
Not only did Marc stick with us, he made the trip even better! I’m located in Scottsdale Arizona and Marc was always there for us and went way and beyond any other tour operator I’ve ever worked with. Hotel was close to Old course and Angus was a great host. Newly refurbished rooms & Fantastic breakfast at Bibi’s cafe to start our days. 5 of the lads had never been before and guaranteed Old course time didn’t disappoint. Marc secured all requested courses and was even able to move tee time back for our final round at Dumbarnie. Thanks again St Andrews Golf Travel.
If your looking for a tour company, look no farther than St Andrews Golf Travel!

Barry Hill August 2023

A big thank you to Graeme and the team at St. Andrews Golf Travel. The trip was perfectly planned and executed and our group of 4 college buddies had the trip of a lifetime. Thanks for taking care of us!!

Scott Bauccio July 2023

1-10. 10 being the highest. 12!

Todd Schaap July 2023

Marc and his crew executed the bucket list golf trip of a lifetime. It could not have gone any better. Thanks again!!