Prestwick Golf Club

Prestwick oozes tradition and is a golfing experience not to be missed

So very special place, history is everywhere, some weird holes but lots of fun! Definitely a must play in the area!

Prestwick is a course that one must play. It is well known to be a bit quirky in places, but overall I would say that it is good, fair test of golf. Only a couple of times a good shot to the green was punished by a random bounce. We used a Forecaddy, which is essential if you have not played the course before, due to many blind shots. The Forecaddy was good with the lines, but kept telling us, often just as we were about to hit the ball, that we were playing too slowly, and had to speed up. As we kept clear of the group behind, and did the front 9 in 1hr 55 min, and the whole 18 in 3hr, 55 min, which is quick for a Fourball, these comments were totally unnecessary. It seemed that he wanted to get back for lunch before his afternoon round. We eventually told him to button it. The staff at the club made us feel very welcome, particularly the dining and bar staff, and the reception staff. Overall, we had a lovely day at Prestwick, which is a must-do for all golfers.

Loved Prestwick. Perhaps could have a little more signage to assist a visitor to negotiate the course. But it is full of interesting challenges, and is a real Links Course.