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The original 12 holes at Prestwick were laid out by Old Tom Morris and were used for the first Open Championship in 1860. The Open was played 24 times at Prestwick, the last being 1925, after which the crowds became too large to control on the tight layout.
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The course has been described over the ages with words such as “sand, heather, cavernous bunkers, sloping fairways, the menacing Pow Burn, fast, true and undulating greens, delightful views of the isle of Arran and of course the wind”.
Although the game has moved on and the Open cannot visit its birthplace any more, it is still an exceptional and distinctive place. It is still an extremely difficult test of golf with deep bunkers and high dunes giving a taste of a bygone era and a sense of history prevail to this very day.
46th in the Top 100 Courses in the British Isles 2002 |
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Links |
Founded : |
1851 |
Par : |
71 |
Yards : |
6544 |
SSS : |
73 |
| Designer : |
Tom Morris |
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| The first Open Championship was held here on 17th October 1860 |
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| Local Interest
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Culzean Castle: Built in the late 18th century for the Kennedy family.Clinging high above the cliff tops this castle is considered to be one the finest works of the architect, Robert Adams. It is possible to spend a night as a guest in the Eisenhower Apartment!
Glasgow: This famous city is within easy reach and offers a wealth of cultural and historic delights. It is a mecca for those interested in the work of the architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Sailing: The Scottish maritime museum at Irvine is well worth a visit. |
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| Description |
With Over 600 years of History Scottlands stirs in all golfers the call to come home. Having been the Home of Golf, the Birth place of this ancient royal Game, the country offers over 500 courses rich in tradition .So whether you prefer experiencing the romance of couples golf, escaping to the original beginnings of the golf, be it Spring , Summer, Winter or Fall. get in touch with us at Thru The Links. |
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