Welcome to Prestwick St Nicholas
This traditional Scottish Links golf course was created on the shores of the Firth of Clyde and will test the talents of all who visit it.
Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club is right at the heart of a wonderful golfing area in Ayrshire. With a sense of history and tradition, and commanding beautiful views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran in the West and Ailsa Craig in the South, golfing at St. Nicholas is an experience not to be missed. After your game enjoy the hospitality of the recently refurbished and extended clubhouse with its excellent changing, catering and bar facilities. The course is a challenging and tight traditional links of 5,952 yards in length with a Par of 69. Due to its proximity to the shoreline, an almost ever-present wind ensures that the course provides a good test of golfing ability. The shorter hitter of the ball however will not suffer, as few of the holes require long carries from the tee to reach the fairways. The first three and last three holes are in the undulating 'home' area close to the clubhouse. The 1st hole is a par 4 that demands an accurate tee shot, through a narrow pass between two sand hills, with gorse and bunkers left and out of bounds to the right. The green sits in a shallow plateau below the level of the fairway. The 2nd is a par 3 played from an elevated tee providing excellent sea views. The green is in two tiers and it is advisable not to play beyond the pin as this leaves a tricky downhill pitch or putt. The 3rd is a short par 4 played towards the sea with out of bounds to the left. Longer hitters can drive the elevated green in favourable conditions. Approaching the green can be tricky and an accurate pitch is required to stay on the putting surface. After crossing Maryborough Road the 4th to the 9th holes are all par 4"s. The 4th has a blind tee shot to a narrow fairway leaving a cautious approach to a well guarded green. The 6th tee shot is blind over a ridge of sandhills with a garden wall out of bounds close to the right. Play straight over the marker post. Once over the hill there is a magnificent view of the Heads of Ayr and Ailsa Craig. Holes 7 and 8 are played around a water filled quarry, with the approach to the 8th green over the corner of the water. After the turn there are two par three holes, the 10th and 12th, between which the 11th hole is a par 5. That hole has out of bounds to the right and a mound and 4 bunkers on the left that must be avoided. The 13th, a long par 4, sees the beginning of a five hole stretch in a northerly direction bringing players back towards the clubhouse.Course management is required at the par 4 15th hole, a laid up tee shot leaving a short iron to a treacherous plateau green. Long hitters may have a go for the green if they dare!' The 16th is the most undulating hole on the course, played from an elevated tee. Play left and aim for the corner of the clubhouse to allow the best angle of approach to the green. Gorse and out of bounds is a feature down the right hand side of both the 16th and 17th holes. The last is a demanding 227 yards par 3 with the car park representing a tight out of bounds to the right. If you have a score maybe laying up and trying for a pitch and putt par is the best option
Prestwick St Nicholas Course 
The course is a traditional Scottish links possessing as it does a sandy free draining soil, gorse, deep bunkers and a seemingly ever present wind which test the skills of players of all abilities. The course lies between the railway line and the Forth Of Clyde resulting in golfers being able to admire the truly stunning scenery of the Ayrshire coast. it would be fair to say that thanks to the hazards provided by nature, strategically placed bunkers and the fact that Out of Bounds is a feature on at least 12 holes, this course is one which can favour the thinking golfer rather than the long, wild hitter. The closing three holes are as challenging as it is possible to find and any score near par can be regarded as positive.
Hole |
Name |
White
Yards |
White
Par |
Yellow
Yards |
Stroke
Index |
Red
Yards |
Red
Par |
Red
S.I. |
1 |
Well
|
342 |
4 |
342 |
7 |
|
|
|
2 |
Bruce
|
172 |
3 |
172 |
17 |
|
|
|
3 |
Maryborough
|
281 |
4 |
281 |
13 |
|
|
|
4 |
Dyke
|
420 |
4 |
420 |
3 |
|
|
|
5 |
St. Ninians
|
406 |
4 |
406 |
9 |
|
|
|
6 |
Bellrock
|
326 |
4 |
326 |
11 |
|
|
|
7 |
Coila
|
454 |
4 |
454 |
1 |
|
|
|
8 |
Quarry
|
360 |
4 |
360 |
5 |
|
|
|
9 |
Cock O' Bendy
|
338 |
4 |
338 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
OUT |
3099 |
35 |
3099 |
|
0 |
0 |
|
10 |
Lady Isle
|
165 |
3 |
165 |
12 |
|
|
|
11 |
Pladda
|
523 |
5 |
523 |
8 |
|
|
|
12 |
Pans
|
206 |
3 |
206 |
18 |
|
|
|
13 |
Tam Jack's
|
456 |
4 |
456 |
2 |
|
|
|
14 |
New Prestwick
|
412 |
4 |
412 |
6 |
|
|
|
15 |
Kingcase
|
276 |
4 |
276 |
10 |
|
|
|
16 |
Tom Morris
|
379 |
4 |
379 |
4 |
|
|
|
17 |
Grangemuir
|
301 |
4 |
301 |
16 |
|
|
|
18 |
Home
|
227 |
3 |
227 |
14 |
|
|
|
|
IN |
2945 |
34 |
2945 |
|
0 |
0 |
|
|
OUT |
3099 |
35 |
3099 |
|
0 |
0 |
|
|
TOTAL |
6044 |
69 |
6044 |
|
0 |
0 |
|
|
Facilities
The Clubhouse
There can be few clubhouses in the world which are sited as close to the sea as this one. Built originally in 1892 it has been modernised and revamped over the years to provide a traditional, relaxing and comfortable clubhouse with spectacular views
Lounge In the Mixed Lounge, Casual Bar and Dining Room snacks, meals and drinks can be enjoyed in comfort. The Tom Morris Room (pictured at the top of the page) is for gentlemen only and a jacket, shirt and tie must be worn at all times – this room reflects the traditional and timeless values of a club with a history stretching back to 1851. Groups who visit can frequently find that they can be provided with exclusive use of the Dining Room for their pre or post match meal and presentation of prizes etc. The Club is more than happy to arrange for this but the Secretary requires to know this when you book. The Dining Room can comfortably accommodate 50.
Dining
Groups who visit can frequently find that they can be provided with exclusive use of the Dining Room for their pre or post match meal and presentation of prizes etc. The Club is more than happy to arrange for this but the Secretary requires to know this when you book. The Dining Room can comfortably accommodate 50.
Golf Shop
There is a golf shop at the course which is well stocked with an extensive range of goods. Trolleys can be hired at the shop.
19th Hole
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