25% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Prestwick
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
215
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Prestwick Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Prestwick, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Dispersion 12%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.1
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
28.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Prestwick
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Prestwick.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@prestwickgc.co.uk
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
2-4 Links Rd, Prestwick KA9 1QH, UK
Course Description
Prestwick Golf Club is a historic links golf course in Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland. Founded as the birthplace of the Open Championship, the course was designed by Old Tom Morris in 1851 and remains a traditional golfing venue with a rich heritage. The club offers visitor information, dining experiences, and ongoing historical and course-related features that attract golf enthusiasts from around the world. It is renowned for its storied history and classic links layout close to the Scottish coast.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Old Tom Morris
Opened
1851
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(273 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Prestwick, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Boxes 2021
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of tee precision on short par fours to enable easy wedges while its many par fives push aggressive reach decisions that amplify bogey risks on slight errors.
B
Blue 2021 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 765973 yards5462 metersCR 76.3Bogey 110.1Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.9 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 55.2 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 76 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 140 | 449 | 329 | 181 | 340 | 396 | 426 | 415 | 2998 | 414 | 168 | 459 | 412 | 303 | 322 | 272 | 378 | 247 | 2975 | 5973 |
G
Green 2021 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 755571 yards5094 metersCR 74.4Bogey 106.4Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.9 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 123 | 409 | 312 | 114 | 328 | 396 | 374 | 398 | 2732 | 414 | 159 | 452 | 404 | 279 | 291 | 238 | 372 | 230 | 2839 | 5571 |
R
Red Boxes 2021 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 766279 yards5742 metersCR 77.8Bogey 112.6Slope 148
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 56.2 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 56.4 · Slope 148
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 76 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 145 | 459 | 371 | 194 | 352 | 419 | 432 | 428 | 3134 | 441 | 182 | 500 | 422 | 343 | 334 | 290 | 384 | 249 | 3145 | 6279 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prestwick
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
67% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Prestwick
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prestwick. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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41% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started58% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
49% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Aim12%
72% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring13%
Precision11%
69% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Aim17%
89% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
74% match
For Red Boxes 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Alignment14%
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Get Started58% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
53% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
60% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment27%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
74% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
77% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
42% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Precision17%
55% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim25%
Scoring23%
54% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
84% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Blue 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Alignment14%
55% match
For Green 2021 tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
72% match
For Green 2021 tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Green 2021 tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
73% match
For Green 2021 tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Green 2021 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
75% match
For Green 2021 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
76% match
For Green 2021 tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
78% match
For Green 2021 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started70% match
For Green 2021 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy15%
Aim14%
67% match
For Green 2021 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
75% match
For Green 2021 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
56% match
For Green 2021 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy13%
74% match
For Green 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
75% match
For Green 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Prestwick
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Prestwick
Get answers to common questions about playing Prestwick and what to expect.
How difficult is Prestwick for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Prestwick technically exacting. The slope of 148.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 77.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prestwick?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5925 yards. The back tees extend to 6279.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Prestwick?
With a course rating of 77.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Prestwick and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6279.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Prestwick and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Prestwick strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 148.0 and yardage reaching 6279.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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