Junior Open

St. Nicholas Golf Club

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club is the 26th oldest golf club in the world, co-founded by Old Tom Morris in 1851. Located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde in Ayrshire, Scotland, this traditional Scottish links course offers a classic seaside golfing experience. The course measures 6,044 yards and plays to a par of 69, presenting a fair but challenging test for golfers of all abilities. Key characteristics include deep bunkers, running fairways, undulating greens, and strands of gorse that define the links landscape. The terrain features the firm and generally frost-free conditions typical of coastal Scottish links, allowing year-round playability even when other courses are unplayable. The clubhouse sits yards from the shoreline, overlooking finely manicured fairways with panoramic views of the Firth of Clyde. The course is noted for its variety of holes and firm, fast playing conditions. Its heritage as a venue where one of golf's greatest champions was involved in its founding adds to its historical significance in the sport.