Prestwick is the birthplace of "The Open"

Ayrshire is blessed with some of the best courses in the world, from the current Open Championship rota courses at Turnberry and Royal Troon, to the prestigious Prestwick Golf Club - where the first 11 Opens were held starting in 1860. Just to the north lie Barassie, Dundonald, Western and Glasgow Gailes. Prestwick St Nicholas is a super little links course, and the area boasts a range of superb municipal facilities, many regarded as the best in Scotland.  In such a relatively small area Ayrshire provides 20 courses of the best quality with spectacular scenery for all golfers to test their skills.

Peter, your host at The Dormie House B&B, is an avid golfer and 7 handicapper at Prestwick GC. He can help you plan your golf trip to ensure maximum enjoyment from the many courses available, whatever your budget.  To help with planning your trip we have created a table of the different types of course available, complete with driving times from The Dormie House: