375 - Course Diaries: Original Prestwick 12-hole Routing

About this episode

Tom and Sam discuss the original 12-hole routing at Prestwick and its historical significance in golf.

Tom & Sam discuss playing the original 12-hole routing at Prestwick, where the first Open Championship was held in 1860, and how the course has been restored for a limited period. We explain that the layout has been brought back with heavy marshalling, temporary and restored greens, and significant logistical work to keep play safe. We talk through the history of Prestwick and the role of Old Tom Morris in setting out the 12-hole course, how it gave birth to The Open Championship and try ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Tom, Sam

Topics covered

• golf course history
• Prestwick
• Open Championship
• course restoration
• Old Tom Morris
• 12-hole routing

Keywords

• Prestwick
• Open Championship
• Old Tom Morris
• golf course restoration
• 12-hole routing
• golf history
• temporary greens

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Organizations: Prestwick

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