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4.4
31 Reviews (31)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
98.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 31 reviews
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4.3
3 Reviews (3)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.4
5 Reviews (5)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type
Style Links
Par 69
Length 6043 yards
Slope 119
Rating 68.9

Challenging links course with magnificent views to the neighbouring island of Arran. The first twelve holes play along the beach and into the prevailing wind, which can make for a bit of a slog despite the short yardage. The narrow fairways require precise positioning, and the rough is punishing. An old water-filled quarry comes into play on the seventh and eighth holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1851
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £30
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Switch, Delta
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.4
31 Reviews (31)
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too many 4 balls

The pace of play was awful. I cut and run after 2.hours 40 on the first 9! A 5 hour round for a 6000 yards par 71 isn’t on. There was a course full of 4 balls all of whom were putting out everything.

I ended up paying £100 for 9 holes.

The pro and the members and staff in the clubhouse were so nice and very welcoming

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Friendly Staff, locals were great to us as well.

I really enjoyed my day at the course. Was chatting to locals before and after the round, very friendly and gave tips on the course. The professional was very helpful and the bar manager was also very friendly to us. Amazing course with outstanding views, we had the best weather for October - absolutely stunning course. I will be back in the Spring. This course should be on any visitors bucket list. Thanks so much Prestwick St Nicholas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Personally my favourite course to play. Every hole is different.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A great links course

A great course in very good condition.

Only minor criticism was more signs to guide you between holes for person playing the course for the first time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

St. Nicholas

A very well manicured layout in top condition, played in exceptional September weather

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Prestigious Prestwick St Nicholas

I booked St Nicholas because of its history and prestige which did not disappoint! It n arrival I was welcomed by friendly and passionate staff from n both the pro shop and the restaurant.

I enjoyed a nice pre round meal soaking up the history of the golf course seeing so many famous examples of our game full of legends of our game.

Then on to the course and quite simply a tremendous example of the purist links with views of Arran in the back drop.

The condition of the course was excellent with true speedy greens and firm perfect fairways.

I can absolutely recommend a visit!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Well worth the money, some interesting holes and great views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Finally finally played this course

Been on my bucket list for many years. Unfortunately a very windy and wet day which made the front nine very difficult. Had a good back nine so no complaints! Greens in superb condition, true and fast. You need to plot your way around this course leaving yourself in the best position to hit and stay on the green with your second on the shorter par 4's.

Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 112
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

Prestwick like for 1/3 the cost. Not long but has some tough holes that require your full concentration. #8, The Quarry needs a pinpoint drive with water on the right and a 2 nd shot out over part of the quarry. Despite the short yardage on the cad , the course has a good mix of short and longer holes. Greens in good shape although fairways and rough had some dry ,sparse areas. Definitely recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day

Great day, typical links conditions for this time of year, windy and challenging but that why we play right? Greens in great nick!

All in all great day out

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Like Arnie, "I'll be back"!

Seriously great golf course. First time playing it. The course is worth more than the £35 I paid per head. Considering the time of year and current weather, the course was in immaculate condition, greens were superb and rolling true. I had Soooooo much fun playing the course. It was hard in places and more accessible in others. Highlight for me was how difficult the second shot over the pond was! Risk and reward course. And playing on my birthday I loved it all. And the +2 round just finished it off for me.

Highly recommened.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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