Prestwick is a town located in South Ayrshire on the south west coast of Scotland, approximately 30 miles (48 km) to the south-west of Glasgow. It adjoins the larger town of Ayr, the centre of which is approximately 2 miles (3 km) south. Prestwick Airport is continually growing and serves many European destinations as well as Transatlantic and International cargo flights. The town is renowned for being the home of Open golf. The world's first Open golf Championship was played at the Prestwick Old Course in 1860 and the first twelve Open Championships were played there until 1872 (the Championship was not played in 1871). The town also hosts two other golf courses, St. Nicholas and St. Cuthberts. St. Nicholas is a traditional links course on the southern half of the town.