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HAIGH GOLF LINKS ► Haigh Golf History ► Stables Golf & Visitor Centre
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HAIGH GOLF HISTORY Haigh Hall was completed in 1850, and in 1945 the entire Estate came into the ownership of Wigan Council and has developed into a thriving Country Park with the Hall at its centre. In the mid 1970's, one hundred and fifty acres of the Park were converted into a golf course, but with the expansive layout and such wonderful views it became far more popular than expected and by the 1990's it started to deteriorate. An action plan was devised with Gaunt and Marnoch, Golf Architects commissioned to design not only a new 18-hole course but also an Academy which would provide the best facilities for budding golfers of all ages. Armed with such a design, a business case and a blueprint for a centre of development, Wigan Council successfully applied for funding from the European Development Fund, Sport England and the R & A at St Andrews. Along with the contribution from the Council, work could begin on such an exciting project. Professional Sportsturf Design led by John Hacker were appointed as Project Consultants and work began in 1998. In 2001, the Ryder Cup captain, Sam Torrance, visited the partially completed course and was amazed at the facilities being developed - especially the Academy, where 100 local school children were receiving tuition. The entire facility was
officially opened on 27th September, 2002, and is now welcoming players of
all abilities to experience the challenges of the 18-hole, to receive
tuition in the Academy, or to enjoy the 9-hole, and then retire to the 19th
in the Stables Golf and Visitor Centre. |
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