Situated close to the old market town of Altrincham, the 18-hole course at Dunham Forest Golf & Country Club enjoys a woodland setting that was once part of the Earl of Stamford’s estate.
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Situated close to the old market town of Altrincham, the 18-hole course at Dunham Forest Golf & Country Club enjoys a woodland setting that was once part of the Earl of Stamford’s estate.
Dunham Forest Golf & Country Club
Situated close to the old market town of Altrincham, the 18-hole course at Dunham Forest Golf & Country Club enjoys a woodland setting that was once part of the Earl of Stamford’s estate.
The US Army used the land on which John Beasley laid out the original 9-hole course as an Italian prisoner of war camp. The course opened in 1961 and Alex Hay became the first Dunham Forest professional. The layout was extended to 18 holes during the 1960s when further land became available.
Dave Thomas replaced Alex Hay as club pro around the time Thomas had finished runner-up to Jack Nicklaus in the 1966 Open Championship at Muirfield. Thomas is largely responsible for the Dunham Forest course that's in play today and he was subsequently made an honorary club member.
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