New era for Cheshire golf club

A CHESHIRE golf club has been rescued out of administration by a North West businessman.

Knutsford-based High Legh Park Golf Club has been bought by Altrincham-born Andrew Vaughan for an undisclosed sum.

The club, which was placed in administration last August, is now in line for significant investment.

Mr Vaughan said: “While the club has undoubtedly suffered from a period of neglect, I believe it has the potential and the facilities which, with the right management and investment, can develop quickly into one of Cheshire’s premier golf venues.

“It is my intention to invest significantly in the Club and its facilities. The course will see immediate short term investment and, with the help of appointed experts, we will develop and implement a long term course development plan.”

Mr Vaughan has already agreed a franchise deal for the club shop with Cheshire golf pro Gavin Beddow.

High Legh Park Golf Club opened in 1998. Its 18-hole course  was designed by Manchester-born former Ryder Cup Captain Mark James.