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Billed as one of Cheshire’s finest courses, Lymm offers a 6341yd, Par 71 mixed heathland and parkland course with contrasting and challenging holes in a peaceful haven surrounded by farmland and the Manchester Ship Canal.
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stablished in 1907, Lymm’s 18 holes present a ‘demanding but fair’ test for all abilities. Helping fashion that golfing experience is a continuing programme of course improvements, coupled with a rigorous maintenance schedule led by Course Manager James Dennett, to deliver year-round condition and playability for this award-
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winning site. Bunker renovation is the latest innovation with James’s masterplan – and he takes up the story of how determination amid setbacks has won through, aided by a healthy team dynamic. “We have a relatively small number of bunkers, totalling 47, with the majority (30) lying within the first 9 holes,” he explains. “Holes 3 to 10 are built on the spoil from the