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Hirst Priory/Lincolnshire Golf Club, Crowle. (1993 – 2022)

The club and 18-hole course opened in 1993.

It became Lincolnshire Golf Course in 2001.

In 2022 H.M.H Golf announced the course would be closing due to competition in the area.

It was proposed to use the former golf course as a Leisure and Welness Centre.

Trying the new course in 1993.

In July 1994 Geoff Bloor holed in one on the 152 yard second hole. Result of the July medal competition; First, P Breeton; Second, J Norman; Third, T Robinson; Fourth, G Middleton; Stableford competition; First, T Garton; Second, P Ostle; Third, F Brooks; Fourth; R Swinbourne.

Inaugural club championship in July 1995.

Axholme Herald Thursday 13 July 1995. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Prize presentation in October 1995.

Axholme Herald Thursday 26 October 1995. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Captains in 1996; Gent’s; Geoff Nibb; Ladies’ section; Christine Muttock.

Prize presentation in October 1997.

Axholme Herald Thursday 30 October 1997. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

From the 1998 Golfer's Handbook; Hirst Priory; Membership 400; Secretary, J Hammond; Professional, E Highfield; 18-holes, 6,199 yards, Par 71, SSS 69; Visitors, £11.75 (£14.50 weekends).

Prize presentation in October 1998.

Axholme Herald Thursday 22 October 1998. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Captains line up in 1999.

Axholme Herald Thursday 7 January 1999. Image © Reach plc. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Competitions played in April 1999.

Epworth Bells, Crowle and Isle of Axholme Messenger Friday 30 April 1999. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Ladies’ competitions played in June 2001.

Epworth Bells, Crowle and Isle of Axholme Messenger Thursday 28 June 2001. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Competitions played in August 2001; Seatax Trophy; Darryl Pidd; Division one medal; Simon Wild, 66 net; Mark Wake and Pete McVay both 68; Division two; Ian Ashcroft, 64 net; Chris Young, 68; Seniors section; Division one; Roger Wood, 67 net; Alan Barley, 69; Division two; Jim Robinson, 70 net; John Heywood, 71.

Change of name in 2002.

Epworth Bells, Crowle and Isle of Axholme Messenger Thursday 3 January 2002. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

In the Golfer's Handbook 2002 - 2004 it was still listed as Hirst Priory; Membership 400; Secretary, Secretary, M Thompson; 18-holes, 6,199 yards, Par 71, SSS 69;  Course architect; David Baxter; Visitors, £13.75 (£17.50). 

Advert for the Lincolnshire Golf Club in 2002.

Epworth Bells, Crowle and Isle of Axholme Messenger Thursday 4 April 2002. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Ladies' presentation in October 2003.

Epworth Bells, Crowle and Isle of Axholme Messenger Thursday 23 October 2003. Image © National World Publishing Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.