A sinkhole that opened up on the 13th hole at Davyhulme Park Golf Club in Trafford, Manchester, has led to the discovery of an abandoned wine cellar sealed for around 120 years.
The brick cellar, filled with dozens of historic wine and port bottles, is thought to date back to the original manor house on the land, which was demolished in 1888.
Martyn Hamer, a professional at the club, said the greenkeeper initially assumed a drain had collapsed. After using the club's digger to excavate the area, he noticed the brick structure and climbed inside with a torch, finding empty bottles.
Mr Hamer described the discovery as exciting, noting that the club has a rich history. He said the public reaction had been huge, with a video of the cellar receiving 40,000 views on Instagram within a day.
The club had been aware of cellars on the course but never knew their exact location. Mr Hamer estimated the cellar held around a hundred bottles, remarking: 'It looks like they had a good time back in the day.'
People have offered to buy the bottles, but staff have decided to display them in the clubhouse for all members to see.
