Whilst confirmations were made that the course and restaurant will remain open for the present season, it is expected that longer term the course will be converted into the youth academy as planned last season.
The original site was surrounding the Wrightington Hotel and Country Club, a facility already owned by chairman Dave Whelan, but came under hostile attack from local residents.
The residents were angry at the proposed development of greenbelt land in the area and the move to Charnock Richard has official signalled the intention to leave the Wrightington site as it is.
The statement read: "Wigan Athletic can confirm that Chairman Dave Whelan has purchased Charnock Richard Golf and Country Club with a view to possibly developing the site as the club’s new First Team and Academy Training Ground.