On Sunday 7th July, an excellent field of 39 players contested the One Lady Two Gents event, which now has a superb Rosebowl to play for kindly donated by the King family. Gordon and Margaret King were stalwart members of MMGC, well remembered by many of the current players and…
The Seniors’ Open, sponsored by Twinlakes Park Melton Mowbray, attracted 92 golfers playing in teams of four, consisting of 2 gents and 2 ladies. The format was a Stableford with 1 gent and 1 lady to score on each of the holes. The weather was sunshine all day with a…
On a fine Thursday afternoon, three pairs of players from Ullesthorpe Court came to contest a ladies’ handicap match at MMGC. The weather was sunny and still and the course was in superb condition. As it happens, the first and second matches were easily decided, so all rested on the…
Melton’s B Team travelled to Humberstone Heights led by Melton’s Vice Captain John Harvey, who was hoping to get back to winning ways after narrowly losing the previous week. Humberstone would be a formidable side to overcome, especially away from home. The good weather and a well manicured course would…
Melton Seniors took on a strong Birstall side at home and with the Seniors’ Captain Dick Chapman and John Squires losing their opening match, the team were certainly going to be up against it. There were a few matches which were very nip and tuck, but Melton soon took control…
It was a month of extremes with a very wet spell resulting in postponed matches or those played in adverse conditions and the hottest day of the year so far!! However, the month was still jam packed with golf played both home and away. Here is a roundup of the…
On Tuesday 2nd July, 21 ladies travelled to Newark to play in an exchange day organised by Lady Captain, Nancy Denny. The weather was set fair and the generous fairways allowed for less than perfect drives. However, the greens were running fast so putting had to have pin point accuracy.…
Good weather and a well manicured course set the scene for the mixed match on Sunday 30 Jun against Beedles Lake. The format was greensome and Melton took an early lead despite Beedles having the home advantage. However, Beedles turned the tables and finished very strongly, taking the overall match with…
With the nickname of Rain Man as a result of the torrential rain during his away day, Melton Club Captain Gerry Stephens was hoping for sunshine on his Captain’s Day on Saturday 29th June. Fortunately, the temperature soared as the day became the hottest day of the year so far. Some…
On Tuesday 25th June (JUNE I might add!!) the annual Jack Wildman Trophy took place where the Seniors’ Captain, Dick Chapman, and Lady Captain, Nancy Denny, invited members from their sections to play in a mixed Greensomes match. Twelve pairs arrived at the Clubhouse in good cheer despite the continuous…
