Melton Mowbray Golf Club was privileged to hold the 3rd team match between Leicestershire and Rutland Veteran Ladies’ Golf Association (L&RVLGA) and their counterpart from Northamptonshire. The day was set fair, although there was thunder forecast. Luckily, there was no disruption to the play and the bad weather passed us…
The Petfoods Trophy attracted 77 competitors in perfect weather on Saturday, with a course well manicured and in excellent condition. This would set the scene for some expected low scoring returns and they were certainly not disappointed. With the overall winner Matt Catton returning an excellent best gross of 72,…
The Club’s Annual Stilton Classic Car Rally, held on Wednesday 19th June, was again a great success, with an excellent array of vehicles, both bikes and cars, dating from the early 30s to the current day. Every exhibitor received a complimentary piece of Stilton Cheese kindly provided again by our…
On Saturday 22nd June, the rescheduled Ladies’ County Foursomes match between MMGC and Rothley Park Golf Club took place in much better weather conditions. Two teams from each club play a handicap foursomes format with the aggregate score from the two matches determining the outcome. The course was again in…
On Friday 21st June, the longest day of the year, 80 ladies took part in the Ladies’ Open Am-Am at Melton Mowbray GC. The weather was finally settled and kind and the course had been prepared to perfection. The only downside of the recent wet weather is that the rough…
Starting what is hoped to become an annual tradition, 27 Ladies at Melton Mowbray Golf Club held a Prosecco Afternoon Tea on Thursday 20th June, following the racing on the television and admiring the colourful fashion on display at Ascot. A selection of finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted…
Melton Seniors, led out by Seniors’ Captain Dick Chapman, took on a very experienced Stanton side. With a course in excellent condition and sunshine from the onset, Melton were up against it as home advantage could be the deciding factor. With the first couple of matches going to the home…
Well, the silly season has started and we have had some great competitions. The weather has been very good so far and the course is looking better than ever – something that everyone comments on, members and visitors alike. Read on for a short roundup of news from May and…
On Sunday 9th June, Melton Mowbray Golf Club hosted the 24th Annual Pork Pie Open which is generously sponsored by Dickinson and Morris. Over 200 players took part in the pairs better ball Stableford competition on a course that had been prepared superbly by the Greens’ Staff, both throughout the…
36 golfers from Melton Mowbray Golf Club travelled to Ladbrook Park to play in Gerry Stephen’s Captain’s Away Day at Ladbrook Park Golf Club near Solihull. The weather was overcast on arrival, but as they teed off the heavens opened and poured down until the last four-ball came off the…
