On Tuesday 16th July, 45 senior golfers turned out to contest the Senior Captain’s Day, organised by Dick Chapman Senior Captain for 2019. The format was a 3 ball team Stableford competition with two scores to count on each hole and the course was in immaculate condition. The greens were…
On Sunday 14th July, a record field of 172 golfers took to the fairways of Melton Mowbray Golf Club to play in the annual Stilton Open. The first group teed off at 8.20am and the starters made sure that all teams were warmly welcomed until the final group set off…
On Friday 12th July the Ladies’ section held their annual Past Lady Captain competition which is split into three events – a 9 hole competition, an 18 hole competition for Past Lady Captains of Melton Mowbray Golf Club and an 18 hole competition for lady members who were Captains at…
On a warm Wednesday morning, the ladies set out in three balls to contest Round 1 of the President’s Putter. The course was again in superb condition and the greens running true, which helped the scoring as 4 ladies came in under handicap. In first place in Division 1 with…
Gerard Leigh Bowl: Overall winner David Stroud with net 63. Runner up David Poolan net 69. Hayes Cup: Overall winner Mick Cavani net 70 on count back (OCB). Runner up Mike Catlin net 70 also on count back (OCB). Wally Hill Trophy: Overall winner Darren Mackie net 66. Runner up…
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…
