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…
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…
