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…
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…
