The Ludlow Bowl and Compton Cup Round 2 bogey competitions were well supported on Saturday, where all competitors play against the par of the course. The course is in excellent condition and the weather looked very favourable for the golfers. Some good scoring would be inevitable. The standard scratch for…
Every year a number of competitions are played to raise money for course improvements and this time it was the turn of the ex-service personnel verses the civilians organised by members Bob Luke (Forces) and Haydn Snow (Civilians). A good turn out of 56 members signed up to support the…
On Wednesday 29th May, 22 MMGC home members played host to 14 ladies from Bedfordshire GC. MMGC Lady Captain Nancy Denny’s sister-in-law, Hilary Denny, is currently Lady Captain of Bedfordshire GC, hence the reason for the exchange. Nine teams made up of members from both clubs took part in a…
Melton Mowbray Golf Club’s first pairing out in the Mixed County Foursomes match against Market Harborough Golf Club on Wednesday 29th May were Dale Radford (hcap 6) and Leah Radford (hcap 9), who received 4 shots from their opponents, playing off handicaps +1 and 8. The second pairing was Phil…
Saturday 25th May saw a strong field of 97 golfers enter the RWS medal competition. Excellent conditions of both weather and course were the trade mark of some excellent scores by the winners throughout the day. There were three categories handicaps 0 – 12, 13 – 20 and 21 –…
On Friday 24th May, MMGC Club Professional Tony Westwood and amateur partner, Andy Blunt, played their second match at Charnwood Forest in the County Pro-Am Foursomes event. In challenging windy conditions and the course playing firm and fast, they had their work cut out to keep ahead of their opponents. …
Melton Scratch team led out by Team Captain Jody Honeywood took on local rivals Stapleford Park on what was a very warm and sunny evening with a slight breeze and the course in excellent condition. Both teams would be up for this first match of the season to open with…
Wednesday 22nd May saw 24 golfers turn out at Melton Mowbray Golf course to compete in the qualifying round of the Green King Speckled Hen Invitation Competition organised by Ben Goodson of Sporting Class on behalf of Green King. The competition is a pairs Stableford where both scores are added…
On Tuesday 21st May, Melton took on Rutland County Seniors at home, a match that is always very competitive but one played in the best of spirits by both teams. With very sunny weather and the course in superb condition, the scene was set for an exciting game of golf.…
The beginning of the season has been very busy already and looks set to continue throughout the summer months. For a quick look at what happened in April, click below: MMGC Newsletter April 2019
