Jack in the money …..again!

Winners of the October 2018 draw of the 100 club were: 100 pounds   Jack Iguanta 50 pounds    Doug Woolley 25 pounds    Tony Houghton Thank you to everyone who supported the club and it is hoped that the carpets in the bar and dining area will be steam cleaned…

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C Team End of Season Bash

On October 18th, the men’s C Team held their end of season bash on a perfect autumn day in beautiful sunshine. Winner of nearest the pin on the 16th was David Bailey and winner of nearest the pin in two on the 3rd was Steve Tagg.  The top three players…

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Autumn Trophy Round 1

On an almost dry Sunday (weather-wise at least) 64 players met in the clubhouse at 8am to take part in the first Autumn Trophy challenge of this year.  Everyone was very grateful for the extra hour in bed and breakfast in the shape of bacon or sausage cobs with tea…

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Scary Scramble: A Howling Success

Friday 26th October saw Melton Mowbray Golf Club host their annual Ladies’s Scary Scramble Open.  More than 90 players had booked in to play from many local clubs, but also included teams from as far away as Bedfordshire and Warwickshire.   The day stayed mostly fine although chilly and the…

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Ian wins RWS title in sudden death playoff

The Gent’s competition season at Melton Mowbray Golf Club came to a thrilling conclusion on the world famous Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa on Saturday 21st October. The Race to Woodhall Spa (RWS) competion saw Ian and Geoff Townsend, Kevin Robertson, Ray Catton and David Taylor join Order of Merit…

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Mixed Away Visit to Breadsall Priory Washout

The much anticipated Mixed Away weekend to Breadsall Priory took place on the 14th and 15th October.  All participants arrived at the hotel by 9.40am for a welcome chat and the draw.  The first day was due to be a fourball betterball followed by a three ball waltz on day…

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September Newsletter 2018

As this season draws to a close, the club has seen the completion of many competitions.  The Race to Woodhall Spa has been decided and the handicap and scratch league matches are finished.  Congratulations to the Ladies’ Handicap players who ensured that we moved up to Division 1 for next…

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Mick Curtis lifts Past Club Captain’s Trophy

The annual competition for Melton Mowbray’s Past Captain’s Trophy took place on Friday 5th October.  Twenty four past Captains (with ages ranging from 60 to 88) assembled in the clubhouse to ‘meet and greet’ prior to the first tee-time at 12.30pm. Included in those twenty four were four past Captains…

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Muir Cup and Muir Plate

On Sunday morning, Tim Mortimer (MMGC Greens Director) and Chris Owen competed in the final of the very prestigious Muir Cup, which is for players with handicaps between 1 and 16. With the course in excellent condition and greens running true, any spectators would surely be in for a golfing…

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