On Friday 7th Sept 30 golfers from MMGC, which included Club Professional Tony Westwood, ventured out to play in the Wider Cup (Melton’s format of the Ryder Cup). On the first day at Verulam GC, home of the Ryder Cup which was presented by the late Sam Ryder to the…
Although quieter than previous months due to the planned course maintenance, August has still been buzzing with activity. Final matches have been played across men’s, seniors’ and ladies’ sections in scratch, handicap and friendly leagues. The Lions had their fabulous day, which was well reported in the Melton Times and…
On Friday 7th September, Melton Mowbray Ladies played Branston Golf Club at Hinckley in the semi-finals of the Taskers Trophy. Several ladies had been up to Hinckley earlier in the week to scope the course and to prepare for the match. Although many of the matches were close, unfortunately Melton…
Sandie Normanton presented her chosen charity, Dogs for Good, with a cheque for £1000 at the end of her Lady Captains’ day. The amount was very gratefully received and will continue to support Mavis, our sponsored dog, during her training year. Thank you to everyone who worked hard throughout this…
Lady Captain Sandie Normanton held her Lady Captain’s day on Sunday at MMGC and was certainly blessed with some excellent sunny weather all throughout the day. Everyone was met on the first tee by the starter and ex member Bob Barnes whose wife, Pat, was playing on the day. There…
After a jam packed summer on a course that has easily held its own with the best in the County, Tony has organised fitting days with a view to encouraging you to further improve your golf. Booking is now also open for the Pro’s Day on Saturday 22nd September, so…
A strong field of 97 competitors turned out to play in the Greenhall Cup, a pairs Stableford competition and another of the Club’s prestigious cups to be won. The day started a little overcast, but by mid morning the temperature rose quite rapid and the drying fairways made the ball…
Melton fought hard against a strong and experienced Humberstone side to earn themselves a very creditable 3 all draw away from home. The losses on both sides were very close, showing the strength and depth of both the teams. The points for Melton came from the following pairings: Haydn Snow…
Melton travelled to Kilworth Springs hoping to maintain their winning ways and Team Captain, Steve Wright, was not disappointed as they came came away winners 3 1/2 to 1 1/2. There were a few matches that could have gone either way, but Melton dug deep and overcame an experienced Kilworth…
On Thursday 30th August, Melton C Team knew they were in for a hard match against Sleaford, who are a very formidable team at home, and Melton were to experience impressive play from the home side. The course was in excellent condition and greens unaffected by the hot weather, due…
