On 6th July, MMGC members had the opportunity to go back in time and play the golf course as it was up to 1990 as a 9 hole course. Many thanks must go to President Dougie Bryce, whose hard work produced a course planner which showed the course as near…
Another month gone already!! The heatwave has helped the course reach its peak, although we could do with a little refreshing rain soon. There is a caption competition to enter in this month’s newsletter so get your thinking caps on. Read on to find out more……… MMGC Newsletter June…
On yet another hot and breezy day, Melton Ladies hosted a team of 8 ladies from Belton Woods in a friendly match this Tuesday, 3rd July. The ball was running well on the fairways – if you could find them – and the greens were still in remarkable condition. Belton…
Melton B team went into their match last Wednesday hoping to make it a hat trick of wins in a row when they played Cosby Golf Club away. In the baking heat and on a tight course, it would prove to be a formidable task for Melton and they fell…
On Monday 2nd July, Melton Mowbray Ladies Handicap team visited Lutterworth Golf Club to play the third of their four handicap league matches of this season. The course was in excellent condition despite the dry weather and the temperatures were soaring in the twenties again. Lead pair of Karen Middleton…
The MMGC Senior mixed team hosted Beedles Lake in a friendly fixture on Sunday 1st July. The format for the fixture was Better Ball Stableford and the individual results were very close, but Beedles Lake managed to post a win 4 games to 3. The following pairings returning with the…
In hot sunshine and on a well manicured course with some difficult pin positions set by the Captain, 140 golfers made up of both men and women teed off throughout the day in support of the Captain on his special day. The format of the day was a non qualifier…
On a gloriously sunny and warm Wednesday, Melton Mowbray Golf Club played host to the L&RGU Seniors’ Team match vs Derbyshire. An initial round of nine holes was played, followed by a full 18 with a welcome break for lunch in between. Both teams commended the club on the outstanding…
On another hot and dry day, 28 competitors took part in this midweek medal which also contributed to the Race to Woodhall Spa. The winner with an excellent nett 67 was Colin Kitchen. In second place on count back was Ian Townsend with 68 and in third place was Guy…
On a gloriously sunny Tuesday, Melton GC Ladies and Senior Men contested the Jack Wildman Trophy on a course that was dry and running fast. This annual mixed competition is hosted by the Ladies’ Captain and Captain of the Senior Men’s section. The format is Greensomes with half combined handicap…
