On another sun blessed day, 14 Past Lady Captains took part in the annual trophy competition. Previous captains from Melton Mowbray are invited back to play wherever they may be settled now and, in a new addition for this year, ladies who have recently joined our club, but have been…
When is this good weather going to end? The course is still running long, although some strange bounces have begin to appear. Well done to James Cartwright for the win this weekend with an out-of-reach nett score of 61 and he’s moved up to 2nd in the Order of Merit.…
Another round of social golf took place this week and those who took part thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, company and introduction to competitive play. Alison Gatward, Ian and John Perks were worthy winners this time round, aided by the ‘ghost’ score of Margaret Smale. Everyone enjoyed a cold meat salad…
MMGC members Owen and Chris Cook played in the Seniors’ Mixed Open Stableford competition held at Ladbrook Park on Monday 2nd July. With excellent weather and a c ourse in superb condition, it was an ideal opportunity for some good scores and the results d id not disappoint. There were…
Another day of glorious sunshine shone on Melton Seniors as they played their latest match away at Birstall on Monday 2nd July. However, it could not prevent Melton Seniors posting only their second loss of the summer programme by 51/2 to 2 1/2. The points for Melton came from the…
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…
