Last Thursday evening, 3rd May, the Down to Earth radio show on Radio Leicester was recorded in the clubhouse at MMGC. The “team” of presenters and technicians from the BBC introduced themselves with a little bit of background to their involvement with the programme and Dave Andrews, who presents the…
Wednesday 2nd May saw the ladies play in the Winners’ Rosebowl (medal format). Only 6 ladies were drawn to play, as several ladies who qualified as trophy or medal winners from 2017 season were away or unable to play. No ladies opted for the alternate day. The weather was shocking…
A wet and windy morning greeted both teams as Melton Seniors played their first away match of the season at Rutland County on Wednesday May 2nd. Persistent rain for all but the last few holes made the conditions difficult for all players and a 4-4 draw was perhaps a fitting…
Twenty ladies journeyed to Sleaford on a dry but chilly day. Lady Captain, Sandie Normanton, organised 6 groups of 3 and a 2 ball with a ghost player. She welcomed all players and provided refreshments to take onto the course. The format was a 3ball am-am with 2 best scores…
Dogs for Good is proudly celebrating 30 incredible years in 2018. Over 875 assistance dog partnerships have been created and over 1000 families have been supported through family dog services, visiting schools and hospitals and contact with the wider community. In all over 3000 lives will have been touched by…
Despite the persistent rain, 53 golfers weathered the storm and turned out on Saturday in the medal and Lombard Trophy competition. The winner would have the opportunity to partner the Club Professional, Tony Westwood, in the Lombard Pro-am qualifier at Little Aston Golf Club on the 5th June. This course…
We were privileged to host the first competition of the season of Shires Junior Golf Tour at MMGC. Seventy juniors with family members, supporters and organisers had a fabulous day and it was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and skill of the younger players – especially a hole-in-one! To read…
On Friday 27th April, the Ladies handicap team played Scraptoft Golf Club at home. This is the first of four league matches, two played at home and two away. After much hard work and long hours put in by the Greens team, the course was looking in excellent condition. Although…
The first Leicestershire and Rutland Scratch League Team match of the season took place at Melton Golf Club, between Melton Golf Club and Humberstone Golf Club on Thurs 26th April. Both teams consisted of 8 single handicap golfers teamed up against each other in match play format over 18 holes. Gerry…
Melton C Team started their 2018 season away at Kirby Muxloe on Wednesday. After the recent rain, the course was in surprisingly good condition although the weather was typical for April with sunshine and showers. The first Melton pair out was Brendan Boyce and Nigel Blunt who halved their match,…
