On Wednesday 1st August, the Ladies’ played the annual Chris Lord Trophy. The competition is a better-ball Stableford played in pairs and the draw ensures that a high handicapper plays with a low handicapper. On-form Lady Captain, Sandie Normanton and ‘Drina Terzza posted an unbeatable 44 points, closely followed…
A large field of 105 golfers turned out in the very hot and humid weather to participate in the Presidents Putter and Compton Cup Competitions. PRESIDENTS PUTTER: 82 golfers with handicaps between 0 – 20 played in the Presidents Putter and the results were as follows: Winner Paul Halford 67…
In their last match of the season, the Ladies’ handicap team ventured to Forest Hill Golf Club to play this final competition. All three Melton Mowbray pairs had to give shots to the opposition and the weather was once again quite oppressive, making it hard to maintain concentration all the…
On Sunday 29th July, golfers with handicaps between 1 and 12 turned out to play 36 holes in the Club Championship, one round in the morning and one in the afternoon. The golfer with the best aggregate score is crowned Club Champion for 2018. There is also a prize for…
Following a hearty breakfast, Melton GC hosted Rutland County in their annual friendly which is held alternately at their respective clubs. The change in the weather made it a difficult start, with well received cooler temperature but difficult windy conditions. The teams were to be tested playing in these elements.…
A strong field of 49 golfers turned out to try and gain points from Friday’s Road to Woodhall Spa (RWS) competition to help them climb the RWS Table of Merit and stand them in good stead for the end of season play off for the top 30 golfers. The overall…
On a thundery Thursday afternoon, MMGC Ladies hosted Beeston Fields Golf Club in the quarter final of the Taskers Trophy. As before, the home team had to give a shot per match to allow for home advantage. In the hot and humid afternoon, the course was running very well and,…
Another hot and humid day greeted the Ladies on Wednesday when they met to play for the Jol Calder Salver, another medal competition in July. The greens were still in excellent condition, although there were some unusual bounces on the fairways caused by the course being exceptionally dry. Margaret Smale…
Melton C Team, captained by Adrian Green, travelled to Belton Park, Lincolnshire to play a match on a course which is a firm favourite of theirs. The hot weather continued and the green staff had done their job and presented the course in excellent condition. Melton were out to win…
On another sunny Thursday, a team of 8 players from MMGC Ladies’ Section ventured to play a friendly match at Rutland County Golf Club. The fairways were dry and running well and the greens were in excellent condition. Rutland County celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend and it has matured…
