9 Back in Time

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…

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Ladies’ Friendly vs Belton Woods

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…

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MMGC B Team v Cosby post a close loss

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…

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A Clean Sweep for Melton Ladies in the Handicap League

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…

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MMGC Senior Mixed Team v Beedles Lake

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…

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Gent’s Midweek Medal 28th June

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…

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Captains triumph in the Jack Wildman Trophy

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…

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MMGC C Team vs Glen Gorse 21st June

Melton suffered their first home defeat of the season against a tough Glen Gorse side who came with a team that was a mixture of youth and experience. Adrian Green and Club Captain Glenn Price had a very tough match which was all square until a wonder shot by 15-year…

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