Edwalton GC sweep to victory in the Stilton Open

John Harvey with winners from Edwalton GC

On Sunday 14th July, a record field of 172 golfers took to the fairways of Melton Mowbray Golf Club to play in the annual Stilton Open. The first group teed off at 8.20am and the starters made sure that all teams were warmly welcomed until the final group set off at 3.10pm. The course had been perfectly prepared as usual with manicured greens and well raked bunkers and it was great to see players who return year after year for the golf and hospitality that Melton always provides. The icing on the cake this year, apart from strawberries and cream in the Halfway House, was being able to watch the thrilling triumph of England in the World Cup cricket before the presentation of prizes.

The winners were as follows:

1st Chris Budd; Chris Frake; Paul Roome & John Draycott (Edwalton GC) 86 points

2nd George Boddy; Ollie Tebbutt; Steve Burton & Ben Manship (MMGC) 84 points OCB

3rd Andrew Craft; Bob Ledger; Bruce Hayes & Ivor Samways (Blankney GC) 84 points