Only 8 combatants entered today’s competition therefore it was decided to play Better ball. The 9th hole was out of commission due to drainage works.

PRESENT: T.M, C.M, P.B, P.F, P.L, J.G, F.B, D.F.

RESULTS: There were 2 x 2’s posted by the Laird and Rabbi who shared a pot of £5.60 which was in turn split with their partners, Brains and Straggler. D’soD were Straggler/Rabbi and Geezer/Cardinal on 39 points. The joint winners were Kwok/Crocs and Laird/Brains with 41 points apiece.

GEEZER’S CARDS: P.F(40p), P.L(20p), J.G(40p), P.B(40p), D.F(20p), —–£1.60

£2.00 was collected in swears.

APOLOGIES: Mr. McKay, Falcon, President, Jethro, Biggles, St. Rappe.

TOASTS: To the President and Lady M. to wish them a happy holiday and safe return. The Chair insisted on offering a wee dram to honour the couple before today’s proceedings got under way.

To Jocks and Mr. McKay to wish them both speedy recoveries.

To the Dept. Of Ophthalmology at the RVI for improving the Kid’s eyesight.

To the 6 Nations Championship for providing excellent entertainment and showing up footballers for the pathetic diving, conniving and contriving duplicitous creatures they appear to be.

LAST WEEk’S MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED AS A TRUE RECORD.

The Chair apologised for being unable to attend the game at the Bridle Path on Friday. There are 4 other contestants interested in playing.

The Soc. Sec. Declared that he had made no progress with the Dalmahoy trip due to pressure of family commitments.

The Chair revealed that the President is Keen to organise a trip to Southport to play a game against his former golfing mates. This will be bottomed out upon his return from Oz.

The Chair remarked that the Geezer’s cards have added an extra layer of excitement and praised the Geezer for this initiative.

There were questions asked about the use of cards, in particular the 6 or more and the 3 putt cards, during a better ball competition and St. Rappe will be asked for guidance upon his return.

The Geezer asked if the MOHGS would consider a Texas Scramble. The Chair politely but firmly turned down the suggestion.

Tee times as per next week. The meeting closed at 12.50.

Burt E. Kwok(Hon. Sec.)