Today was the long awaited battle between the MOHGS and the Dirty Dozen from Beamish golf club. The draw had been made and the battle commenced at 10.48 after coffee and bacon sarnies in the clubhouse. There was a full compliment of MOHGS plus a reserve, Shagpile, who in the event was not required but whose attendance was noted by the Comp. Sec. and mentioned in dispatches following the game.

RESULTS: Mr. B.H, who had assiduously organised the event, delivered the results with aplomb. He thanked everyone for their attendance and remarked upon the camaraderie and spirit of friendship and sportsmanship which had been on display. The result was an overwhelming win for the MOHGS by a score of 5.5 to 0.5. The stableford winners with a massive 45 points were Crocs and Brains. In second place were the Geezer and Kwok with an equally impressive 43 points. Dave Greener and Jack Parker were a close third with 42 points. All the winners were presented with a golf ball to commemorate the occasion. The Comp. Sec. retained a ball which will be presented to the noble sub, Shagpile, at the next MOHGS get together.

It was suggested that there should be a return match at Beamish, which was greeted with enthusiastic applause by both teams.

Ian Hodgson, on behalf of the DD, thanked Mr. B.H for organising the competition, a sentiment that was endorsed with loud cheers by both groups of competitors.

Kwoks will be absent for the next three weeks.

BURT ( Hon. Sec.)

PRESENT: A.B-W, J.G, P.F, B.H, K.S.

APOLOGIES: P.B, D.F, P.L, F.B, G.W, H.C, M.M, E.E.

The forecast for inclement weather plus a senior’s team competition may have had a detrimental effect on the poor turnout, but in the event the rain eased and the few members who did attend, enjoyed a festival of golf. One new member was included in the competition, by the name of Alan Beaumont-Wigham, who was introduced to the group by the ever amiable President, Soapy.

RESULTS: Kwoks and Jocks jousted in the Chairman’s Quaich and the winner, who played out of his skin even though he was pushed to the limits, was the resourceful Jockster, who won the game by 3 and 2. He will now face the Rabi in the final. It must be noted that Kwok holed a chip of at least 100 yards on the fifth but this effort did not dislodge the steely resolve of the ultimate victor.

There were no 2’s posted therefore £1 will carry over to the next game. The DoD was Brains with a paltry 23 points. DDoD was Soapy with 30 points. Kwok was runner up on 33 points. The winner on a massive 38 points was the ever popular Jockster.

£1.20 was collected in swears. £1 of this was donated by Soapy, who did not actually swear, but who had some very dark thoughts. The money was collected for future distribution by Brains. The Geezer’s cards were not used at today’s event.

TOASTS: To the England cricket team for their victory over the Aussies.

To the winner of the Scottish Open, Rickie Kwok.

To Michael Fish for today’s weather forecast which was spot on.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED AS A TRUE RECORD.

BUSINESS: Shagpile attended for a short period before the meeting and confirmed that he will be available for the DD encounter next week. However he is aware that he may only be a first reserve in the event that all the MOHGS attend. The competitors should arrive for bacon sarnies at 10 am. The first tee is booked for 10.48. The runners and riders, rules, regulations, costs and instructions are all expertly detailed in the appendix, compiled by Jock, accompanying the minutes. The Geezer’s cards will be operational apart from the 6 shots or more card.

AOB: No new info on the Bowls Day.

Huntley Hall remains to be bottomed out for an away day.

Soapy’s trip to Formby Hall, Southport and Ainsdale has been booked for 9. So far, 7 people have signified an interest but he is confident that the spare places will be filled in time for the event to go ahead.

Today’s meeting was ably chaired by Jocks in the absence of the Straggler. He was thanked for his stalwart efforts by the President.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 1.30.

BURT ( Hon. Sec.)

PRESENT: T.M, P.L, D.F, C.M, H.C, P.F, J.G, F.B( Left before the meeting started).

F.B and P.L played in the Chairman’s Quaich and P.L was the winner 3 & 2. Last week, P.F beat K.S 2 & 1 in the same competition.

APOLOGIES: P.B, B.H, A.L, G.W.

RESULTS: There were 2×2 by the Laird and the Falcon. £1.60 was shared. DoD was Crocs with 25 points. DDoD were Kwok, Falcon, Brains and the Geezer on 27 points apiece. The runner up was the Straggler with 29 points. Joint winners of the day with a fine score of 31 points apiece were the irrepressible Laird and Rabi.

FINANCE: Kwok was fined 50p for not wearing the correct mufti. £1.80 in swears. Kwok is holding the Stragglers poke of £1.80.

GEEZERS CARDS: J.G(40p), C.M(20p), D.F(20p), P.L(40p), T.M(60p), P.F(40p)——£2.20. P.L took charge of all the cash, a total of £4.50.

TOASTS: To Leona McGuire who was runner up in the ladies European Tour.

To the England ladies football team who beat the Germans in their World Cup game.

LAST WEEK’S MINUTES ACCEPTED AS A TRUE RECORD.

BUSINESS: The Laird is still working on the bowls match which will be on Tues./Thurs. at the end of July or beginning of August.

Shagpile may be back from holiday in time to play in the DD game v Beamish which would bring the team up to the full complement of 12.

P.L has booked the tees for next week. F.B will be absent. P.B and D.F will be playing for the Seniors team.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: Brains enquired as to whether Mrs. P.B might like to tender for the MOHGS Christmas Party after the success of her magnificent spread on Captains Day. It was also suggested that Mrs P.L might chip in with a few of her delicious and memorable pies, the thought of which drew salivating memories from the boys.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 1.10. Mr P.L chaired today’s meeting after the Straggler, rather mysteriously absconded.

BURT( Hon. Sec.)