Today’s meeting was a genuinely sad and heartfelt affair, after it was revealed by the Chair, that Margaret, the beloved wife of our President Keith, had passed away on Sunday. There was a moment of stunned silence as the news sank in, before each of the members expressed their feelings of sympathy and condolence for the bereaved family and friends at this time of grief. We didn’t know Margaret very well, but we know through many references that she was greatly loved and admired by the President and her sudden passing will leave him In deep despair. We can only imagine his heartache at this time but we would like to assure him of our relentless support as he navigates his path through the many stages of mourning and remorse.

PRESENT: B.Y, M.M, J.G, G.W, D.F, P.L, M.C, A.W, F.B, P.B, C.M, A.B-W, P.F.

APOLOGIES: K.S, B.H, H.C, A.L.

RESULTS: There were 2×2’s posted by Crocs and the Laird. DoD was the unfortunate Prof with a miserable 24 points. DDoD was Brains with 33 points. The runner up was Crocs with 45 points. The ultimate winner and champine of the day was the Straggler with a magnificent 46 points. £9 went to the winner and £4 to the runner up.

TOASTS: Danny Willet who won the Dubai Open.

LAST WEEKS MIUTES WERE ACCEPTED UNCHALLENGED.

MATTERS ARISING:

* Crocs reported that the Bridle Path is available to visitors on Fridays at a cost of £10, which includes a bacon sarnie. It was decided to book a game on Friday 18 March.

* There are at least 12 prospective candidates for the proposed visit to Close House on 11/12 April. The Cardinal will attempt to make arrangements for the visit.

* The preferred date for the Hunley Hall trip was 15/16 May. At least 12 members displayed an interest and Brains will make appropriate arrangements.

FINANCIAL REPORT: The Fin. Sec., revealed that there is a total of £85.55 in the kitty, of which a proportion will be made available to subsidise the injun meal at Ahad’s on 22 Feb. 10 members intend to attend.

Tee times next week are 8.40, 8.48, 8.56 and 9.04.

The meeting concluded in sombre mood at 1.10.

BURT KWOK ( Hon. Sec.)