PRESENT: B.H, F.B, K.S, E.E, T.H, P.L, G.W, P.F, C.M, D.F, B,Y(n/p). A.W(left early).

RESULTS: One 2 was posted by the Laird (£2.20). DoD was the unfortunate Rabbi with a meagre 21 points. DDoD was Crocs with a slightly better score of 22 points. The runner up with a very respectable 36 points was Jethro. Joint winners with 37 points apiece were the ever popular Soapy and El Mat.

Jock Strap very graciously offered to buy a whisky for any member who was absent last week, to celebrate his victory in the Quaich competition. Several members accepted his kind invitation.

TOASTS: To the England cricket team who defeated Bangladesh.

Padraig Harrington for his victory in a European competition.

Burt Kwok who was in the group which came a very respectable second in last week’s Seniors comp.

FINANCE: Geezers cards: P.L(20p), T.H(20p), G.W(20p), P.F(40p), C.M(20p), D.F(20p), F.B(40p), B.H(20p), E.E(40p), K.S(20p).——£2.60. £1.90 was collected in swears. A grand total of £4.50 in the safekeeping of the Rabbi.

The Chair, at the behest of Lord Snooty, proposed a trip to Close House next October to witness a tournament to be hosted by Lee Westwood. There was only a lukewarm reception given to his suggestion but there may be more interest nearer the time.

The Crocodile was in receipt of a voucher for a half price Fourball round at Foxton, to be used by the end of this month. D.F and P.L signified an interest in playing.

The meeting closed at 1.45pm.

BURT.

PRESENT: D.F( n/p), T.M, F.B, M.M, T.H, P.F, K.S, C.M, P.L, J.G.

RESULTS: Presented by D.F due to the absence of B.H. No 2’s were posted, therefore £1.80 is carried forward. DoD was Soapy with a meagre 25 points. DDoD’s were the Straggler and the Scuttler with 27 points apiece. Kwok was the runner up with 33 points. The outright winner and Champine of the day was the colourful and indefatigable Geezer with 34 points.

FINANCE: £1.80 was collected in 2’s. Geezers cards —-F.B(40p), M.M(20p), K.S(80p), P.F(60p), J.G(60p)——£2.60 in total. This amount was added to previous week’s takings for swears and GC’s of £12.40. The total is therefore £16.80.

TOASTS: To the Laird upon his return from holiday only to find that his house had been flooded and remedial action is required.

To the Rabbi and Scuttler who were a well deserved second in last week’s Senior’s Comp.

To Tyrell Hatton who won the Dunhill Links.

To Andy Murray who won the China Open.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING:

* The game at Bedlington tomorrow has been marred by the withdrawal of a sizeable group for many different reasons. Shagpile is now reduced to 10 players, which is both disappointing and embarrassing, considering the amount of time and effort he has invested in organising the event. The playing contingent are requested to convene at the clubhouse at 9.15 for introductions and to digest the rules of the comp. Breakfast snacks will be available.

* The Chair will consider organising the Executive Cup, which is akin to the rules of the Ryder Cup, on a date when 12 players are available on a particular Monday morning.

* Following on from the proposal that we adopt a new feature of a Jokers Corner into the Monday meetings, the Chair became the inaugural joke teller. He told a joke about a young girl having a bath. At face value, this seems about as funny as a Trump Convention, but in the hands of the maestro it was received warmly and to great applause.

* OTHER SCORES: C.M– 29, P.L—30, J.G—29, M.M—31.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 1.20.

KWOK.

PRESENT: P.F, M.M, B.H, F.B, C.M, J.G, T.M, T.H, P.L. The President arrived in time to hear the results, fresh from his trip down under, looking fit and relaxed and in possession of a new and trendy looking hat.

RESULTS: Today’s comp. was played off the white tees since it is the first game of the month. DoD was Jocks with a miserly 23 points. DDoD was the Scuttler with a slightly better score of 24 points. The Straggler was runner up with 31 points. The winner and champine of the week was the indefatigable Shaggers with 33 points. 2×2’s were posted by Crocs and Shaggers who each received the magnificent sum of £3.70, which includes money carried over from previous weeks.

FINANCE: £3.20 was collected in swears and £2.80 in Geezers Cards—-J.G(80p), B.H(60p), C.M(20p), P.F(20p), M.M(20p), F.B(40p), T.H(40p).

TOASTS: To the jet lagged President who returned hotfoot from Oz and was warmly welcomed back to the fold by the over effusive Chair.

Thomas Pieters the Ryder rookie who performed manfully in the competition.

To Bobby Jocks who won last week’s Senior’s competition but tried to hide his light under a bushel.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING:

* Shagpile is formulating his team for the match v Bedlington, at Bedlington next Tuesday. The definites at present are—– M.M, P.F, B.H, G.A, F.B, J.G, P.L, C.M, T.M, K.S, D.F. The captain awaits news from B.Y, T.H and V.P, who expressed an interest in playing. The cost of the junket will be £15/person. Breakfasts will be available if required. The rules of play will be decided on the day after consultation with the Bedlington crew. K.O is expected to be 10am on the dot.

* Biggles sent goodwill greeting from his latest posting in Malaysia.

* No further progress on Craigie Law. A possible jaunt to Carlisle will be put on hold until next year.

* The Caterers are reported to be leaving within the next 6 months if not sooner. This news leaves the door open for the possibility of a shared meal at the Christmas Party. More to follow on this vital subject.

* The Chair and the Scuttler were in deep discussion throughout today’s round, about the possibility of playing a competition using the Ryder Cup format. The idea is in the embryonic stage, but was welcomed by the group as a possible contender. The game would include foursomes, four balls and singles within the same round. It was not deemed to be a goer on party day, since custom dictates that the format is 3 clubs and a putter over 12 holes. However further discussion on this subject is eagerly anticipated. It was suggested that the teams could be captained by the Chair and the President. It was provisionally decided that such a match could be played on 7 Nov.

The meeting closed at 1.35pm

Burt Kwok.