PRESENT: J.P, B.H, T.H, B.Y, J.G, P.B, P.L, M.C, A.B-W, C.M, D.F(n/p), P.F, M.M(n/p).
As there were 12 people present it was decided that today’s competition would be a 4 ball better ball.
RESULTS: Delivered by Mr. D.F who had not played today but had come to do his duty in the absence of the current Comp. Sec. who is on holiday. There was one 2 by Kwok and El Mat who scooped the pot. D’soD were the Cardinal and the Prof with a meagre 40 points. DD’soD were Rabbi & Shotgun, Crocs & the Scuttler, Brains & Bumpers, all with 45 points. Runners up were J. Strappe & Paxo with 47 points. The winning combo with an amazing 54, yes 54 points, were El Mat & Kwok. The winners will be docked one shot each and the losers will gain one shot each.
£1.80 was collected in swears. Geezers cards—-T.H(40p), P.L(40p), B.Y(60p), J.G(60p), P.B(20p)——-£2.20 in total.
The Rabbi Chaired today’s meeting due to the absence of the reigning Chair.
LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED AS A TRUE ACCOUNT.
MATTERS ARISING:
Bumpers did not receive last week’s minutes and presumably will not receive these because he is not on the list of contacts. The Chair will need to rectify this situation upon his return.
BRIDLE PATH: All systems go for Friday 10 March for a 9.30 KO. The cost will be £12/punter but this will include either a pint or a bacon bap and a cup of coffee.
HUNLEY HALL: Brains reported that all preparations have now been made.
NEWBIGGIN: Shagpile announced that there were a couple of Charity events coming up at Newbiggin. On Friday 5 May it is Lifeboat Day when the cost of a day’s play would be £15 which includes a meal in the clubhouse. On Tuesday 25 April, a Texas Scramble charity event is planned when the cost would be £32 for a 4 man team. Several MOHGS signified an interest in one or both events. Shagpile would like to have definite numbers as soon as possible so that he can make suitable arrangements.
AOB: The Geezer has not played for several weeks, the reason being is that he has bought himself a pedigree Boxer dog and is in the process of house training the little creature.
The time was 1.13 when the Rabbi in dulcet tones declared that the meeting had run its course and it was time for home.
BURT
Morpeth Open House Golf Society 
The calibre of golf goes from strength to strength – wow 54 points, there is just no shame. Lets hope that this form transfers into the seniors section so a decent haul of success and trophies can be garnered.
Jokers corner contribution –
At Morpeth Golf Club, the first tee box and fairway are just to the left of the entrance to the pro shop and club house and the car park, an access road separates them. One Monday an unknown member of MOHGS tees off. The ball flies off to the right amongst the trees and possibly out of bounds – two geezers cards right there. The four ball proceed not bothering to look for the ball.
Unaware of the ensuing carnage they went on their merry way. It transpired that the offending ball had ricocheted off a tree hit a car windscreen shattering it, bounced up off the car park and hit a dog walker on the head before finally smashing through the clubhouse window. The dog walker had to be taken to hospital.
After taking stock of the damage the senior golf pro hopped in a buggy, and headed off to find the offending group. Eventually, after interrogating all of the MOHGS groups out that day he realised that a) there are no snitchers here, and b) there could well have been more than one offender with a banana slice. However, all of the MOHGS were deeply shocked by the aftermath of the errant tee shot(s) and in unison said “Oh how terrible, what can we do?”
In a flash, the pro says, ………….
“You should probably try rolling your hands a little to the right to strengthen your grip, and that will be £10 for the lesson”