The annual match against the Beamish Dirty Dozen has always been a much anticipated event in the calendar. This year, which is the third year of jousting was blessed with good weather, a magnificently prepared course and organisation of the highest calibre. The organiser as ever was the renowned Jock St. Rappe, who pulled out all the stops and delivered a day of top class competition.

The day began with bacon sandwiches and coffee in the clubhouse before the competition began in earnest. The pairings were sorted and the contestants began the match which was a 4BBB with the added interest of an individual team stableford competition.

What followed was a ding dong battle of wits and endeavour with Beamish initially in the ascendency, winning the first two games. However the MOHGS held their nerve and eventually began to show their true class. The wins began to flow until eventually the game was won 5-3.

In the clubhouse, the renowned Strap was busy collating the scores prior to announcing the results. The MOHGS were proclaimed as champions and the icing on the cake was that Herbie and Kwok also won the team stableford competition.

Kwok, captain for the day, thanked the organiser and praised the opposition for their sportsmanship and camaraderie. He also remarked that the team looked forward to the rematch at Beamish in September. Harry Garside replied on behalf of the opposition, thanked the organiser and warned that the DD would be better prepared and more resolute in the rematch.

Burt Kwok(Temporary Captain and clerk).

In attendance, ‘The Executive’, EE, DF, CM, MC, GA, TH, BL.

The Prof played but excused himself from the meeting on the grounds of matters of national importance.

Toasts – To the Scotland Rugby Union team for an impressive win over Australia, British Lions and all the other Home nations for victories in various parts of the world.  (The rugger faction within the MOHGS seems to be asserting themselves through toasting.)

A heartfelt bon voyage was given the President with regard to his pending trip down-under.

Results

Duffer of the Day – The Laird, 30 points

Deputy Duffer – The President – 31 points

Runner up – Bumpers – 38 points – £3

Champion – The Chair – 39 points – £7

Other scores – GA (33),  EE (32), TH (36), PL (32), CM (35), BY (33).

2’s were recorded by Prof and Crocks but as there was a shortfall of 20p in the kitty they only received 90p each.

Geezer cards raised £3 and swears a miserly £1.20.

The minutes of the previous  meeting were accepted and two matters arose:-

1. Crocks received his overdue carry-over of £3.70 for a previous 2.
2. It appears that the missing email addresses of Dewy and Herbie were pouched by Jocks.  In the circumstances it would be appreciated if Jocks could forward this note to the said parties and last week’s minutes, if he still has them.

MOHGS v Dirty Dozen

Jocks sent a text requesting if possible that another two MOHGS be found for the team as there had been a surge in interest from the Dirty Dozen.   Jethro rose to the challenge and confirmed he would like a bacon sandwich and coffee.   At present there are no other definite takers but Bumpers might be available.   It was suggested from the floor that Winker could be approached and I believe he is playing with the Executive on Wednesday when this matter will be aired.   in the circumstances Jocks might wish to contact Shotgun and Two-Beers directly.

Normal tee-times in a fortnight’s time hopefully will be confirmed by the ever-lovable Rabbi and the MOHGS expressed gratitude that Wednesday tee-times would continue in the safe hands of Scuttler and Rabbi.

The meeting closed at 1.23 precisely.

In attendance – GA, FB, AB-W, MC, CD, DF, JG, TH, PL, TM, CM, KS, BY, MS and an unfit RH joined us for the meeting.  We welcomed a new member, Malcolm Sage who accepted the nickname ‘Herbie’ – but the Chair has reservations on this soubriquet on the grounds that it is infra dig.

Toasts to England’s U20s for winning the World Cup and somewhat prematurely (as observed by the Chair) to the Lions for winning a match against a local side.

Results

Duffer of Day – Dewey 24pts

Deputy Duffers – The Chair and Scuttler 25pts

Runner-up – Crocks 37pts

Champion – The Laird 38pts

Other Scores

GA (34), AB-W (35), MC (27), JG (29), PL (32), TM (37), KS (32), BY (34), MS (34).

Crocks collected £2.80 for 2s but was short changed on the carry-over.

Geezer cards raised £4.40, includes 60p from Windscale unpaid from last week and swears a further £2.80p.

The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted and no matters were arising.  The match against Beamish Park will take place on Monday 26 June and is be well supported and Jocks is arranging coffee/bacon sandwiches beforehand.

The Chair is looking into the possibility of an away day at Bedlington on 12 July to avoid the rescheduled Seniors’ Invitation Day – let us hope it is more successful than Whitley Bay.   Dewey is still not receiving the minutes and the Chair asked him to write down his email address.  This he did but it was not forwarded to the Chair.   Nor was Herbie’s email address.   Hurry home Kwouk.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB,CM,FB,PL,TM,MM,CD,ABM,MC,JG,KS,RH,TB (meeting only)

Competition Results;

No two posted therefore two’s pot of £3.70 handed over to the Chair for safe keeping.

Duffer of the Day was Dewey with a derisory 26 points, with 10 points added for only 3 clubs!!

Deputy Duffer was Two Beers with 33 points.

Runners up were The Chair and The Geezer with 43 points and £3 Winner and Recipient of the Soapy Dish with 44 points was Brains.

Unfortunately the dish is still in Soapy’s bathroom, he will present it at next MOHGS get together.

Handicaps to be adjusted as per the rules of MOHGS.

Geezers Cards were in play and returned £2.60

Swears made 80p but contributions for wrong attire from Shagpile & Jocks boosted the funds by another quid.

Toasts:

Crocs, Dewey, Scuttler, Dewey again for upholding the good name of MOHGS in the Seniors Competitions.

Philip Rickard

Finally in recognition of his day, Soapy with birthday wishes.

Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Chairman took names for his Quaich knockout.

Draw next Monday.

Names taken by Crocs for away day at Bellingham on Wednesday. Dewey offered to chuck in a fourball to defray the costs. He should be toasted again.

Only the Chair and Dewey are available for the Newbiggin Lifeboat Day Golf comp. on 28 June. Shagpile to find some mates to form a fourball.

Awayday at Burgham offered by The Geezer sometime in late August. Only £10 donation for each player, 11 plus The Geezer. Names to be taken later.

Match v Dirty Dozen on 26 June. RH to organise bacon buty and coffee for those wishing to partake. MOHGS Captain will sort out on his return from Canada. (or perhaps he has been taken hostage by the Souix)

Brains (who is a recipient) reminded The Chair to distribute the winnings for today.

Meeting disintegrated at 1.45pm.