PRESENT: F.B (Ret. on 5th.), K.S(N/P), J.G, M.S, C.D, P.L, P.B, C.M, P.F, G.W, D.G-M, T.M, A.B-W, T.H, D.F, M.M.

Concern was expressed for the unfortunate Chair, who was forced to retire on the 5th. with a severe case of griping of the guts. There followed a heated debate about his liability regarding the sweep and 2’s contribution.

Today’s game was a team game whereby each player played off 9/10ths of their respective h/caps and the best two scores counted using the stableford method.

Due to the enormous void created by the infirm Chair, the President, gallantly agreed to Chair today’s meeting, looking fit and tanned after his sojourn down under.

Results were delivered by the deputy Comp. Sec., the Laird, who was also responsible for the format of today’s game.

RESULTS: Dewey, Shagpile and the Scuttler all scored a 2. D’soD were the Geezer and a brace of double barrels with 74 points. DDoD were Herbie, Brains and the infirm Chair with 76 points. In third place were El Mat, Shagpile and the Laird with 81 points. The runners up with 82 points were Dewey, the Rabbi and the Cardinal(fresh from his jaunt around Europe). In first place were the dream team of Kwok, Crocs and the Scuttler with a massive 83 points. The losers will gain one shot whilst the champs will be deducted a shot apiece.

TOASTS: To Roger Federer the 8 times Wimbledon Champ.
To Lewis Hamilton for his victory in the British GP.
To the new lady Dr Who.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

AOB: The Fin. Sec. was concerned that he had not received any contributions in the form of Geezers cash or swears for at least 5 weeks. It was pointed out that the cash was in the safekeeping of the unfortunate and infirm Chair. It was suggested that the Chair should surrender his passport until all the cash is recovered.

Kwok will not be available for the Seniors Comps for the next several weeks after next Wednesday due to family commitments. There is therefore a space available on 26th July at approx. 9.30, if anyone is interested.

The meeting ended at 1.15.

Bur T. Kwok(Clerk).

PRESENT: G.W, T.H, C.D, P.F, T.M, M.S, M.M, F.B, D.G-M, C.M, J.G.

RESULTS: Only one 2 by Crocs on the 17th. DoD was the unfortunate Chair with 30 points. DD’soD were the Geezer and Brains with 31 points apiece. The runner up was El Mat with 38 points. The winner with a magnificent 40 points and champine of the day was the ever popular Dewey.

Other scores — T.H-37, P.F-32, M.S-37, M.M-32, D.G-M-33, C.M-34.

Crocs’ group revealed that they had entered the contest devoid of Geezers cards but had used their initiative and substituted coloured tee pegs for the cards, thus ensuring that they adhered to the spirit of the law. They were warmly commended by the Chair.

FINANCES: Swears— £1.60. Geezers cards— £3.40.

TOASTS: To Shagpile on the event of his birthday. He, very generously purchased drinks   for the members to celebrate the momentous event.
To the Lions, who managed to draw the Test series.
To the men and woman’s cricket teams who were victorious in their respective matches.

The MOHGS Chalice was presented to the current champion, Kwok, by the previous winner, the Scuttler. A celebratory snap was taken by Crocs to commemorate the event.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
Matters Arising: Doubts still remain about the infamous Winker incident from last week. However it was agreed that the correct decision was made at the time by the omnipotent Chair, whilst wearing the hat of Comp. Sec.

AWAY DAY AT THE CITY COURSE: Crocs was commended for organising the event. There are at least 10 interested participants, including the Laird and Rabi. There are 4 tee times booked, beginning at 10.02. The cost will be £18pp and MOHGS h/caps will prevail.

The Geezer generously donated £1 to the coffers to mitigate his appalling behaviour on the 13th, when after yet another abysmal shot, he petulantly flung his club in the general direction of his errant ball.

The Chairman thanked Dewey for stepping into the void created by the absent Laird and delivering today’s results. The Chair also suggested that it may be an opportune moment for new blood to take over the helm and allow him to retire gracefully to the relative tranquility of the back benches. Dewey quickly countered this proposal by declaring that the society was in need of strong and stable leadership at this juncture and a change in leadership was not an option. There was general agreement that the status quo should prevail. The Chair acknowledged this vote of confidence and closed the meeting at 1.21pm, which gave the members the opportunity to avail themselves of the free tatties on offer from the ever generous Crocs.

Bur.T Kwok(Clerk)

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

Today’s Comp was off the white tees for the club Championship.

RESULTS: The results were marred by a slight controversy which involved Dewey and Winker. Apparently Dewey was on the green and leaning over to mark his ball when Winker took his putt and holed the shot via a rebound off Dewey’s putter. There was much consternation and head scratching over the indiscretion, with some members thinking that Winker should be deducted 2 shots. The Chair who was playing in this threesome, decreed that Winker play the shot again. Winker then holed out for 4. The Chair has pledged to get to the bottom of the problem and come back with a definitive ruling. Where is St. Rappe when he is needed.

There were 4 x 2’s recorded by Winker(2), Dewey and the Chair. D’soD were the Geezer and Bumpers with 21 points apiece. DDoD was 2 Beers with 27 points. The runner up was Dewey with 37 points. The overall winner and the winner of the MOHGS Championship 2017 was the ever popular Burty Kwok. The current holder is the Scuttler who will no doubt return the trophy when he returns from his jollies and present it to his worthy successor.

FINANCES: Geezers cards—£4, Swears—£3.40, Fines—£1.50.

TOASTS: To Tommy Fleetwood who won the French Open.

To the Lions who beat the All Blacks in the second test.

To Burt Kwok who won last week’s Seniors Comp.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: The Chair does not have Herbies email. If any member has the email address, please forward it to the Chair.

The Rabbi was concerned that there was no alternative venue planned for next week, which is Seniors invitation day at Morpeth. The Chair proposed that he would make enquiries about availability at Bedlington. Crocs will also check for availability at Westerhope and the City course. 10-12 members are interested in playing with the City course the marginal favourite.

The Rabbi announced that the tees are booked for the usual times next week. The Laird apologised in advance for his absence.

The Chair informed the membership that shirts and jumpers can be ordered by emailing him with choice and colour of apparel and sizes.

B. Kwok (Hon. Sec. pro tem.)