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.)