Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PL, TM, RY, PB, CM, DGM,  GW, DF, ABW, FB, EE, TH, CD, MC & AW (both left before the meeting) MM (appeared only for the meeting and to pay his HH deposit, pocketed by The Prof)

Competition Results;

One two recorded on the 1st by Bumpers, however there was some discussion regarding the validity of a two on a par four. Martin Jackson’s (RIP) rules were invoked. However the general consensus was that Bumpers should pocket the cash from today and previous weeks amounting to £8.60 which is in the safe keeping of The Cardinal.

Duffer of the Day with a derisory 23 points was said Cardinal!

Deputy Duffers of the Day with 28 points were Dewey and The Laird

Runner up was Matador with a very creditable 38 points he pouched £5, but the Champion Golfer for the week was Winker with a super score of 41 points he collected £10. Again in the safe keeping of The Cardinal!

Handicaps will be adjusted as appropriate.

Geezers Cards were in play and raised £5.

Swears made £3.60!!

Toasts:

Herbie for last week’s super win in the Amos Trophy.

Two Beers and Brains for the previous weeks heroics in coming first and second in Captain’s Day.

All three upholding the good name of MOHGS.

Winner Of The Irish Open last weekend, Russell Knox.

Dame Laura Davis (aka Colin Montgomery) for winning the US Ladies Senior Open.

The Geezer and The Chair for being the only winners in last week’s match against The Dirty Dozen.

Previous minutes were agreed.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Next Monday is a match against Hobson at their place. The Laird took names and dining preferences. Meet at Hobson at 9.30am first tee is 10.20. Tentative pairings were announced however these may change!

Dewey has two fourballs for Bellingham and offered them to the MOHGS. The sage Crocs suggested an away day and prodded Dewey to offer up some dates.

Shagpile offered to arrange matches against Bedlington and Newbiggin, these could be towards the season end.

Shagpile has donated one dozen Titliest (DT) golf balls complete with Presidential Seal. These will be used by Crocs as prizes for the Eclectic.

There being no further business the Chair closed the meeting with his usual aplomb!

PRESENT: P.F, J.G, D.F(left early),K.S, A. B-W, G.A, C.C, P.B, T.M, L.W, T.H, M.S, D.G-M, C.M, C.D(left early), P.L.

The President once again assumed the mantle of Chair due to the absence of F.B.
Today’s game was the Club Championship, played off the white tees.

RESULTS: No 2’s were posted therefore £3.20 is carried forward. DoD was the unfortunate Scuttler with a miserable 24 points. DDoD was the Cardinal with a more reasonable 27 points. The runner up was Johnny Walker with a commendable 36 points. The overall winner and recipient of the Championship trophy was the ever popular 2Beers with a tremendous 37 points. The new champ was presented with the trophy by last year’s winner, Kwok, whilst Crocs photographed the event for posterity.

TOASTS: None.

FINANCE: £3.00 in Geezers cards. ££4.10 in swears.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

BEAMISH: Crocs reported that he has only one serious doubt for the team by the name of the Straggler, who has thus far failed to respond. The Cardinal intimated that he was willing to be first sub if required. Mission Control has been recruited by Crocs to conduct the draw for pairings. Crocs will email the pairings asap. Captain Crocs appealed for all competitors to arrive no later than 9.15, for a 10am ko.

HUNLEY: Nothing further to report. All arrangements are going to plan.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.40pm.

Burt E. Kwok.