PRESENT: P.F, T.H, T.M, C.M, P.L, M.M, P.B, B.D, M.S, C.D, B.H, D.G-M, D.F, G.A,

There was an extremely warm atmosphere as always at the NEWBIGGIN course led by the affable and competent master of ceremonies, Shagpile. With bacon butties and coffee at the ready, he outlined the day’s event, a singles Comp played off club h/caps in two groups of 3 and two groups of 4.

The scene was set for a cordial game with a butterfly display thrown in to boot. The weather was fine which was a first for NEWBIGGIN, in that there was absolutely no wind and none of the dreaded rain which has plagued us in the past. It was also worth noting that there was a welcome re-appearance from the elusive Jock Strap who is fighting fit and enthusiastic as ever.

RESULTS: As the game was played off club h/caps, the results had no bearing on MOHGS rankings. There were 2 worthy winners, each with a stupendous 39 points, the Rabbi and Crocs. The runner up with 36 points and a share of the pot was the eagle eyed and indefatigable Scuttler. Only one 2 was posted by the joint-winner, Crocs.

The results were announced by Shagpile who was graciously thanked for organising the event on behalf of the group by the punctilious Laird.

Burt E. Kwok.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, CD, FB, PL, LW, ABW, JG, GW(left early), KS, DF, DGM, MS(left early), CM, TM, MM, TH, BD,

Competition Results;

Played by seventeen hardy MOHGS for the Championship Trophy. Conditions were challenging with a very strong south westerly gale, despite this, scoring for many was acceptable.

Three twos today, two for the Laird at the fourth and eighth, and for Two Beers at the fourth. The pot of £3.40 was shared accordingly.

Duffer of the Day was Wellen with 22 miserly points, it was suggested that he was trying to improve his chances of winning the Championship until he realised it was today!

Deputy Duffer was El Matador with 24 points

Runners up with 35 points was Dewey and Two Beers who received £3.50 each

However the Champion Golfer of the year was The Laird with 38 points and another £10 to the coffers. Kerching indeed!

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears gleaned £3.60 from last week and £7.80 today, a reflection of the unhelpful weather conditions I suspect.

Toasts

Shane Lowry for becoming the Open Champion yesterday at Royal Portrush.

Previous minutes were agreed.

Matters Arising

The Chairman advised that MOHGS have a website, MOHGS.com which is a source of useful information and kept up to date by Lord Snooty.

The Laird is arranging a return match against Hobson at Morpeth, suggested dates are 16 or 23 September. Please let the Laird know your availability.

Thanks to Shagpile for hosting last Monday’s game and drinks. The Chairman was a little shamefaced at not toasting the American guests last Monday. However he overcame that with his usual aplomb.

Next Monday the course will be closed to us, various options were suggested but Shagpile was on the ball and the phone to arrange a game at Newbiggin. Bacon sarnie at 8.45 am (Dickhead Geezer) and first tee at 9.30am, all for an amazing price of £13. Ten MOHGS present would attend, any more please let Shagpile know asap.

AOB

Crocs was concerned about all the MOHGS Trophies and suggested an audit of whereabouts. Brains settled the issue with his usual fortitude and advised that only one remained to be contested, that being the Christmas Trophy.

Mention of Christmas immediately turned The Cardinal’s thoughts to a MOHGS Party. The Chair raised the spectre of a game of golf, a few drinks in the clubhouse and a curry in Morpeth. What would Marley make of that idea again?

Meeting closed at 1.30pm

Today’s game was ostensibly to celebrate the birthday of Shagpile who had kindly placed a tidy sum of cash behind the bar as well as provide a substantial trophy for the eventual winner. The participants were not only MOHGS, but also an assortment of his friends from both here and abroad–mainly America. The game was played off club h/caps, therefore the result had no bearing on the MOHGS rankings.

RESULTS: The competition was won by D.Segal with 42 points. B.Kwok was second with 39 points. There were four 2’s posted by Kwok, Scuttler, Dick and Harry. Shagpile presented the prizes, £11 for first place and £10 for second with £1.50 for each of the 2’s. Crocs collected £5.90 in swears. Shagpile then awarded the trophy to the worthy winner and invited everyone to help themselves to drinks from the bar.

The President offered thanks to Shagpile and led the group in a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday to You. He then proposed a toast to the victorious England cricket team after their amazing exploits in winning the World Cup.

Shotgun proposed a toast to the US contingent and thanked them for their participation in today’s event.

The meeting closed in good spirits at 1.45.

B.Kwok.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, CD, FB, PL, CC, LW, ABW, JG, GW, KS and BH for the meeting only.

Competition Results;

Played by nine MOHGS several others were playing for the Seniors team against Matfen.

Singles competition today.

No twos at all so £1.80 carried forward to next week.

Duffer of the Day was Dewey with 28 points.

Deputy Duffers were The Chair and El Matador with 30 points

Runner up with 36 points was The Cardinal

However the outright champ was Johnnie with a magnificent 43 points.

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears gleaned £3.60

Toasts

None

Previous minutes were agreed.

Matters Arising

The Chairman asked if MOHGS would like to play against Hobson at home sometime this summer. An affirmative response was provided.

Woll is apparently dead in the water, or is it???

The meeting descended somewhat with the participants of the Thirston Tankard joining our meeting together with The Cardinal’s District Nurse. Farce ensued.

Meeting closed in disarray at 12.45

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- CM, LW, MS, PB, CD, TM, TH, PL, ABW (golf only) MC (golf only) DGM, TM, Monty, FB, KS (3 holes only retired hurt but stayed for meeting), Jock Strap (meeting only)

The Chairman welcomed our esteemed member from Beamish, everyone agreed he was a welcome sight!

Competition Results;

Played from the white tees in a westerly gale by the hardy MOHGS. The Chair decreed five three balls and the scores of two to count.

One two at the 17^th by Dewey, so he scooped the pot.

Duffers of the Day were Monty, Crocs and Two Beers with a score no-one would admit to!

Deputy Duffers were Herbie and Marcus with 61 points.

No runner up as there were two winners.

The teams of Scuttler, Geezer and Johnny together with the team Cardinal, Rabbi and Dewey both had creditable 65 points. All received £2.50 each. Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Toasts

The England Cricket team for beating the Indians in an hostile environment in our own country.

Swears raised £6.80, including the Chairman’s fine for inappropriate attire, but Geezers Cards were not in operation.

Previous minutes were agreed.

Matters Arising

Beamish dirty Dozen fixture, Herbie assumed the Captaincy with aplomb. He will e-mail with details and for numbers.

The Scuttler will e-mail re the proposed sojourn to Wall.

The President’s trip to St. Boswells on hold because of his current incapacity.

Shagpile announced the trip to Bedlington for 29 July, the return fixture may have to be on a Tuesday. In which case it would be a pm start because of Ladies tee times at Morpeth.

County Card owners were indicated, a visit would be organised and those that could would. The Terrible Twin Terrys wished it to be known that they were not eligible for County Cards as they were too young!

The Rabbi advised that he was not available to add names on Wednesday 17 July, Two Beers jumped at the chance.

Meeting closed at 1.04