Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, GA, LW, DGM, JG, DF, MC, TM,GW (Left after golf, flying to Spain)

Nine MOHGS played the course as presented. Holes 13, 14 and 15 out of bounds so only 15 holes played. The ground was definitely hard to soft, hard in the frost and soft elsewhere. A two from tree competition was arranged by the ever popular Laird, who also agreed to Chair the meeting.

Competition Results;

No twos today, £1.80 into the pot for next week, now totalling £4.60. No doubt awaiting Monty.

Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, The Geezer and The Laird with 56 points.

Deputy Duffers and Runners up were The Cardinal, The Matador and Brains with 59 points.

Winners were Bumpers, Winscale and Two Beers with 62 points and walked off with £3 each, together with a one shot handicap reduction.

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears gleaned £3.

Toasts

Tommy Fleetwood for a mighty performance in Sun City.

All the home nations football teams for not losing at the weekend.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No matters arising.

AOB

The financial director and Christmas Party organiser thanked Herbie and Wellens for letting him know of their likely attendance at the Christmas Party. There followed a number of representations re attendance on 9 December, at the last count we have 9. Bumpers, Winscale, Cardinal, Brains, Crocs, President and Shotgun plus the above two. Can any others please let the Christmas Party Convener know asap.

Proposal is for golf at 10am, Three Clubs and Putter Competition followed by food at 2.30pm and festivities beyond that.

Bumpers offered apologies for next Monday, Johnnie wondered if apologies were absolutely necessary and was advised that no sanctions were in place if apologies were not given.

The Geezer suggested an award for the MOHG who attended the most in a year. He suggested a drink at the bar for such a nominee. Unfortunately, his was a lone voice yet again!

Winscale resurrected the suggestion of using the swing room at the Christmas Party. He suggested a nearest the pin competition when each group finished the round on 9 December. This has still legs and would cost a maximum of £10 for an hour. Kieron happened to be passing and he said he would have to run it past David.

It was again observed (not by the Financial Director) that The Chairman had not been seen since he was given custody of the £80 drinks allowance for the aborted Foxton fixture. Speculation was rife although the Competition Supremo felt that the Chair was ‘good for it’ !!!

The meeting closed at 12.30.