PRESENT: C.M, A.W, P.F, J.G(2), P.L, P.B, G.A, J.G(1), D.F, T.M, T.H(l/e), G.W, B.R, B.Y(l/e), L.W(l/e), D.G-M(l/e).

RESULTS: Today’s game was a 4BBB. For the first time since the pandemic began, the balls were drawn from the hat to decide on partners and the order of play. Results were delivered by the Laird who opined that the day’s game had been ‘almost competitive. ‘

D’soD were Winker and Kwok and the Cardinal and Winscales on 40 points apiece. They each receive one shot. DD’soD were Brains and the Rabbi, Johnnie and 2Beers and the Scuttler and Geezer with 41 points each. Runners up with 43 points were the Prof and Laird on 43 points each and £3 each. This week’s champines with a massive 48 points were El Mat and the Emperor who receive £5 each and are pulled one shot each. There were three 2’s by 2Beers on the 4th and Johnnie and Brains on the 17th. They each receive £1.60.

TOASTS: To Olympic gold medal winners Adam Peaty and Tom Daley and partner Marty Lee.

To Stephen Dodd who won the Seniors Open.

To Rangers F.C who surprisingly beat Real Madrid.

Biggles: The Rabbi gave an update which indicates that Biggles continues to make progress with the help of speech therapists and physiotherapists. He has enjoyed playing dominoes which helps with fine motor skills.

HOBSONS 9th AUGUST: The Laird gave an update. Bacon sarnies and coffee will be £3/head. Additional costs will be £15 for the round and £2 for the sweep. El Mat and the Scuttler are late additions to the party. Wellend will require a lift to the venue, please contact him if you can accommodate an extra passenger. The first tee off time will be 10.25 but the Laird appealed for everyone to be there at 9.30.

FINANCE: This week marked the return of Geezers cards provided, by the Rabbi, as well as the swears penalty of 20p per cuss. The swears realised a total of £5.60 and £4 from the GC’s.

AOB: Brains announced that he was unable to play on Wednesday and Winscales jumped at the chance to take his place. The Geezer also revealed that there was a place up for grabs in his group in the 10am slot.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.15. B. Kwok.

PRESENT: P.L, G.W, M.S, L.W, B.R, D.F, C.M, P.F, P.B, B.Y, T.H, J.G(2), A.W, F.B, T.M, D.G-M.

RESULTS: Today’s game was a Texas Scramble. The Laird was congratulated for his choice of format and an enjoyable game was had by all. There were 2×2’s but it was decided that the prize for each contestant was so abysmal that the cash would be paid straight into the coffers. The D’soD were team 4 comprising Winker, the Chair, the Geezer and 2Beers with a paltry 64 points. DD’soD were Johnnie, Emperor, Crocs and Laird with 62.9 points. The Prof, Kwok, the Cardinal and Monty were runners up with 61.2 points. The winners and this week’s Champs were the Rabbi, El Mat, Scuttler and Herbie with 58.9 points. They each scoop £4 and receive a 1 shot deduction. The duffers will receive 1 shot each at the next encounter.

TOASTS: Due to a complete oversight except for the sharp eyed Desmond, the MOHGS failed, last week, to toast the England football team for their performance in reaching the final of the Euros and giving a much needed boost to the country in these troubled times.

To Shagpile who has undergone heart treatment, wishing him a speedy recovery and return to the fold.

To the British Open winner Collin Morikawa for a job well done.

BUSINESS: Winker Watson reported that he was alarmed last week at the lack of social distancing in the clubhouse during our customary meeting. He urged us to be more careful when conducting the meetings and wherever possible, to hold the meetings outside. Johnnie also commented on the rapid rise in the number of Covid cases and opined that, “It ain’t over yet.” The Scuttler remarked that the double jab would provide some protection. It was decided eventually by a huge majority that whenever possible all meetings will be outdoors but in the event of inclement weather, more care will be taken to socially distance.

BIGGLES: The Rabbi gave an update on Biggles and confirmed that he still continues to make progress aided and abetted by a team of skilled practitioners.

THE NEW NORMAL: Next Monday we revert back to the good old days when all the balls  will go into the sack for the draw to decide groupings for the day’s play. The Laird urged all players to be available at 8.15 on the dot, when the draw will be made.

MUFTI: The Chair reported that he has dispatched the latest and possibly last order to Delboy. Crocs announced that he had made enquiries about the embroidered logo and that his contact could reproduce it on mufti if required.

There being no further business the meeting closed amicably at 1.10pm.

B. Kwok.

PRESENT: M.S, C.M, D.F, P.B, P.F, F.B, T.M, A.W, P.L, J.G(1), J.G(2), B.R, T.H, D.G-M, G.W. B.Y(l/e).

RESULTS: Only one 2 this week from Winker on 17th who scoops £3.20. Today’s game was 4 ball better ball. D’soD were the unfortunate Crocs and Laird with 36 points. DD’s were the Geezer and Straggler with 37 points. Herbie and the Emperor were runners up with 42 points and £2 each in prize money. This week’s champines with a massive 45 points were the Prof and Monty who each earned £6. The duffers will gain a shot and the champs will be pulled a shot each.

TOASTS: The Geezer was informed during the course of today’s round that he was the grandfather to newborn baby Joshua(8lb 6oz). Mum, baby and G/dad were all well and toasted by the MOHGS.

To Mark Cavendish who won 3 stages of the Tour De France and now shares the honour of most wins with the great Eddy Merckx.

To John Delboy Beaton to wish him a long and happy retirement and in thanks for all his efforts in procuring MOHGS mufti.

To the Laird, Crocs, Prof and Scuttler who have been awarded the George Cross for their past work for the NHS.

To the Cardinal, who announced that he first became acquainted with the Chair this very week 49 years ago.

BIGGLES: The Rabbi gave a very detailed update on the progress of Biggles. He has been taken off all forms of ventilation and is now ensconced in his own private room with television and entertainment accessories. Speech therapists are helping with his recovery. He is expected to be moved, in the near future, to an RAF recuperation centre in   Loughborough.

BUSINESS: In light of the fact that the MOHGS have been granted permission to continue to have a block booking on Monday’s and that the new Covid rules are set to be relaxed from next Monday, is now the time to revert to the old system of putting all the balls in the bag to decide groupings for the day’s play???

2Beers urged caution. The general feeling was that we should return to the old system asap but it might be prudent to wait for one more week until we are sure the new rules allow us to operate with impunity.

The Laird will continue to organise the game for next week but appealed to all members to inform him before midday on Friday if they intend to play.

MOHGS MUFTI: The Chair requested that any member who wishes to order mufti should inform him by Wednesday at the latest.

Crocs volunteered to check if it was possible that one of his contacts could embroider the MOHGS logo. He will make enquiries and report back.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1pm.

Burt K.

Gentlemen,

A successful day was had at Westerhope today, apart from the one heavy shower. Many thanks to Herbie for arranging. Thanks also to Kwok for donating his 4Ball voucher. Can I just confirm that Crocs was unable to play due to him being incapacitated and not for any other reason. I hope that this satisfies anyone who thought otherwise.

1×2 was scored by Winker on the 10th and he will receive £2.40.
DoD. Wellen, Winscale & Bumpers. 68pts
DDoD. Monty, Straggler & Emperor. 69pts
R – Up. Winker, Brains & Rabbi. 71pts
Winners Herbie, Laird & Prof. 78pts
DoD will receive a 1 shot lift
Winners will receive a 1 shot reduction and £8 each
Nice to see that Herbie & the Laird have worked out how to win at last.

Toasts. England football team.
MGC committee for their decision in favour of MOHGS pre booked tees on Mondays.
To Biggles on his continuing improvement as explained by the Rabbi. He had a treat in the shape of ice cream and jelly. He is likely to be transferred to Loughborough in the future for rehabilitation at the MOD facility. We wish him all the best.

AOB. Thanks to Martin Calder and the committee on their decision.

Hobson match. Confirmed participants are:-
Staggler, Wellen, Laird, Kwouk, Brains, Monty, Rabbi, Crocs, Johnnie, Prof, Emperor & Cardinal.
2Beers is first reserve.

The Chair would like those who wish to obtain MOHGS livery to email him with their requirements. Please remember to include if either a jumper or shirt required along with size and shirt colour as necessary. This should be done ASAP.

Those who have not confirmed their wish to play next Monday please let me know by midday on Friday at the latest. Hopefully, if the government rules allow, we will be able to revert to our pre Covid-19 arrangements of turning up and placing the balls in the hat. Possibly after 19th July. Can I just confirm that this has not been possible for the past year and a half due to restrictions imposed upon us by the government. There appeared to be confusion regarding this from some present at the meeting.

Regards and keep safe, at least until the 19th,

The Laird, Competition sec to MOHGS.