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.