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

Today’s game was played with 3 clubs and a putter over 16 holes off full MOHGS h/cap.

The Christmas Plate was on offer for the worthy winner. No spoiler here but the Laird gave everyone a chance by playing for the first time minus his specs. However he had recently had his cataracts removed and his vision was much improved.

RESULTS: Results were delivered by the Laird in a surprise reincarnation of his previous role as Comp Sec. He declared that the weather had been ideal for a hard fought contest with 15 players battling for the honour of holding the Christmas Plate for a whole year.

Bumpers came up trumps with 2 x 2’s on the 14th and 17th. He scooped the whole 2’s pot. DoD was the unfortunate Winscales with 21 points. He receives a 2 shot lift. DD’soD were Monty, Kwok and Wellen with 26 points apiece and a one shot lift. In 3rd place were 2Beers and the Prof with 34 points apiece. The runner up was the king of the 2’s, Bumpers with 37 points, £3 in prize money and a 1 shot penalty. The winner with a magnificent 39 points, a £12 purse and the hallowed Christmas Plate was the optically enhanced and ever popular Laird. He was presented with the Plate by the previous co-winner Burt Kwok.

TOASTS: Absent friends.

The Chair announced that the AGM would be held on a suitable date in the New Year.

The meeting closed amicably at 2pm in time for the gladiators to enjoy a Christmas curry, festive entertainment and a few well deserved beers.

Burt E. Kwok.