Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- DF, PL(Golf only), CM, JG1, MS, TM, JG2, GW, PB, CC, BR(meeting only), AW, LW, DGM, MD,

Two Beers stepped into the now accustomed role of stand in Chair.

Singles today with a field of 14.

Competition Results;

The esteemed Competition Secretary announced the results

No twos today so £2.80 to the Emperor’s coffers.

Duffer of the Day with 25 points was Two Beers.

DDoTD with 30 points was Brains although he played fewer holes.

In third place and receiving £1 each with 38 points were The Geezer and The Laird.

In second place with an excellent score of 40 points was Crocs and he pocketed £4

However, back to back winner with a majestic 46 points was the Cardinal and he walked away with £8.

In his post match interview he paid tribute to his putting guru, The Geezer, who had set him on the right path!

Geezer Cards gleaned £3.60

Swears £4.10

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Herbie confirmed the arrangements for the away day at Rothbury on 30 September. He has booked 3 tee times and todate 6 MOHGS have confirmed. He has paid £22 for each of those six so they are committed (or should be!!)

Toasts

All injured/unavailable MOHGS and hope some or all will make a reappearance soon. Namely Winscale, Falcon, Jockstrap,Shotgun, Kwok, Biggles, Shagpile, Soapy and The Emperor.

Rory McIlroy for winning the Tour Championship yesterday.

England cricket team for beating South Africa soundly

AOB

Herbie regaled the meeting of a special shot out of the ditch at the ninth hole today, Davo emulating Jean Van der Veld!

The Cardinal suggested the summer jamboree should take place on 12 September after the Chairman’s Quaich comp. It was agreed to have sandwich and pint on the funds. Please let The Cardinal know by 9 September how many will be partaking of said hospitality so that caterers can cater.

The Scribe has been presented with another Executive Pen thanks to Crocs again. He will take greater care of this one!

The meeting closed at 12.50 pm

Apologies for next week from, PB and DF.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- DF(Golf only), PL, CM, JG2, MS, TH, TM, JG1, GW, PB, MC, CC

The Chair made a brief appearance at 8.15am played the first hole and returned home. It was good to see him and next time we meet he owes his dues!

Herbie volunteered to step into the breach with all other options explored. Herbie should have welcomed back Ming from his Commonwealth Games duties, it was remiss however it is noted!

Singles today with an initial field of 13.

Competition Results;

The Deputy Stand-In Competition Secretary (JG1) announced the results

No twos today so £2.40 to the Emperor’s coffers.

Duffers of the Day with 30 points were Scuttler, Crocs, and Brains

DDsoTD with 35 points were Ming and Geezer.

Runners up were Rabbi and Bumpers with 37 points and receiving £2 each.

But champion golfer of the week with a stunning 40 points thanks to a new putting style was The Cardinal who walked off with a tenner!

Geezer Cards gleaned £3.50

Swears £4.00 Geezer back

Last week’s minutes were accepted, however the scribe noted he had missed one attendee, he thought it was Herbie but on checking his notes found to be The Scuttler. Easy mistake to make!

Matters Arising

Chairman’s Quaich to be played for on 12 September.

Toasts

Grandpa Crocs, the MOHGS welcomed little Rae Philip born two weeks ago.

AOB

Herbie still trying to book Dunstanburgh for Friday 30 September.

However he will organise something.

Brains asked about the Summer jamboree, Cardinal had had a traumatic week, having an altercation with an open window at a caravan! He made a visit to Alnwick Minor Injuries unit for repairs. He will think again this week when he has more time without the dog!! Don’t ask ???

Next Monday morning the course will be closed until 2pm. There was little enthusiasm for a game on Monday pm.

The Scribe confessed to having lost his executive pen last Monday, either in the clubhouse or the car park. Anyone finding please return for a reward!

The meeting closed at 12.50 pm

Apologies for next week from, PL, GW.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- DF, PL, DGM, CM, JG2, PF, MS, LW, MD, JG1, GW, AW, MD, FB, PB (meeting only)

MOHGS Championship Day

Appropriately The Chair was in the Chair.

Competition Results;

The Competition Secretary announced the results

One two today at 17^th by Davo, a thing of beauty apparently (the shot not Davo). He gets £2.80

Duffer of the Day with 25 points was El Matador

DDoTD with 26 points were Johnnie and Herbie

Runners up and a valiant attempt to retain the title was The Laird with 37 points.

But champion golfer of the week and MOHGS Champion for the year is Winker with a magnificent 40 points.

The Chairman presented Winker with the trophy, which was immediately commandeered by Crocs for engraving!

Geezer Cards gleaned £3.20

Swears £2.30 Geezer missing?

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

Toasts

Biggles, nice to see him last week, we continue to wish him well.

All Gold winners from the home countries in the Commonwealth Games.

Toon for winning first game of season in 9 attempts.

AOB

Vote of thanks to The Laird for organising RNLI day. Apparently 47 points won, a player from Bedlington. But more importantly £2k raised for RNLI

Herbie wondered if anyone else had seen a 5 put today after the iron had been out??

Emperor struggling with knee injury, hopes to get back asap.

Herbie proposing an away day on Friday 30 September at Dunstanburgh. Watch this space.

Brains asked about a Summer jamboree, Cardinal to consider.

Chairman’s Quaich to be played for on 5 September subject to final details between The Laird and Brains.

The meeting closed at 13.05 pm

Apologies for next week from, PF, AW, DGM, Davo and Johnnie.

Apologies: all those not attending and hadn’t bothered to send apologies.

Present: FB PL MS CM JG2 TH DGM TM GW DF BR M

Results: Our imaginative competition Secretary came up with a waltz today after a mention about strictly was heard in the carpark (wrong context I think)

DOD:  Straggler, Rabbi, Herbie with a miserly 63 points. Did they get the format right?

DDOD:  2Beers, Scutler (nice to see you) Matador (happy anniversary) 76 pts

Second:  Crocs, Monty Davo 77pts

Winners: Emperor, Laird, Geezer with a magnificent 79pts

Two’s  2 Beers and won £2.40.

Minutes of the last meeting were accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising:  Newbiggin Friday 5^th August meet 9.00 for refreshments with the first tee time being 9.50

Foxton Hall away day. Only two members responded in the affirmative Brains and Herbie and Crocs responded with a negative (bed too hard apparently).

Disappointing response. Will someone cancel the booking?

Toasts: Great to see Biggles and Mrs Rabbi here and we all wish him well when he returns to Elgin.

The Ironesses for their European win. Especially the lass who whipped her top off. Most exciting bit of the game for some.

Herbie for volunteered to record the minutes.

AOB: An observation from the course was made that the team of Herbie, Rabbi and Straggler were held up by a two ball and left the following group trailing in their wake. Subsequently the nickname of Straggler was considered inappropriate.

The members were reminded that you can only change names at the AGM with a brown envelope. Besides this was probably a flash in the pan.

Meeting closed amicably at 12.30