Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- DF, CM, JG1, PB, CC, BR, DGM, BD, MS, JG2, TM, MM (meeting only)

Two Beers stepped into the now familiar role as meeting Chairman!

He welcomed Shagpile to the throng.

Singles today with a field of 11.  

Competition Results;

The esteemed Competition Secretary announced the results.

No twos today so £2.20 to the Emperor’s coffers.

Duffer of the Day was Monty with 28 points.

DDoTD with 29 points was The Geezer, who would have received a two shot uplift but for a birdie on the last hole!!

Runner up and receiving £3 with 36 points was The Cardinal, the putting stroke is holding up well and in thanks he bought The Geezer a pint!

Winners and Champions for the week were Two Beers and The Laird with 38 points and pocketing £4 each.

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Toasts

The Laird was in a playful mood and proposed a toast to the successful Home Nations teams. Namely Scotland, there was muted support for the toast.

Herbie proposed a toast to the GB Rowing 8 who won the gold medal at the World Championships. He appeared to have more support for that toast.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

AOB

The Laird wished to share a vision of remarkable prowess. Last Wednesday, a MOGHS member stunned those playing with him by walking on water at the 17^th. Well done Brains, only one other person has achieved that skill!

The Laird is about to negotiate tee times for winter period with the management. He is proposing times for MOHGS at 9.00 to 9.30 am. All supported the suggestion.

Herbie announced that the October away day would be on 14^th October at either Boldon or South Moor. Those wishing to attend please let Herbie know asap.

Herbie reminded the Rothbury Ramblers that the tee time on Friday 30^th was 10.30 and suggested meeting at 9.30 so that bacon sandwiches could be enjoyed at leisure.

Herbie then went on a ramble of his own about MOHGS members playing with Ladies last Friday and that they should be playing in skirts and off the red tees in future, I lost the will to record further ramblings.

He also reminded all the hoarders that paper £20 and £50 notes cease to be legal tender on Friday! All those with a stash should act without delay.

The Laird announced that the Chairmans Quaich had indeed been played for on 12 September and that the winner was Ming. The Quaich made an appearance and the Chairman of the day presented Ming with the drinking vessel. Ming was offered a few moments to make an acceptance speech, which he did with humility. He appeared ‘overcome with emotion’ (Bob Stokoe 1973)

Crocs then grabbed the Quaich back on the pretence of getting it engraved!

There being no further business the meeting closed at 12.50