Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- JG(1), GW, JG(3), PB, PL, LW, TM, TH, PF (golf only),  DF, MS, CM, DGM, BR (meeting only)

Two Beers assumed the Chair, with his usual aplomb.

Thirteen players again, all wanting to take part in the competition therefore singles was the order of the day!

Competition Results;

Two two’s recorded today, The Geezer at the 8^th and Silver Fox at the 17^th. They pick up £1.30 each.

Duffer of the Day was Crocs and Herbie with 28 points.  

DDoTD was Johnnie with 29 points.

Runners up and pocketing £2 each were the Laird and Silver Fox with 39 points.

Champions of the week were Matador and The Cardinal with 40 points, £4.50 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured fashion.

Swears £4.80, Geezer Cards £4.70 and the first week of the levy raised £6.50.

Toasts

Johnnie wished to toast ‘Woody Woodpecker’ heard charming the course on the 13th hole.

The Laird suggested toasts to the Scottish Football team for beating Spain 2-0. Also Ken Buchanan, the Scottish boxer who became world lightweight champion in 1971 who died on 1 April aged 77.

Some questioned the Caledonian connection.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

The Cardinal observed that it might be appropriate for non-playing MOHGS who attend the apres golf meeting to also contribute the 50p levy. After lobbing the grenade he stepped back for someone else to pull the firing pin!

It was suggested that non-playing MOHGS should examine their consciences on paying the levy.

AOB

The Laird passed on Shagpiles thanks to those MOHS who contributed to St Oswalds Charity Appeal, £100 was raised.

The Laird also announced that the RNLI day at Newbiggin was on 23 June 2023. Three tees are available at 9.50, 10 and 10.10. Anyone wishing to play please let The Laird know asap. Cost is £20 to include soup and sandwich.

Herbie announced that the next away day would be on 5^th May at a venue to be agreed.

The much awaited MOHGS Player of the year had been analysed by Herbie.

The Summer League placements were Monty and Crocs in joint second place and 2 Beers the winner. The Winter League placements were 2 Beers in third spot, Herbie runner-up and The Geezer as winner.

Combining the two tables Herbie announced that 2 Beers was the overall winner with The Geezer second and Monty/Crocs third! As the trophy was awarded The Geezer suggested he had been robbed, sore looser or what!

Herbie announced that he himself was king of the two’s over the full year.

2 Beers thanked Herbie for organising the eclectic. Unsurprising after he won!

The Scuttler was presented with the AGM Bell.

Next week is Easter Monday, only 7 MOHGS indicated that they would be playing. The Laird will reduce the tee times to two!

The meeting closed at 1pm.