Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – PB, CM, CC, MS, JG (1), DGM, MD, DF, JG (2), AW, JG (3), PF, TM, MF, PL (golf only), BR (meeting only), MM (meeting only)  

Fifteen players this morning, the Competition Secretary surprised the bunch with a seeded Texas Scramble! The five top seeds were selected on their ability to hit the ball a long way, the rest just selected out of the bag! No minimum drives for the three man teams. Handicap to be 10% of combined and bunkers were deemed GUR.

Two Beers adopted the Chair.

Competition Results.

One two today for Monty’s Team at the 8^th, and one at the 4^th for Herbie’s Team, as a consequence of a minimal payment £3.00 went into the Emperor’s tin.

The Competition Secretary announce that 4.3 strokes covered all the teams.

However,

Duffers of the Day was Davo’s Team (Davo, Brains and Ming) with 72.7 shots.

Deputy Duffers of the Day was the Silver Fox’s Team (Silver Fox, Geezer and Ming) with 71.8 shots.

Middle for Diddle was Winker’s Team (Winker, Kwok, The Cardinal) with 71.2 shots.

Runners up was Herbie’s Team with 69.8 shots, Herbie, The Laird and Crocs each receive £1.

Winners was Monty’s Team with 68.4 shots, Monty, Sparky and The Rabbi get £4 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

It was agreed that the Competition Secretary had exceed all expectations with his innovative competition.

Swears raised £4.90 and the Levy raised £7.50. Geezer cards were not in operation.

The Chairman welcomed Shagpile back into the fold, it was great to see him and listen to his new stories!

Toasts

The Solhiem Cup Team for retaining the cup in Spain.

Ming for winning the Senior’s Competition last Wednesday.

NUFC for building a snowman at Bramall Lane on Sunday!

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No Matters Arising

AOB

Two Beers advised that those going to Ramside should be aware that soft spikes were the order of the day.

Next Monday there will be only 4 players at Morpeth, can one of the four book a Tee time, JG(2) gamely offered to do so.

Christmas Party Day will be 11^th December.

Herbie reiterated that only soft spikes were allowed at Ramside, the tumbleweed was palpable.

The meeting closed at 12.50.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – PB, PL, CM, BR, CC, MS, LW, JG (1), DGM, MD, DF, JG (2), AW, JG (3)

Fourteen players this morning, exercising the newly returned Competition Secretary’s ingenuity. He came up with a secret pair’s competition. Selected on conclusion of the game! He also curtailed the competition after 13 holes, a slight dampness in the air influenced this decision. However, some players continued and played an additional 3 holes. You know who you are!!

The Chairman appeared for the meeting, however abdicated his role to Two Beers.

Competition Results.

No twos today, £2.80 to the Emperor’s tin.

Duffers of the Day were Brains and Johnnie.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were The Cardinal and Herbie with 42 points.

Runners up were, Silver Fox and Monty, Crocs and The Laird, Davo and Two Beers, with 45 points, each pair receiving £1.80.

Winners were Emperor and Winker with 47 points, receiving the balance.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Geezer Cards raised £3, Swears £3.40 and the Levy raised £7.

Toasts

The GB Davis Cup Team for making the final in November.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No Matters Arising

AOB

Ramside is sorted, Two Beers will attempt to get an earlier tee time on Sunday and will contact all those going by e-mail to confirm final details.

The Competition Secretary asked for names of MOHGS who were wishing to play at Morpeth on October 2^nd. Final names by next Monday so that he can arrange tee times.

He also announced that from 4 November to 29 January tee times will revert to 9-9.30 am.

Herbie announced that next week will be the final Summer League competition. Things were very tight at the top so those in contention should bring their A-Game.

The Cardinal asked if double points were on offer as in the Fed Ex Cup? Herbie will give serious consideration to the suggestion before dismissing it out of hand.

The meeting closed at 12.20.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – PB, PL, CM, BR, CC, MS, MC, LW, JG (1), MF, DGM, TM, MD

Thirteen players competed for the Chairman’s Quaich so 3 groups of 3, one groups of 4 singles. After heavy rain yesterday, the bunkers were GUR.

The Hon. Competition Secretary’s role was taken up by Crocs and Brains for the second consecutive week.

The Chairman sent his apologies as he had to escort Mrs B. for an hospital appointment.

Two Beers assumed the Chair.

Competition Results.

Two twos today a delicate chip in on the 4^th and a dead eye put on the 14^th, both by Crocs, he pocketed £2.60.

Duffer of the Day was Brains.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Rabbi with 27 points!

Runner up and receiving £5 was Crocs with 38 points.

However, winner, champion golfer of the week and recipient of the Chairman’s Quaich was Johnnie with 39 points! He gets £8. From first to last in one week with a new golf grip! The magnificent trophy was presented by last year’s winner, Ming.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Geezer Cards raised £3.80, Swears £4.30 and the Levy raised £6.50.

Toasts

The Cardinal offered a toast to the written off England Rugby World Cup Team for a tremendous win over Argentina. Others suggested that it should be George Ford for the toast.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No Matters Arising

AOB

Ramside is sorted, Two Beers announced that all had paid and so had Ramside been, although not yet confirmed.

The Chairman thanked The Financial Director in advance for the drinks and sandwiches. He also thanked the stand in duo for organising the competition.

The repast miraculously appeared, and the meeting closed at 12.50.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:-  PB, PL, CM, BR, SB, CC, GW, MS, MC, JG(3), LW, AW, JG(1), MF, DGM, TM , JG(2),

Two Beers assumed the chair to the manor born!

Seventeen players today so 3 groups of 3, two groups of 4 and singles.

The Hon. Competition Secretary’s role was taken up by Crocs and Brains.

Competition Results;

One two today by Two Beers he pocketed £3.40.

Duffer of the Day was Johnnie with 19 points!

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Silver Fox and Bumpers with 27 points!

There appears to be a concerted effort to get a handicap increase for next week’s Chairman’s Quaich!

In third spot was Ming with 33 points.

In second spot were Monty and Crocs with 35 points. All three receive £3 each.

However, winner and champion golfer of the week was Winker with 40 points! He gets £8.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured manner.

Geezer Cards raised £4.90, Swears £4.60  and the Levy raised £8.50.

Toasts

None offered.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No Matters Arising

AOB

The Laird had heard that Shagpile had had his anticipated back operation, apparently successful. MOHGS send Shagpile our best wishes for a rapid recovery.

Today’s Chairman thanked the stand in Comp. Secs.

Next Monday is the Chairman’s Quaich, 14 players and it will be singles.

Carles, please remember to bring the said trophy.

Ramside is sorted, Two Beers announced that two were still to pay but they were inside the time limit so names were not appropriate.

The Chairman’s observations from the course made him question if the Geezer Cards were being used in the correct spirit. He was aware that some groups decide to just split the payment and do not give out the cards to the unfortunate miscreants. He felt this was inappropriate and suggested that the cards should be used correctly in future.

There were general murmurings of approval for the intervention.

The meeting was concluded at 12.55.