Apologies from all those not here. Specific apology from Marcus via Crocs.

Present: – DF, PL (golf only), JG (3) (golf only), AW, CC, DGM, PB, GW, TH, JG (1), MD, CM, MF, TM, LW.

Fifteen players today, five 3 balls with best 2 scores to count off 90% handicap.

Two assumed the Chair al fresco.

Competition Results.

Two twos today, at the 8^th by Brains and at the 14^th by Crocs. They share £3.

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi, Silver Fox and The Laird with 60 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, The Geezer and Sparky with 68 points.

In third place and getting nothing were Matador, Scuttler and The Cardinal with 69 points.

In second place and still getting nothing were Two Beers, Winker and Ming with an impressive 79 points.

However, this week’s winners were Brains, Davo and Crocs with a mighty 83 points, they get £5 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £6.20 +20p.

Geezer Cards £4.20

Toasts

None.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted. However, concern was expressed that last week’s washout had not been recorded for posterity. Those who did brave the elements only played 11 holes and got soaked, they aborted the competition, and no minutes were taken.

The disquiet from other MOHGS was noted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Herbie has 8 players for Wooler on 30 August, he has booked three tee times so would like another player if possible. Please contact Herbie asap.

Laird had visited Shagpile who was in good spirits and sent his regards to the MOHGS.

The Geezer noted that the club no longer offered insurance against flying golf balls. He had taken out specific golf insurance and could get additional perks (golf balls) by referring a friend. They too would get signing up fees of balls! Ming and Winker immediately grabbed a referral.

The Laird pointed out that it was MOHGS Club Championship next Monday.

He also reported that Biggles had returned to Scotland and was showing improvements.

Crocs pointed out that it was never too early to consider the Christmas Party. Several MOHGS thought that we were delaying Christmas until New Year.  Ming claimed it was ‘just a piss up’ and was duly fined 20p for obscenity.

It was agreed to await The Emperor’s attendance when he could add the financial perspective.

The meeting closed at 13.00.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – DF, JG (1), CM, PF (golf only), JG (2), LW, GW, TH, PB, BR, AW, PL (meeting only), MD, MC, CC, TM, MS.

Biggles sends his best wishes to the MOHGS, he is returning to Scotland in 2 weeks.

Sixteen players today, four fourballs playing off 90% of MOHGS handicap.

The Geezer assumed the Chair. He was welcomed back from his trip across the pond.

Competition Results.

One two today, at the 8^th by Scuttler. He scoops the £3.20 but he shared it with his playing partner, The Laird.

Duffers of the Day were Scuttler and The Laird with 35 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were The Cardinal and Herbie with 36 points.

In fourth place and getting nothing were Ming and Davo with 40 points.

In third place and still getting nothing were Bumpers and Emperor with 41 points.

In second place were Johnnie and Monty with 42 points, they receive £2 each.

However, this week’s winners were Kwok and Brains with 43 points, they get £6 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £8.

Swears raised £6.

Geezer Cards £3.20 (all players contributed 20p)

Toasts

Bob MacIntyre for winning the Scottish Open yesterday.

The Laird magnanimously offered a toast to England Football Team for coming second (again) in the Euros final. There was a reluctant quaffing of drinks.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird had had contact with Shagpile, the rearranged RNLI Day is to be Friday 16 August, at a cost of £10. As this is the Seniors Away Day at Sharperley, many MOHGS are going there. Any wishing to play at Newbiggin that day will have to contact Newbiggin direct.

Herbie is arranging a day trip to Wooler on 30 August, anyone wishing to go let Herbie know asap.

MOHGS are reminded that the Championship will be played for on Monday 5^th August.

The meeting closed at 13.00.

ATTENDEES
Everyone except the Cardinal and the Geezer both of whom had sent their apologies.

COMPETITION (6 teams of 3, 2 from 3 to count)

Two 2’s Ming on the 4th & Scuttler on the 8th. Each received £1.80.

DoD Rabbi/Silverfox/Brains +1

Runners Up Kwok/Herbie/Winker each received £2 (no handicap adjustment)

Winners Matador/Ming/Sparky – 1 each received £4.

CASH
Levy £9. Geezer Cards £4.40. Swears £6.20

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ✅

TOASTS Cameron Twynam and somebody called Ferguson !

APOLOGIES for next week – 2 Beers

AOB
Wooler away day rescheduled for Friday 30th August. Interested, then please let Herbie know.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – DF, JG (1), CM, PF, JG (2), LW, GW, TH, PB, BR, DGM, AW, PL, MF, SH, FB (meeting only)

Sixteen players today playing for the inaugural Bob Hallett Memorial Trophy. Everyone welcomed Simon to play in his dad’s competition.

Even though our esteemed Chairman was present, Two Beers conducted the meeting. The Chairman did say a few words in fond memory of Bob, who had been his best friend for over 60 years. Bob had been passed captain at Beamish Golf Club and a valued member of MOHGS. He also welcomed Simon saying that he had inherited Bob’s good nature. Simon and Bob were thanked for the drinks provided courtesy of Bob’s bar card.

Competition Results.

Two twos’ today, one at the 14^th by Scuttler and one at the 17^th by Blue Watch £1.60 each.

Duffer of the Day was Blue Watch with 23 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was The Emperor (notwithstanding new knee and buggy)

In second place were The Rabbi, Two Beers & The Cardinal with 35 points, they receive £2 each.

However, this week’s winner and recipient of the Inaugural Bob Hallett Memorial was The Laird 37 points, he also gets £10.

Crocs pointed out that the trophy had been played for in the annual MOHGS and Dirty Dozen matches, and the last winner had been Bob himself.

Simon was pleased that the trophy was being recycled.

The Laird was honoured to be presented with the Trophy by Simon.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £8.

Swears raised £5.

Toasts

Bobby Hallett

The Laird

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird observed that the score cards today were all exceptionally neat.

Herbie had observation from the 15^th hole where Kwok thinned a bunker shot towards his fellow players. Unfortunately, all coming from Kwok’s moth was a throttled scream. Apparently, he had forgotten the word ‘Fore’.

RNLI Day at Newbiggin was cancelled because only the MOHS had booked tee times.

Crocs advised that Shagpile had delivery of the mobility scooter on Tuesday morning, he had been caught speeding on it Tuesday afternoon!!

Next MOHS away day is at Wooler on 16^th August. All those wishing to attend please contact Herbie by Friday of this week.

The meeting closed at 13.08 with further thanks to Simon and Bob.