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.