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.