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.