Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – TM, GW, AW, PB, DF, LW, PL, CC, JG (1), TH, MD, MF, MC, BR.

Fourteen players this bank holiday morning. The Comp. Sec. decided on an innovative Pairs Competition with each pair not playing with his partner, although each knew who the partner was! Full handicap allowance and both players score to be added together for the result.

The Matador stepped into the role of Stand-in Chairman, mainly because he sat at the head of the table!

Competition Results.

One two today at the 14^th by Davo, he pockets £2.80.

There was a hiatus in announcing the results this morning, the Competition Secretary could not read his own writing. The corrected results are as follows:

Duffers of the Day were Ming and Bumpers with 58 points, they will receive a two-shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Winker and The Laird with 60 points. They get a 1 shot uplift.

Runners up were Brains and Davo with 70 points. They get nothing £2 each. They have a 1 shot reduction.

Today’s winners were Rabbi and The Emperor with 73 points. They get £5 each. They have a 2 shot reduction.

Levy raised £7.00.

Bank holiday so no swears and no Geezer Cards, however a 20p addition levy was demanded by the Emperor. That raised £2.90! (don’t ask!)

Toasts

Lottie Woad, English Golfer, for winning the Silver Medal at yesterday’s Ladies Open.

Morpeth Juniors for becoming league champions yesterday at Longhirst. First time in over 25 years.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Apologies for the next week from The Laird and The Cardinal (maybe more). Also, from the Rabbi for 9 September.

Johnnie thanked all those who enquire after his health last week. He left the course early feeling ill.

The Cardinal pointed out that on Monday 9^th September and Monday 23^rd September there were two home Seniors friendly matches against Matfen and Longhirst respectively. The Seniors Captain was having difficulty in raising a team for both. Those MOHGS who are available should consider playing for the Seniors Team.

The Wooler Nine required at 9am on Friday.

The meeting closed at 12.50.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – FB (meeting only), DF (golf only), LW (retired unwell), PF, DGM, JG (1), MF, PL, BR, MS, PB, CM, TH, TM, CC, JG (2), JG (3)

Sixteen players started today; the Comp. Sec. announced a 2 from 4 competition off 90% of MOHGS Handicap.

Four teams of four.

Two Beers took the chair with the approval of our esteemed Chairman who oversaw the whole process with his usual aplomb!

As the Comp. Sec. had to depart early, it fell to the Deputy Comp. Sec. to examine the cards and announce the result.

Competition Results.

One two today at the 8^th by Sparky, however, he receives no payment because Herbie had a hole in one on the 4^th which means he scoops the dosh!

Duffers of the Day were Laird, Two Beers, Ming and Brains with 77 points.

Runners up were Emperor, Herbie, Crocs and Johnnie with 85 points. They get nothing.

Today’s winners were Rabbi, Geezer, Sparky and Cardinal with an impressive 89 points. They get £4 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £4.25.

Geezer Cards £4.00.

Toasts

Herbie for today’s hole in one!

Geezer for winning the second division Competition on Saturday.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Christmas Party was discussed, finally agreed to hold the event on 16^th December. Unfortunately, the Geezer will be away again!

AOB

The Emperor proposed that the Chairman’s Quaich should be played for on 16^th September. The proposal was agreed without dissent.

Johnnie had left the course feeling unwell, we hope he recovers quickly.

The Wooler Nine will be receiving e-mail correspondence from Herbie.

Rabbi advised that Biggles had undergone further surgery last week. MOGHS wish him continued improvement.

Two Beers apologised for next Monday.

The meeting closed at 12.24.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – MC (golf only), JG(1), MF, PL, BR, MS, PB, DF, CM, TH, MD, (golf only), CC (golf only), AW, LW, PF

Fifteen players again today, the Comp. Sec. suggested a waltz off 90% of handicap.

Herbie assumed the chair and declared the 721^st MOHGS meeting open.

The Chair then appeared and Herbie quickly offered to relinquish the chair, however Frank declined. Frank was welcomed to the meeting.

Competition Results.

Three twos today!

One at the 14^th by Winker, another at the 17^th by Winker and one by Davo at the 17^th. One pound for each two!

Duffers of the Day were Laird, Crocs and Cardinal with 61 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Ming, Scuttler and Davo with 63 points.

Runners up were Emperor, Herbie and Rabbi, and Bumpers, Brains and Sparky with 69 points. They get nothing.

Today’s SCD winners were Winker, Kwock, and Johnnie with a staggering 81 points. They get £5 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £3.80.

Geezer Cards £4.90.

Toasts

Morpeth Golf Club for finishing second in the golf league second division therefore gaining promotion.

NUFC for winning the Sela Cup.

Team GB at the Olympics for winning 65 medals.

Aaron Rai for winning first PGA Tour Title.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Christmas Party only to be discussed in the Geezer’s and Emperor’s presence.

AOB

Herbie has now 9 players for Wooler on 30 August. First tee time 9.30am

Brains announced the Chairman’s Quaich will be contested on 2 September. Both the Laird and The Cardinal apologised.

Herbie’s observation from the course was a serious matter. He felt that any wager on the course should be honoured. This was readily agreed by all (bar one). However, apparently the Rabbi had stated that if Herbie had all Geezer Cards at the end of the round, he (Rabbi) would pay the £1. Herbie duly walked off the course with all cards and yet Rabbi did not pay up!

Clearly not to be trusted!

The meeting closed at 12.26.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – TH, MD, (golf only), PL, JG(3), GW, CC, DGM, PB, JG(1),CM, MF, TM, DF, JG(2), MC, MS (meeting only).

Fifteen players today contesting the MOHGS Championship.

Two Beers was in the Chair.

He welcomed back Herbie from his sojourn in Turkey.

Competition Results.

Two twos today!

One at the 14^th by The Geezer and another at the 14^th by Sparky. They share £3.

Duffer of the Day was Two Beers with 20 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was The Laird with 21 points.

Runners up were The Cardinal, Monty and Ming with 34 points. They get £1.50 each.

However, the MOHGS Champion for this year is shared between Matador and Bumpers with 35 points. They get £5 each and six months holding the prestigious trophy.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Presentation was made by last year’s winner Ming. The two Champions gave a very magnanimous acceptance speech which the Chairman seemed to miss.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £5.00.

Geezer Cards £4.00.

Toasts

Andy Murray for a long and happy retirement from competitive tennis.

Tommy Fleetwood for the silver medal at Paris Olympics.

Tommy Cassidy, ex Newcastle United player and recently the MOHGS Trophy Man who died last week. RIP.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Christmas Party only to be discussed in the Emperor’s presence.

AOB

Herbie pleaded for one for Wooler on 30 August, Matador may step into the breach. To be confirmed.

Laird asked if any MOHGS had reserved a tee time for RNLI at Newbiggin on 16 August. The silence was deafening.

The meeting closed at 12.39.