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.