Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – AW, PB, DF, LW, PL, CC, JG (1), TH, MD, MF, MC, BR, DGM, JG (2), CM, MS, MM & JG (3) meeting and festivities.

Sixteen players contested the Chairman’s Quaich. Singles, full handicap allowance.

Two Beers assumed the role of Stand-in Chairman.

He welcomed Shagpile back into the fold, it was good to see him looking well.

Competition Results.

One two today at the 17^th by the Rabbi, he pockets £3.20.

Duffer of the Day was Two Beers with 27 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Davo with 28 points.

Runner up with 39 points was Brains, he gets £6.

However, today’s winner and recipient of the Quaich was Monty with a quite stunning 45 points, He gets £10 and the Trophy.

The presentation was made by last year’s winner Johnnie and recorded for posterity by Crocs.

Levy raised £8.00.

Swears raised £4.59.

Geezer Cards raised £3.65???

Toasts

Monty, Marcus and Emperor for their stunning performance last Wednesday. Monty for winning the Turner Cup, (he’s in a rich vein of form) and Marcus for winning division 2 with Emperor runner up.

The Laird’s 12-year-old Granddaughter for winning the 11/12 aged group English Triathlon at the weekend.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird announced that on 30^th September a number of MOHGS would be away. After a show of hands, he will cancel two tee times at Morpeth for that day.

Herbie’s Tour will be reassessed after Craigielaw wanted massive price for single rooms. He will cogitate further before coming up with another suggestion.

The Laird announced that from 18 November until 3 February 2025, tee tines will start at 9am.

Crocs had been moved by the appearance of a decorated Christmas Tree at a Garden Centre. He announced that it was never too early to start planning for festivities.

Herbie tried to embarrass Sparky by announcing he had failed to clear the Ladies Tee on the 5^th. Sparky did manage a 5 though.

The Laird did remind MOHGS not to take relief on the tee boxes 15, 17 and 18.

MOHGS sent good wishes to the Chairman on the occasion of his Competition, he was missed.

Thanks, should have been offered to The Emperor for yet another well organised feast! The sandwiches and chips were well received with the free drink. Even the interloper enjoyed his buttie.

The meeting closed at 1.10pm.