Apologies from all those not here. Also, specific apologies from Bumpers, Two Beers and Scuttler.

Present: – PB, DF, PL, JG (1), BR, PF, MD, JG (2), CC, MS

Ten players this cold and blustery (almost gale-force) morning. The Competition Secretary brought in a blind pairs’ competition!! It worked extremely well I thought!

Full handicap allowance.

Unfortunately, a medical emergency on the 9^th involving the groups ahead meant that we were diverted from the 7^th to the 12^th. Fortunately, all completed the shortened course.

Herbie assumed the Chair. (Although he seemed to have a cavalier attitude to the standard agenda)

Competition Results.

Only one two today, Bert Kwok at the 17^th??? He pouched £2.

He didn’t acknowledge his role in the foul weather of late. (Named Storm Bert for those who don’t register these things)

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi and Davo with 54 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Emperor and Kwok with 56 points.

In third place were Ming and Herbie with 57 points.

Runners Up were Brains and The Laird with 58 points.

Today’s winners were Cardinal and Monty with 61 points. They receive £5 each.

Handicaps adjusted as normal.

Levy raised £5.00.

Swears raised £2.20.

Geezer Cards raised £4.00, as a 40p levy on everyone.

Toasts

Ming proposed a toast to the Scotland Mixed Doubles Badminton Team (Pearson and Dunn) who yesterday won the Scottish Open.

The Laird proposed a toast to all the Home Nations Rugby Teams who won at the weekend.

Latterly, Herbie proposed a toast to all MOHGS who collected awards at the seniors Presentation Luncheon.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

A general reminder of the Christmas Do on 16^th December. After much discussion and a vote, it was agreed to play the competition over 12 holes. Another reminder that it is a three clubs and putter competition.

The meeting closed at 12.17.

Apologies from all those not here. Also, specific apologies from Bumpers and Herbie.

Present: – PB, DF, LW, PL, JG (1), TH, BR, DGM, PF, MD, AW, JG (2)

Twelve players this morning, even though it was the first frost of the winter. The Competition Secretary excelled himself by suggesting a three-man Texas Scramble. Full handicap with 10% of the combined handicap to be taken into account.

Two Beers assumed the Chair.

Competition Results.

Only one team tow today, so the two’s pot of £2.40 to go into the Emperor’s Tin.

Duffers of the Day were Brains, Scuttler and Emperor with 67.9 strokes. They will all get a one-shot lift.

In third place and Deputy Duffers were Johnnie, Davo and Winker with 66.7 strokes.

Runners Up were Cardinal, Rabbi and Kwok with 65.7 shots.

Today’s winners were Laird, Two Beers and Monty with 64.8 shots. They get to share £12 and get a cut of one shot.

Levy raised £6.00 eventually.

Swears raised £2.60.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40, as a 20p levy on everyone.

Toasts

Rory McIlroy for winning his sixth Race to Dubai Title and the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

England football team for winning their group in the Nations League.

Scotland football team for winning their game.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

None!

The meeting closed at 12.41.

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Fifteen players again this fine Armistice morning. Five three balls, one scores to count off full MOHGS handicap.

Two Beers assumed the role Chairman.

Competition Results.

The Laird admitted that the result was very close.

No two’s today so the tin gets £3.00.

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi, Kwok, & Scuttler, together with Two Beers, Emperor, & Laird.

Both teams had 42points. They will all get a one-shot lift.

In third place were Johnnie, Brains & Cardinal who had 44 points. They get nothing, zilch.

Today’s winners were Davo, Bumpers & Herbie together with Matador, Ming & Crocs with 45 points. They get to share £15 and get a cut of one shot.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £5.40.

Geezer Cards raised £4.70.

Toasts

Toast for Armistice Day

Sir Mark Cavandish for retirement and winning his final race.

Paul Waring for winning the Abu Dhabi HSB Championship yesterday.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Those going to Slayley Hall have been notified and deposit paid bar one!!!

AOB

None!

The meeting closed at 12.38.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – AW, PB, DF, LW, PL, JG (1), TH (golf only), MC, BR, DGM, CM (meeting only), MS, PF, GW, TM, CC.

Fifteen players this fine morning which allowed the competition secretary some leeway! Five three balls, two scores to count off 90% of MOHGS handicap.

Two Beers assumed the role Chairman.

Competition Results.

The Laird was very complimentary to those who marked the score cards. Only a small reprimand for Ming who had omitted the points score from the box on the score card.

One two today at the 17^th by the Rabbi, he pockets £3.00. Although it was a holed bunker shot not a proper two!

Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, Winker and Cardinal with 67 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Geezer, Emperor and Ming with 73 points.

Today’s winners were Scuttler (again), Brains and Two Beers with 78 points, they get £5 each.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £4.20.

Geezer Cards raised £3.50.

Toasts

The Laird proposed a toast to all the home nations rugby union winners over the weekend.

He also proposed a toast to The Toon for beating Arsenal.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Two Beers had arranged a night away at Slayley Hall for the last Sunday in March. He had eight names put forward, an additional two were added (Cardinal and Johnnie). He would book rooms for 10 and three tee times.

Herbie congratulated Two Beers for his perseverance in arranging these away nights.

AOB

Card had been received from Margaret thanking the MOHGS for her retirement present.

Observations from the course.

Herbie complemented the Laird for the selection of competition, and also the players for alacrity of play.

Brains was then persuaded to demonstrate his cardio-vascular exercises, at some stage his trousers appeared to be round his knees. (metaphorically speaking)

Ming hoped that the American voters do the right thing in electing the next (47^th) President. The Chair felt that we were in no position to pontificate after our attempts to elect a government!

Christmas arrangements well in hand. Emperor has discussed food with the club, numbers will be taken nearer the date of 16^th December. We hope to tee off at 10am for 11 holes before festive food and games.

The meeting closed at 12.40.