Present: – MD, PB, DF, DGM, JG (1), JG (3), PF, MS, JG (2), TH, TM, CM, FB, PL, AL (last four meeting only)

Eleven golfers this morning, the Competition Secretary had little option but to announce a singles competition off full MOHGS handicap.

One three ball and two four balls, and for the first time this year The Cardinal was in the first group!

The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming Biggles and the President to the meeting. As an afterthought, he included Crocs in the welcome.

Results

One two today at the 17^th by Monty, he pockets £2.20.

Duffer of The Day was Scuttler with 30 points.

Deputy Duffer of The Day with 32 points was Davo.

In third place and getting nothing was Monty with 39 points.

Runners up were The Cardinal and Two Beers with 40 points.

However, today’s winner was Captain Geezer with 42 points. He seems to have found the benefits of his new hip flask!

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £5.50.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40.

Swears £4.40

Toasts

Exceptional performance by MOHGS Emperor winning last Wednesday’s Seniors Competition with The Laird and Brains as runners up.

All the Home Nations winners over the weekend, that would be England again!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Brains thanked all those MOHGS who had provided handicap details. He reminded those who had not responded that the deadline for information was imminent and those who did not submit would be playing off scratch at the start of the MOHGS season!!

You have been warned.

Captain Geezer thanked The Laird for his bottle contribution to the Meet the Captains Day. He assumed that the other donations from the MOHGS would be forthcoming.

Two Beers has paid all outstanding monies to Slaley Hall.

He will send out an e-mail with tee times and expects lifts to be arranged by the group. He will also be providing a drink on Sunday after the golf as there is a little left over in the funds.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.16.

Present.  MS, TM, DGM, GW, DF, PF, JG(3), TH, BR, MD, MC, JG(2), PL, CC (meet )

Results.   Todays competition was singles over 16 holes.

                  DOD Matador, Kwock, Monty 32pts

                  DDOD Laird 33pts

                  Third Silver Fox 38pts

                  RU Geezer 40pts

                  Winner Emperor 42pts

Twos     Herbie x 2 Matador, Davo, Scuttler.

The Levy raised £6.50 Geezer cards £2.60 Swears £5.30

There followed some discussion regarding twos money if not claimed being used for the Captains draw. This was not approved. A further discussion concerned the twos money on this occasion being paid into the club coffers. This also was not agreed.

Toasts. Gordon Marshall. Newcastle footballer.  The Emperor for his is part of the winning team on Saturday.

Minutes of last meeting. Approved with no matters arising.

AOB. It was good to see both the Emperor and Monty back from their warm weather training.

Numbers required for Monday 31^st March playing but not going to Slayley Hall.

The Geezer announced the details of a meet the Captains day on Sunday 23^rd March where the competition would be a team of 4 with a shotgun start. Cost £25 per team with a raffle to follow. All prizes would be gratefully received by the Geezer.

Meeting closed 11.53.

Present: – PL, MD, PB, DF, CC, DGM, LW, JG (1), JG (3), GW, PF, MS, CM (meeting only)

Twelve golfers this morning, the Competition Secretary suggested four three balls with two best scores at each hole. However, only 90% handicap allowance.

Two Beers assumed the Chair. He congratulated the Competition Secretary for his foresight in curtailing the competition to 15 holes. All players returned to the clubhouse before the weather turned even more inclement!

Results

No twos today, all proceeds (£2.40) to The Emperor’s tin.

Duffers of The Day with a miserly 58 points were Brains, Silver Fox and Cardinal.

Deputy Duffers of The Day with 67 points were Rabbi, Matador and Laird.

However, the winners were Ming, Davo and Johnnie together with Two Beers, Herbie and Kwok with 72 points. They pocket £2 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £6.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40.

Swears £1.60

Toasts

All the Home Nations winners over the weekend, that would be England then!

Two Beers for winning Division Two last Wednesday with a superb 49 points.

RIP John Tudor, yet another NUFC great to bite the dust.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

The Laird had been in touch with Chairman Frank who had requested that he relinquish the Chairman’s role with immediate effect.

Frank had been a founder member of the MOHGS and had assumed the Chairman’s role from inception. His ability to control the meetings was legendary, particularly the two word put downs. He had overseen the increase in numbers and advocated the ‘Open House’ motto where everyone was welcome.

The MOHGS expressed thanks to Frank for his unstinting dedication, he will be a very hard act to follow, however the meeting asked Two Beers to step into the void. He accepted although realised he had large golf shoes to fill.

It was agreed to appoint Frank as Honorary President and to redesignate Soapy as President emeritus.

We hope our two Presidents will approve.

The AGM will take place on 10^th March because a number of MOGHS hope to be returning from a winning trip to Wembley on 17^th March!

Captain Geezer appeared and congratulated Crocs for winning the £25 bar card top up on the Captains’ Charity 50 numbers.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 11.52!

In Attendance: DF DGM CC LW JG3 MF TH GW TM JG1 PF MD MS and CM meet only.

Results:    Todays competition was a team of three scoring 3-2-1

 Three two’s Ming on 8^th Matador on 17^th Scuttler on 4^th

DOD:  2Beers  Silver Fox  Laird 81 pts

DDOD:   Davo  Jonnie  Geezer  83pts

RU:  Brains  Kwok Matador  94pts

Winners :  Scuttler  Sparky  Ming 96pts

Because the winners scores were outstanding the Coptition Sec deciced to reduce the winners handicaps by 2 and the runners up by 1. This was agreed by most of those there.

Toasts: Rory on wining at Pebble Beach. Alan Shoulder (ex Newcastle)

Minutes of last meeting: Agreed with no matters arising.

AOB:  The Geezer presented himself in the Captains chair looking very regal.

Next game on Monday 10^th Balls in the hat 8.15 ready to tee off 8.30

Herbie made a presentation of an engraved hip flask to the Geezer in recognition of his becoming the club Captain.

Finance: Levy £6.00  Swears  £2.50  Geezer cards  £2.50

Meeting closed at 12.45