Present: – PB, JG (1), CC, TH, MD, DF, AW, BR, MS. CM & MM (meeting only).

Nine golfers this morning the Competition Secretary suggested three, three balls, two scores to count off full handicap.

A blustery day with squally showers ensued.

In the absence of Two Beers Herbie accepted the chair.

Results

No twos today £1.80 to the tin!

Duffers of The Day were Davo, The Laird and Winker with 72 points, handicaps will increase by 1 shot.

Runners Up were Ming, The Scuttler and The Emperor with 73 points. They get nothing.

However, the winners today were The Cardinal, Brains and Herbie, after a steward’s enquiry by the Competition Secretary. Apparently one of the team had played off the wrong handicap!!! (Herbie), he adjusted the score to 76 points. They get to share £9, and handicaps reduced by 1 shot.

The Levy raised £9.

Swears/Geezer Cards raised £3.10.

Toasts

Toast was offered to Ming for winning the division two competition last Wednesday, with an excellent net score of 70.

All the Premiership Teams (Newcastle and Spurs) qualifying for The Champion’s League!

Sunderland for achieving promotion to the Premier League.

Spurs for winning the Europa Cup.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

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Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Shagpile announced that on 6th June there is a Rotary Club Charity Golf Day at Newbiggin. The cost is £25 for golf and bacon roll/drink. The Laird had requested three tee times, so far six MOHGS had indicated a willingness to play, namely The Laird, Rabbi, Emperor, Davo, Ming and Brains. Any other MOHG wishing to play must let The Laird know by Wednesday!

MOHGS have two 4-balls at either Westerhope of Bridlepath for £15 per player. It was agreed to take up the offer on 13 June. One space is available and first name to The Laird will secure the final spot!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.25.

Footnote, The Cardinal will be absent for the next two Mondays!

Present: – PB, JG (1), DGM, CC, PL, TH, PF, MD, CM & TM (meeting only).

Eight golfers this morning the Assistant Competition Secretary nominated a four ball better ball competition, off full handicap.

Results

One two today at the 4^th by Davo, he gets £1.60.

Duffers of The Day were Brains & Kwok with 33 points; handicaps will increase by 1 shot.

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Rabbi and Two Beers with 34 points.

Runners Up were Davo and The Scuttler with 42 points.

However, the winners today were Ming and The Cardinal with a quite magnificent 47 points. They get to share £8, and handicaps reduced by 1 shot.

The Levy raised £8.

Swears raised £2.20.

Geezer Cards raised £1.60.

Toasts

Toast was offered to Captain Geezer who won his Calcutta single match this morning on the 20^th green!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

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Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

On 11^th June the course is closed for a County Competition, Rabbi and Emperor have booked two tee times (courtesy) at The Bridal Path 11am and 11.08. Any MOHG wishing to join let Rabbi know asap.

Similarly, 4^th June is Seniors Invitation day at Morpeth. For those with no friends, Two Beers is willing to book Newbiggin on that day. Please let Two Beers know if you wish to be included, by Wednesday 21 May!

Next Monday is another Bank Holiday, a show of hands indicated that only two tee times would be required. The Assistant Competition Secretary will arrange.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.32.

Present: – PB, JG (1), DGM, CC, PL, DF, LW, TH (golf only)

CM, MS, TM, BR, PF, AW.

Fourteen golfers this morning the Competition Secretary nominated a singles competition.

Results

One two today at the 17^th by The Emperor, he gets £2.80.

Duffer of The Day was Crocs with 17 points; his handicap will increase from 15 to 18.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Cardinal with 26 points; his handicap will increase from 18 to 21.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of The Day was Rabbi with 27 points; his handicap will increase from 11 to12.

In 3rd place was the Laird, Emperor, Herbie and Johnnie with 33 points. Handicaps become 12, 15, 12, 14 respectively. They also share £2, magnanimously donated to the tin!

In 2^nd place were Winker and Scuttler with 34 points, they get to share £4. Handicaps reduced to 10 and 12 respectively.

However, the winners today were Kwok and Brains with 36 points. They get to share £8. Handicaps reduced to 16 and 35.

The Levy raised £14.

Swears raised £5.70.

Geezer Cards raised £3.90.

Toasts

Toast was offered to The Chairman who celebrated his birthday yesterday.

A second toast to Big Dan Burn received less of an endorsement.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

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Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Laird raised two points:

He feels that the new handicapping system is not functioning as expected, however we should continue for the agreed 3-month trial.

He also feels that the levy should be revisited. Suggesting that those MOHGS attending the previously subsidised events should pay the cost. The Emperor (aka Financial Guru) suggested that he provide an analysis of the income and expenditure, and we could then have an informed discussion on his next appearance at MOHGS, which would be 26^th May.

It was observed that MOHGS are not a money-making fraternity.

Herbie asked for clarification on the use of the Geezer Cards. Fortunately, Captain Geezer was on hand, and since they were his idea, he informed of their use.

First and foremost, they are intended as a bit of fun in the spirit of the MOHGS. However, he did confirm that there was no limit on the number of cards a player can be given on any hole. The only proviso is that a player could not get 2 cards for one shot e.g. out of bounds and in the trees. He did state that a player could quite easily get in the trees, in a bunker, three puts and double bogey on the same hole.

Captain Geezer asked for help from a couple of MOHGS on Monday 2^nd June, for his Pro challenge at the 17^th where David Clark will play 200 balls and try to get as many holes in one as possible. Geezer needs a couple to help mark the balls on the green and to return said balls to tee.

Johnnie apologised for the next two Mondays.

MOHGS who play on Fridays should make themselves aware that the course is heavily booked on Fridays from 23 May and for the whole of June. It may be feasible to book away days.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 13.06.

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

CM meeting only.

Ten golfers this bank holiday morning. The Competition Secretary initiated a singles competition.

Results

No twos today so £2 into the Emperor’s tin!

Duffer of The Day was Two Beers with 28 points, he will receive a shot uplift. From 24 to 29.

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Brains and Scuttler with 29 points. Brains will increase to 44 and Scuttler to 14.

Deputy Deputy Duffers of The Day were Johnnie and Ming with 30 points. Johnnie will go from 14 to 15, Ming from 20 to 22.

In 3rd place was the Laird with 33 points. He gets £2 and a handicap reduction to 13.

In 2^nd place with were Matador and The Rabbi with 35 points, they get to share £3. Handicaps reduced to 26 and 11 respectively.

However, the winner today was the ever-popular Cardinal with a magnificent 38 points. He gets £5 and a handicap reduction to 18!

The Levy raised £10.

Swears raised £3.40.

All funds in the vice like grip of the Laird.

Toasts

Toast was offered by the Laird for his home team of Falkirk (The Bairns) who achieved consecutive promotions and are now in the Scottish Premier League!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

None.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.25.