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

Accepted as a true record.

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.