Present: – PB, DF, PL, JG (3), JG (1), BR, PT, CC (golf only), DGM (five holes only) MM (meeting only)

Nine golfers this morning, including a newcomer Paul Tulip. The Competition Secretary nominated a two from three comp. today. Yet again The Cardinal was in the last group, He helped PT integrate into the idiosyncrasies of MOHGS, in particular the Geezer Cards!

Peter Layton was press ganged into the Chairman’s role!

Unfortunately, the Chairman was called from the course as his wife had been taken ill. A later update confirmed that she was in better health after a stringent check-up at Cramlington. Enabling DGM to attend the match tonight.

Paul was welcomed into the MOHGS, although still working he is welcome to join us when possible.

Results

Apparently an absence of twos today meant that £1.80 found its way into the Emperors Tin.

Duffers of The Day were Brains and The Laird together with Two Beers with 65 points; they get a handicap uplift of 1 shot.

Today’s winners were Silver Fox, Ming and the Rabbi, together with Cardinal, Emperor and NNY (Paul) with 75 points. They get £1.50 each and a handicap reduction of one shot!

Most winners put the spoils in the Emperors Tin.

Swears raised £1.10, no Geezer.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40.

Toasts

Tommy Fleetwood for winning the FedEx Cup play offs.

Morpeth Juniors for winning the Juniors County Championship in consecutive seasons.

Paul for breaking 90 for the very first time today (must have been the influence of his playing partners)

All sent wishes for Carla’s good health.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Silver Fox noted that The Cardinal appeared twice in the results last week. He was identified as a Deputy Duffer and also in Third Place. Clearly an error which the scribe is happy to correct.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

The Laird will be having discussions with the office to arrange our tee times for the Mondays October onwards. He will report back on the dates at which the times revert to 9am.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.30ish.

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

Twelve golfers this morning enabled the Competition Secretary to suggest a four ball better ball competition. Pair selected out of the hat. Yet again The Cardinal was in the last group, however he enjoyed the company of his playing partners.

The round was somewhat challenging as the green staff were working on the greens, it meant that not all groups played to the same holes!!! However, the Competition Secretary, quite rightly, decreed that the NOHGS play each course as presented without whinging.

The Chairman’s role was grabbed by Herbie.

Results

One two today by The Geezer at the 4^th, described by his playing partner as something of magic. He pockets £2.40.

Duffers of The Day were Brains and Matador with 35 points; they get a handicap uplift of 1 shot.

Deputy Duffers of the Day was Cardinal with 38 points were Kwok and Scuttler together with Ming and Rabbi. They get nothing!

In third place with 40 points were The Silver Fox and Cardinal.

Runners up were The Geezer and The Laird with 42 points, they get £1.

However, today’s winners are Johnnie and Herbie with 43 points. They get £5 each and a handicap reduction of one shot.

Swears raised £4.90, same as last week.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40.

Toasts

Marco Penge for winning the Danish Open.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

After a sleepless night, The Laird suggested that on Mondays, those MOHGS who wish to register for casual round for handicap purposes may do so. The Geezer observed that only when the MOHGS play singles is that allowable and clearly have to putt out.

It was agreed that anyone wishing to do so can!

Anyone wishing to join The Laird, Kwok and Brains at 7.40 on Wednesday would be welcome.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.57.

Present: – PB, DF, MS, PL, GW, TH, AW, CM, JG (3), PF, CC, BR, DGM, JG (1).

Fourteen golfers contested the MOHGS Championship.

The Chairman assumed the role with gavel in hand.

Results

No twos today £2.80 to the Emperor’s Tin.

Duffer of The Day was Ming with 21 points. His handicap will increase by 3.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Cardinal with 22 points. His handicap will increase by 2.

Deputy Deputy Duffer was The Laird with 24 points his handicap will increase by 1.

In third position was Kwok with 34 points, he gets £2 and a handicap reduction of 1.

Runner up was Scuttler with 37 points, he gets £4 and a two-shot handicap reduction.

However, today’s winner and MOHGS Champion for the year was Two Beers with 38 points. He gets £8 and a handicap reduction of three shots. He also gets the trophy to be presented when next both trophy and Two Beers are present!

Swears raised £4.90.

Geezer Cards raised £4.00.

Toasts

Justin Rose for winning the St Jude Championship.

Grant Forest for winning the Nexo Championship in Scotland.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Herbie has arranged golf at George Wahington on 19^th September. Those wishing to play please let him know asap.

Herbie had an interesting observation from the course. Today everyone had to put out, did the scores reflect that???

Winker observed that Two Beers had won yet he can’t put! He must have played very well tee to green!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.42.

The Chair may well be absent next Monday; he will be entertaining grandkids!