Present: – PB, JG (1), DGM, JG (3) (golf only), MD, DF, TM, CM (meeting only)

Seven golfers this chilly morning. The returning Competition Secretary had little option but to nominate singles off full MOHGS handicap with putting out.

The Chairman opened the meeting.

Results

No Two today so the Treasurer’s Tin gets an extra £1.40.

Duffer of The Day was Brains and The Geezer with 19 points; they get a 3 shot uplift each!!

Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Laird (still in holiday mode) with 23 points; he gets an uplift of 2 shots.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of The Day and Third was Two Beers with 24 points; he gets a one-shot uplift and a reduction of one shot, leaving him with no change!

Runner Up was Davo with 31 points; he gets £2 and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winners were The Cardinal and Silver Fox with 33 points. They get £2.50 and a three-shot reduction.

Swears raised £2.90.

Geezer Cards raised £1.60.

Toasts

The Ryder Cup Team for winning the Cup on American soil despite the unacceptable behaviour of some American supporters.

The Red Roses for winning the WR World Cup for the third time.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as being brief!

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Commiserations to Captain Geezer for losing his car keys somewhere presumably on the course.

The Laird expressed some concern regarding our numbers on Mondays. If we continue to have fewer players, there may be some difficulty in getting our slots booked in advance.

It was acknowledged that several were on holiday, and a few were injured. Hopefully we can get back to our normal 15/17 players in the near future.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.55.

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

Ten golfers this cold morning for the Autumn Equinox. Singles only off full MOHGS handicap with full putting out.

The Chairman opened the meeting with his gavel!

Results

One Two today at the 8^th by Winker, he pockets £2.

Duffer of The Day was Brains who used the Competition Secretary’s prerogative to not announce the score. He gets a 3 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Winker with 23 points; he gets an uplift of 2 shots.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of The Day was Johnnie with 24 points; he gets a one-shot uplift.

In Third place were Davo, Cardinal, and Rabbi with 30 points, they get no payout but a one-shot reduction.

Runner Up was Silver Fox with an excellent 37 points; he gets £4 and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s clear winner was Two Beers with 41 points, he gets £6 and a three-shot reduction.

Swears raised £2.07 (don’t ask).

Geezer Cards raised £3.10.

Toasts

Captain Geezer for coming second in the Seniors Calcutta.

Charlotte Naughton from Longhirst GC who won a Junior World Title at the weekend.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as being very good!

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising other than thanking Herbie for arranging an enjoyable visit to George Washington last Friday.

Any Other Business

Johnnie had a tale from the course regarding a missing golf trolley. Apparently, one of his playing partners mislaid his trolley on the 7^th green. It had made a desperate bid for freedom by trying to escape the course through the fence on the 6^th hole. Fortunately, it was reunited with its owner enabling him to win today’s competition.

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

Present  PL ,PF, MD , JG(1), MS, LW, JG(3) ,BR, TM, DF,CC, MM , FB meeting only.

Rabbi took the chair and Herbie took over as scribe.

Results. Today’s competition was singles for the Chairman’s Quaich.

                     No twos so £2.00 to the treasurer.

                     DOD Emperor 24 points

                    DDOD Kwok 25 points

                   Third last   Davo 26points.

                   Third Rabbi 34 points

                   Second Geezer 37.

                   Winner Laird 38 points.

Finance   Swears £2.70 Twos £2.00,Geezer cards £4.00

Toasts.  Sandy Twynholm winner of England golf seniors championship at            Woodall Spa

               Charlie Hull winner of the Kroger championship

               RIP Ricky Hatton

Minutes of the last meeting. Were approved with no matters arising.

AOB  All tee time had been booked through until the end of March.

           Geezer playing the final of the Calcutta singles next Monday before the           MOHGS start. The group wished him well.

At this stage our official photographer recorded the Lairds win in the Chairman’s Quaich presented by Captain Geezer.

Herbie reminded all those going to George Washington to meet at 9.45.

The meeting closed at 12.31 and was followed by a three course meal of drinks, sandwiches and baked potato lumps. Our thanks to the Emperor for organizing the meal.

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

Fifteen golfers this morning enabled the Competition Secretary to suggest a Texas Shambles. Teams of three, all tee off select the most appropriate drive and then all play their own ball putting out.

The Chairman opened the meeting with a compliment to The Competition Secretary for the innovative competition which demonstrated his initiative.

Results

Twos today at the 8^th by Team 1 Winker, Scuttler and Siver Fox and also Team 4 Rabbi, Geezer and Cardinal. They share £3.

Duffers of The Day were Kwok, Matador and Crocs with 97 points, they get an uplift of 1 shot.

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Ming, Emperor and Herbie with 110 points.

Runners Up were Rabbi, Geezer and Cardinal together with Silver Fox, Scuttler and Winker with 115 points.

However, today’s clear winners were Brains, The Laird and Two Beers with 122 points, they get £5 each and a one-shot reduction.

Swears raised £4.00.

Geezer Cards raised £4.80.

Toasts

Rory McIlroy for winning the Irish Open yesterday.

Sir Chris Hoy for the Charity Cyle Ride completed yesterday in aid of Prostate Cancer.

All the runners in yesterday’s Great North Run. It demonstrated what the NE is renowned for, although the National BBC News decided against mentioning it!!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as being very good!

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Herbie reminded all of the impending visit to George Washington on 19^th September. Nine players, suggested meet at 9.45 am for a 10.36 tee time.

At this point, the Chair was receiving a lack of respect when others were attempting to talk over him. He banged his gavel ferociously.

Herbie requested clarification on the Geezer Bunker Card, he questioned if a grass bunker qualified. He was advised in no uncertain manner that only bunkers with sand qualify for a bunker card!

The Competition Secretary advised that he had booked Monday morning tees from October till February. He will liaise with the office to put back the tee times from mid-November.

Crocs raised the question of a hole in one in today’s format, would that mean all players achieved a hole in one. He was informed that all would be deemed to have a hole in one and three bottles of whiskey would be required on the bar!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 13.07.

Present: – PB, DF, PL, JG (3), JG (1), CC, DGM, PF, TH, TM, GW, MD, MS, CM and President FB (meeting only)

Thirteen golfers this morning for the start of astrological Autumn. The Competition Secretary had little option but to select a singles competition with full MOHGS handicap and no gimmies!

The Chairman assumed his vocation with aplomb.

He immediately welcomed our President Frank.

Results

Twos today at the 14^th by The Rabbi and at the 17^th by The Geezer. However, there was a more impressive 2 at the 12^th by Davo. They all get to share £2.60. Some of which allegedly found its way into the Treasurer’s tin.

Duffer of The Day was Silver Fox with 22 points, he gets an uplift of 3 shots.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Scuttler with 24 points, he gets an uplift of two shots.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Cardinal with 26 points, he gets an uplift of one shot.

In third place was Ming and Kwok with 36 points, they get £1 each and a handicap reduction of one shot.

Runner Up was The Laird with 41 points, he gets £4 and a reduction of two shots.

However, today’s winner was Captain Geezer with 44 points, he gets £8 and a three shot reduction.

Swears raised £2.70.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40.

Toasts

Captain Geezer proposed a toast to Liverpool FC for buying the ‘little sh** Isak’ from NUFC. Few takers!

Grimsby Town for knocking Man. Utd. out of the Carabao Cup!

No toast but an Honourable Mention for Ming, finishing 3^rd last Wednesday.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Herbie reminded all of the impending visit to George Washington on 19^th September. Geezer would like to join the throng with Brains. Captain should receive courtesy!

Herbie observed that in their 4 ball the bunker card changed hands at least 5 times! Is that a record???

Ming presented the MOHGS Championship trophy to Two Beers, the occasion was held over from 11^th August to enable Crocs to find and engrave the trophy!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.46.