Present: – PB, DF, JG (1), PL, MS, AW, PF, CM & BR (Meeting Only) The Club Vice Captain honoured us with his presence, is he about to take up MOHGS membership for his year in office? Following in the footsteps of Captain Geezer!

Seven intrepid (stupid?) golfers this morning, so the Competition Secretary designated another a singles competition off full MOHGS handicap.

The Competition Secretary wisely suggested we play the first seven, twelve, sixteen, seventeen and eighteen because of the inclement weather.

Herbie acted as Chairman.

Results

No Twos today so £1.40 to the Tin!

Duffer of The Day was The Rabbi, Brains and Kwok with 18 points; they all get a 3 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of The Day and taking third spot were Winker and The Cardinal with 20 points; they get a 2-shot uplift for being deputy duffers and a one-shot reduction for being third!

Deputy Deputy Duffer of the Day and Runner up was The Laird with 23 points; he gets a one-shot uplift and a two-shot reduction. He pockets £2 though.

However, today’s winner was Herbie with a magnificent 24 points, off a handicap of 7. He gets £5 and a 3 shot reduction.

Swears raised £0.60.

Geezer Cards £1.40.

Toasts

The Laird magnanimously proposed a toast to England Rugby for winning all three of their Autumn Internationals.

He also proposed a toast to Eddie Howe for beating Manchester City for the first time.

He also proposed a toast to Scotland Football Team for qualifying for the World Cup Finals for the first time since 1998!

He went on to say that Scotland had scored three ‘remarkable’ goals.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

The Emperor has started negotiations with the club about a Burns Luncheon!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at the early hour of 11.40am.

Present: – PB, DF, JG (3), PL, MS, AW, GW, MD, CC, DGM, JG (1), PF, LW, CM & BR (Meeting Only)

Thirteen golfers this morning left the Competition Secretary with little option to designate a singles competition off full MOHGS handicap.

The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming The Emperor and asking for a health update. The Emperor informed the meeting that he was still in severe discomfort, nay pain. He is awaiting a date for a new hip!

Results

One Two today at the 8^th by The Matador, he scoops the pot of £2.60.

Duffer of The Day was The Laird with 20 points; he gets a 3 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Winker with 23 points; he gets a 2-shot uplift.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of the Day was Ming with 23 points; he gets a one-shot uplift.

In Third spot were Brains and The Cardinal with 30 points, they get £1 and a one-shot reduction.

Runner Up was Herbie with 31 points; he gets £4 and a 2-shot reduction.

However, todays winner was Silver Fox with 32 points, he gets 7 and a 3 shot reduction.

Swears raised £3.60.

Geezer Cards raised £2.60.

Toasts

England Rugby for winning against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Matt Fitzpatrick for winning the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai after a play-off against Rory.

England Football for winning their World Cup Qualifying League without conceding a goal and with maximum points.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Crocs informed that the Four Ball at Masham was valid until the end of April 2026. He continues to investigate??

Any Other Business

The Emperor notified that the Christmas Party was planned for 15^th December. Brains suggested a change of date so that those away could attend in the New Year.

After discussion it was agreed to hold the Christmas Party in Honour of Burns (Robbie or Dan?) Night on 26^th January 2026.

However, the Christmas Plate will still be played for on 15^th December.

The Competition Secretary reminded all that next week balls will go in the bag at 8.45am

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.58.

Present: – PB, TM, DF, JG (3), PL, MS, AW, GW, MD, CC, DGM, JG (1), CM, (Meeting Only)

Twelve golfers this fine Autumn morning enabled the Competition Secretary to designate ‘Lift Off’. Three, two, one competition for teams of three! Ninety percent of MOHGS handicap, putting out but bunkers GUR and preferred lies through the green.

The Chairman chaired the meeting with aplomb.

Results

No Two today so the tin gets an extra £2.40.

Duffers of The Day were Silver Fox, Rabbi and Herbie with only 59 points. They get a 1 shot uplift!!

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Brains, Two Beers and Ming with 65 points.

Runners Up were Davo, Winker and Matador with 68 points.

However, today’s winners were Geezer, The Laird and The Cardinal with a remarkable 81 points.

They get £4 each and a one-shot reduction.

Swears raised £4.30.

Geezer Cards raised £2.60.

Toasts

Geezer offered a toast to May Shaw, assistant pro who has moved onto a new role at Ponteland Golf Club. She has achieved considerable success with the Junior Section. We thank her and wish her well in her new role.

Aaron Rai for winning the Abu Dhabi Championship in a play-off against Tommy Fleetwood.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Present.   PF, AW, MS, PL, DGM, JG(1) meeting only CC, MM.

Results. Herbie took over the role of scribe.

The stand in Competitions Secretary came up with a team of 3 with 2 to count on this barmy November morning, Six players competed with the rest of the Mohgs on tour in the wilds of Scotland..

One 2 by Winker at the 14^th. He scooped the pool of £1.20

DOD and second were Rabbi, Two Beers and Brains with 67 points and get a one shot uplift.

Winners with a magnificent 80 points were, Winker, Herbie and Kwock who took the money and had their handicap reduced by one.

Toasts.  Prunella Scales and Willy Young ex Arsenal and Spurs who played squash with Winker.

Minutes of last meeting Accepted as stated.

Maters arising. Nothing.

AOB. Crocks has a four ball for Masham and propose a trip to stay at Bedale or Richmond and playing their respective course.

Winker sends his apologies for the Xmas do on Monday 15th December.

£1.20 was collected for the Geezer cards and is safely held by Kwock.

Meeting closed at 12.21