Present. LW, PL, GW, JG(3), MS, JG(1), CC, AW, MD, CC, meeting only.

Again nine MOHGS played the last game of 2025. The stand in competitions Secretary devised a fiendish competition . Teams of 3 with 2 to count. Gimmies were allowed but bunkers were in play!!!!

Herbie stood in as both Chairman and Scribe. Bless him.

Results :

One 2 by Silver Fox today who scooped the pool of £1.80.

  DOD  with 62pts  Brains, Rabbi, and Jonnie

  DDOD  with 65pts  Herbie, Silver Fox, and Matador.

  Winners with 69pts Davo, Winker, and Ming.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honored manner.

Swears raised £1.95 and Geezer cards £1.80.

Toasts.

England cricket team for winning a test in Australia for the first time in 12 years.

RIP. All boys favorite of a certain age  Brigitte Bardo.t

Newcastle Red bull for gaining their first point of the season.

AOB. Winker wished us all the best as he leaves to visit Australia.

Brains booking 4 tee times for next week.

Herbie regaled the group with the history oh the Full Monty. After consulting various web site Ming announced there were two suggestions. Montague Burton or Field Marshall Montgomery.

Meeting Closed 12.24 with a resounding chorus of Happy New Year.

Present   MD, AW, PL, GW, MS, CC, LW, DGM, JG (1), CM meeting only.

Only nine trusty Mohgs turned out today with some in festive gear for a 3ball competition with 2 to count.

The Chairman opened the meeting, with Herbie taking the position of scribe.

Results: No Twos today so £1.80 goes into the coffers.

Duffers of the day with 72 pts were Davo, Jonnie, and Brains

Deputy Duffers with 79pts were Matador, Herbie and Two Beers.

Winners with a creditable 83 pts were Winker, Ming, and Rabbi.

Swears raised £1.30

Geezer Cards £1.80

Toasts. Winner of SPOTY Rory.

Previous Meeting Minutes.

Rabbis score should have been 33pts not 43 as stated. (He’s not that good)

Matters Arising.  Brains indicated only 3 tee times for next week.

AOB. The Scribe wished everyone a happy Christmas especially those in far flung places like Australia, Cape Verdi, Northern Ireland and Newbiggin and a successful golfing new year.

The Gavel came down at 12.52.

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

Only seven intrepid golfers contested the Christmas Plate!

The Chairman opened the meeting.

Results

No Twos today so £1.40 goes into the tin.

Duffers of The Day were Herbie and Two Beers with 23 points; they get a 3 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Cardinal with 24 points; he gets a 2-shot uplift.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of the Day and in third place was Johnnie. He gets a one-shot uplift, and a one-shot reduction. Net effect remains the same.

In second place was The Matador with 31 points, he gets £2 and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner and recipient of The Christmas Plate was The Rabbi with 43 points. He gets £5 and a 3 shot reduction.

Swears raised nothing!

Geezer Cards raised £1.40.

Toasts

None offered!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

Next Monday has been reduced to three tee times.

The Matador as previous winner presented the Christmas Plate to The Rabbi.

 Crocs then presented the outgoing manager Julia a leaving gift with our heartfelt thanks.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at the early hour of 13.20.

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

Ten golfers were surprised that the course was open after heavy overnight rain. The Competition Secretary designated another a singles competition off full MOHGS handicap.

The course was cut to 15 holes by the green staff.

The Chairman opened the meeting with his gavel.

Results

One Twos today at the 8^th by the Laird, he gets to scoop the pot of £2.

Duffers of The Day were Herbie and Ming with 22 points; they get a 3 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Brains with 24 points; he gets a 2-shot uplift.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of the Day and Runner up was Two Beers with 27 points; he gets a one-shot uplift.

In third place were The Rabbi and Cardinal with 30 points, they get 50p each and a one-shot reduction.

Runner-up were Kwok and The Laird with 34 points; they get £2 each and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner was Matador with a magnificent 40 points. He gets £5 and a 3 shot reduction.

The Competition Secretary advised of his absence for the next 5 Mondays. He is leaving us in the more than capable hands of Brains.

Swears and

Geezer Cards

Unfortunately, I forgot to note the income. No doubt the Treasurer has a detailed account.

Toasts

We all wished The Laird ‘Bon Voyage’.

Lando Norris for winning the F1 World Championship.

Robin Smith RIP.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

Next Monday is the Christmas Plate, Brains advised that it was three clubs and a putter!

It was agreed to cancel one tee time as we cannot envisage more than 12 turning out.

Matador requested an alternative to the haggis option on the Burns Luncheon; The Emperor has already made enquiries and steak pie might just be on offer.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at the early hour of 12.29 pm.