Present: – PB, DF, JG (1), PL, MS, GW, DGM, MD, LW. CM & MS (2) & FB (Meeting Only)

Nine golfers this fine spring morning. The Competition Secretary designated a team game, three teams of 3, the best two scores to count. Full MOHGS handicap allowance.

Results

One Two today at the 17^th by Johnnie, he scoops the pot of £1.80.

Duffers of The Day were Davo, Rabbi and The Cardinal with 77 points. They get a 1 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of The Day/Runners Up were Matador, The Laird and Herbie with 78 points, they get nothing.

However, today’s winners were Two Beers, Brains and Johnnie with 81 points. They get £3 each and a one-shot reduction.

Swears raised £2.90.

Geezer Cards £1.80

Toasts

Scotland RFU Team beating France in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Biggles birthday next Friday.

More birthdays for Johnnie, Matador and Herbie all celebrating next Thursday.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

The Laird observed that the minutes were accurate and correct!!

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

The Chairman welcomed President Frank to the meeting.

Brains observed that the AGM was scheduled for 23 March, he suggested that the date be moved to 30 March to allow as many MOHGS to attend. The Chairman is unavailable on 30^th March, however. It was agreed to move the AGM to 30^th March.

Brains asked all MOHGS members to furnish him with Handicap Index, Course Handicap off yellow tees and 95% of Playing Handicap to enable the new season to start on 6^th April.

Brains also pointed out that 6^th April was the date for the Bob Hallett Trophy and the presentation of the Champion Golfer of the Year! Even though this is Easter Monday, it was agreed to proceed with this date. At the moment!

The Laird informed members that any proposals for the running of the group should be tabled at the AGM. Any officer resignations must be with the scribe 4 weeks prior to the AGM, submitted in a brown envelope.

Crocs has made contact with a very nice lady at Masham, who advised that the 4 ball at Masham is valid until the end of June. Result!

He had also been in contact with Bedale, who could accommodate us one Monday to the end of June.

The Kings Arms in Masham had also been recommended as a stay over. Those wishing to partake please have numbers to Crocs next Monday.

Herbie observed from the course that Morpeth now has a contender for Birdman of Alcatraz. A huge crow descended on the Laird’s head. He felt the claws through his headgear. What was under has cap that interested the crow???

The Laird had an e-mail from The Emperor; his new hip is in place but is a few weeks from golf. All wished him a speedy recovery and a quick return to the fold.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.24 pm.