Present: – PB, PL, JG (3), MS, CC, DGM, CM, DF, JG (1), LW, MD, MW (Martin Wilson)

Twelve golfers this Bank Holiday Monday. Four ball better ball competition with Herbie and Silver Fox out first to contest their Calcutta Singles.

The Chairman opened proceedings by welcoming a new member, Martin from Gloucester. Although deficient in hair he assured the throng that his nickname should be Ginger because of his former shock of red hair!

Swears raised £4.50.

Geezer Cards £2.40.

Results

One two today at the 14^th by Davo, he pockets £2.40.

Herbie defeated Silver Fox in the Calcutta match.

DOD were Crocs and Ming and Johnnie and the Laird with 39 points each; they get a 1-shot uplift.

DDOD were Davo & Rabbi and Cardinal and Two Beers with 40 points.

Runners up were Brains and Ginger with 41 points; they all get £2 each.

However, today’s winners were Herbie and Silver Fox with 42 points, they get £4 each and a 1-shot reduction.

Toasts

RIP Ted the dog.

Late of Mortimer and Whitehouse gone fishing.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Johnnie asked if there are any other players for Shagpile’s MND golf tournament on Friday 29^th May. To be played over three courses, Morpeth Newbiggin and Bedlington. He has reserved three tees for MOHGS at Bedlington, but Johnnie has only 4 names. Any others to Johnnie asap.

Any Other Business

Crocs informed that the trip to Masham should congregate at 10.30ish for tee time at 12.30. Bacon sarnies are available for those requiring sustenance.

Herbie thanked Crocs for his organisational skills. He may get a permanent job.

Herbie has booked three tee times on 5^th June at Sharperley. Anyone wishing to go please let Herbie know asap.

The Competition Secretary has cancelled next Monday’s tee times at Morpeth. Any MOHG wishing to play will have to book separately.

The Chairman notified the meeting of his impending absences which make him unavailable until 2^nd Monday in June. He offered the gavel to a stand-in but there were no takers. It is firmly locked away in his locker!

The Secretary informed the meeting that he was on his last notebook! When this is finished a new scribe would be required, or a free notebook!

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