Present: – PB, MW, PF, BR, CC, DF, JG (3), JG (1), DGM, MD, MS (1), MF, GW, MS (2), CM and FB meeting only.

Fourteen golfers this morning to contest The Chairman’s Quaich.

The Chairman assumed the Chair.

He welcomed our President Frank to the meeting.

Swears raised £4.70.

Geezer Cards £2.80.

Results

One two today at the 14th by Matador, he gets the £2.80.

DOD were Davo, Kwok, Cardinal and Sparky with 29 points; they get a two-shot uplift.

DDOD was Minty with 30 points; he gets a one-shot uplift.

In third place with 36 points were Matador and Herbie, they get £1 each.

Runner up was Two Beers with 37 points; he gets £5 and a one-shot cut.

Today’s winner and recipient of The Quaich was Ming with 38 points. He gets £7, a two-shot cut and the prestigious Quaich.

The President did the presentation.

Toasts

Cardinal for winning last Wednesday’s Seniors Competition.

Team Europe for winning the Solheim Cup.

Shane Lowry for winning the Irish Open presented by Donald Trump!

All the runners in the Great North Run yesterday.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted.

Matters Arising

None

Any Other Business

Herbie reminded those players to be at Tyneside by 10am on Friday. You know who you are!

Two Beer’s reported that all was in hand for the weekend away in the Borders.

The Comp. Sec. reminded those MOHGS who were not travelling north that they would have to book tee times for next Monday if they wished to play.

The Chairman and all assembled thanked The Emperor for arranging sandwiches, chips and a drink. All down to his fiscal prudence, shame he isn’t Chancellor!

The meeting closed at 12.48 pm.