Gentlemen,

Enclosed is a note of the above meeting supplied by the ever loyal and lordly Laird.   Also enclosed is the updated MOHGS handicap board.

Those present (scores in brackets):- GA (30), FB (31), AB-W (36), MC (35), CD (32), DF (18), JG (30), TH (36), PL (37), TM (39), CM (39), MS (36), KS (36), GW (26), BY (27).

Results: Double 2s were posted by Dewy (at 4^th and 8^th) and Bumpers (14^th and 17^th) and both pouched the princely sum of £1.50p.

Duffer of the Day – The Laird (18pts)

Deputy Duffers – Soapy and El Matador (26pts)

Runner-up – The Rabbi (37pts and pouching £4.)

Joint Champions – The Geezer and Crocks (37pts and pouching £5.50 each).

Swears raised £4.40p but Geezer cards were not in operation.

Toasts: To Scuttler for his imminent 60^th birthday (still a babe really) and Moeen Ali and the English cricket team for their win at The Oval.   Eyebrows were raised regarding last week’s toast to the Lionesses for their third place in the European finals but in this politically correct world we perhaps should leave it there.

Previous minutes were agreed and there were no matters arising.

AOB

Members were reminded that in accordance with MOHGS rules a hole-in-one would scoop the pool, i.e. first, second and 2s.  Members also noted the proposed Seniors Away Day at Roseberry Grange on the 14^th September.

A discussion was held on whether handicaps could be amended where there was exceptional individual improvement but the meeting decided to adhere to the status quo.

Normal tee times have been booked for next week.

The meeting closed at 13.06.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB,CM,PL,MM,MC(Golf only),JG,KS,TH,RY(Golf only),DF,DGM,AL,EE,GW

The meeting was presided over expertly by The Rabbi

Competition Results;

Two twos posted by The Laird in his capacity as the Assistant Temporary Competition Organiser. He scooped the pot of £2.80!

Duffer of the Day was The Cardinal with a shocking score of only  20 points.

Deputy Duffer was Brains with just one more point!

Runner up was Bumpers, but since he had already left The Cardinal held his £4 winnings in the swears tin.

Winner on the day was Biggles with a marvellous 46 points. Obviously serving Queen and County is working wonders for his golf! One suspects that not much serving is happening.

Handicaps to be adjusted as per the rules of MOHGS, even though there were suggestions about adjusting Biggles’ handicap on general play. Fortunately the voice of reason prevailed.

Geezers Cards were in play and returned £3.60

Swears made £3.60 which was a much better effort than the last week. We must remember that Christmas is not far away!

Toasts:

Jordan Smith who won the German Open, always nice for an Englishman to win in Germany. Also a muted toast to the Lionesses although making the semi-final on the European Champs is very laudable, they ain’t won nothing yet!

Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Please note there are only 3 tees booked for next Monday starting at 8.30am be early or miss out!

Shagpile announced a return visit to Bedlington on Monday 9 October at £11 per head. He has also made a request of Morpeth Directors that visiting parties to MOHGS should pay £11 per head. Watch this space for a reply.

The Cardinal announced that he had played at Warkworth last week for only £10 and the course was in very good nick.

Biggles wished it to be noted that he considered Morpeth to be in excellent nick and that the greenstaff should be congratulated.

Please add Biggles monika to the distribution list.

andrew.layton642@btinternet.com

Meeting closed efficiently at 1.45pm.

PRESENT: F.B (Ret. on 5th.), K.S(N/P), J.G, M.S, C.D, P.L, P.B, C.M, P.F, G.W, D.G-M, T.M, A.B-W, T.H, D.F, M.M.

Concern was expressed for the unfortunate Chair, who was forced to retire on the 5th. with a severe case of griping of the guts. There followed a heated debate about his liability regarding the sweep and 2’s contribution.

Today’s game was a team game whereby each player played off 9/10ths of their respective h/caps and the best two scores counted using the stableford method.

Due to the enormous void created by the infirm Chair, the President, gallantly agreed to Chair today’s meeting, looking fit and tanned after his sojourn down under.

Results were delivered by the deputy Comp. Sec., the Laird, who was also responsible for the format of today’s game.

RESULTS: Dewey, Shagpile and the Scuttler all scored a 2. D’soD were the Geezer and a brace of double barrels with 74 points. DDoD were Herbie, Brains and the infirm Chair with 76 points. In third place were El Mat, Shagpile and the Laird with 81 points. The runners up with 82 points were Dewey, the Rabbi and the Cardinal(fresh from his jaunt around Europe). In first place were the dream team of Kwok, Crocs and the Scuttler with a massive 83 points. The losers will gain one shot whilst the champs will be deducted a shot apiece.

TOASTS: To Roger Federer the 8 times Wimbledon Champ.
To Lewis Hamilton for his victory in the British GP.
To the new lady Dr Who.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

AOB: The Fin. Sec. was concerned that he had not received any contributions in the form of Geezers cash or swears for at least 5 weeks. It was pointed out that the cash was in the safekeeping of the unfortunate and infirm Chair. It was suggested that the Chair should surrender his passport until all the cash is recovered.

Kwok will not be available for the Seniors Comps for the next several weeks after next Wednesday due to family commitments. There is therefore a space available on 26th July at approx. 9.30, if anyone is interested.

The meeting ended at 1.15.

Bur T. Kwok(Clerk).

PRESENT: G.W, T.H, C.D, P.F, T.M, M.S, M.M, F.B, D.G-M, C.M, J.G.

RESULTS: Only one 2 by Crocs on the 17th. DoD was the unfortunate Chair with 30 points. DD’soD were the Geezer and Brains with 31 points apiece. The runner up was El Mat with 38 points. The winner with a magnificent 40 points and champine of the day was the ever popular Dewey.

Other scores — T.H-37, P.F-32, M.S-37, M.M-32, D.G-M-33, C.M-34.

Crocs’ group revealed that they had entered the contest devoid of Geezers cards but had used their initiative and substituted coloured tee pegs for the cards, thus ensuring that they adhered to the spirit of the law. They were warmly commended by the Chair.

FINANCES: Swears— £1.60. Geezers cards— £3.40.

TOASTS: To Shagpile on the event of his birthday. He, very generously purchased drinks   for the members to celebrate the momentous event.
To the Lions, who managed to draw the Test series.
To the men and woman’s cricket teams who were victorious in their respective matches.

The MOHGS Chalice was presented to the current champion, Kwok, by the previous winner, the Scuttler. A celebratory snap was taken by Crocs to commemorate the event.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
Matters Arising: Doubts still remain about the infamous Winker incident from last week. However it was agreed that the correct decision was made at the time by the omnipotent Chair, whilst wearing the hat of Comp. Sec.

AWAY DAY AT THE CITY COURSE: Crocs was commended for organising the event. There are at least 10 interested participants, including the Laird and Rabi. There are 4 tee times booked, beginning at 10.02. The cost will be £18pp and MOHGS h/caps will prevail.

The Geezer generously donated £1 to the coffers to mitigate his appalling behaviour on the 13th, when after yet another abysmal shot, he petulantly flung his club in the general direction of his errant ball.

The Chairman thanked Dewey for stepping into the void created by the absent Laird and delivering today’s results. The Chair also suggested that it may be an opportune moment for new blood to take over the helm and allow him to retire gracefully to the relative tranquility of the back benches. Dewey quickly countered this proposal by declaring that the society was in need of strong and stable leadership at this juncture and a change in leadership was not an option. There was general agreement that the status quo should prevail. The Chair acknowledged this vote of confidence and closed the meeting at 1.21pm, which gave the members the opportunity to avail themselves of the free tatties on offer from the ever generous Crocs.

Bur.T Kwok(Clerk)

PRESENT: M.C, P.F, D.F, T.M, A.B-W, D.G-M, J.G, P.L, G.W, F.B, A.W, C.M, C.D.

Today’s Comp was off the white tees for the club Championship.

RESULTS: The results were marred by a slight controversy which involved Dewey and Winker. Apparently Dewey was on the green and leaning over to mark his ball when Winker took his putt and holed the shot via a rebound off Dewey’s putter. There was much consternation and head scratching over the indiscretion, with some members thinking that Winker should be deducted 2 shots. The Chair who was playing in this threesome, decreed that Winker play the shot again. Winker then holed out for 4. The Chair has pledged to get to the bottom of the problem and come back with a definitive ruling. Where is St. Rappe when he is needed.

There were 4 x 2’s recorded by Winker(2), Dewey and the Chair. D’soD were the Geezer and Bumpers with 21 points apiece. DDoD was 2 Beers with 27 points. The runner up was Dewey with 37 points. The overall winner and the winner of the MOHGS Championship 2017 was the ever popular Burty Kwok. The current holder is the Scuttler who will no doubt return the trophy when he returns from his jollies and present it to his worthy successor.

FINANCES: Geezers cards—£4, Swears—£3.40, Fines—£1.50.

TOASTS: To Tommy Fleetwood who won the French Open.

To the Lions who beat the All Blacks in the second test.

To Burt Kwok who won last week’s Seniors Comp.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: The Chair does not have Herbies email. If any member has the email address, please forward it to the Chair.

The Rabbi was concerned that there was no alternative venue planned for next week, which is Seniors invitation day at Morpeth. The Chair proposed that he would make enquiries about availability at Bedlington. Crocs will also check for availability at Westerhope and the City course. 10-12 members are interested in playing with the City course the marginal favourite.

The Rabbi announced that the tees are booked for the usual times next week. The Laird apologised in advance for his absence.

The Chair informed the membership that shirts and jumpers can be ordered by emailing him with choice and colour of apparel and sizes.

B. Kwok (Hon. Sec. pro tem.)

The annual match against the Beamish Dirty Dozen has always been a much anticipated event in the calendar. This year, which is the third year of jousting was blessed with good weather, a magnificently prepared course and organisation of the highest calibre. The organiser as ever was the renowned Jock St. Rappe, who pulled out all the stops and delivered a day of top class competition.

The day began with bacon sandwiches and coffee in the clubhouse before the competition began in earnest. The pairings were sorted and the contestants began the match which was a 4BBB with the added interest of an individual team stableford competition.

What followed was a ding dong battle of wits and endeavour with Beamish initially in the ascendency, winning the first two games. However the MOHGS held their nerve and eventually began to show their true class. The wins began to flow until eventually the game was won 5-3.

In the clubhouse, the renowned Strap was busy collating the scores prior to announcing the results. The MOHGS were proclaimed as champions and the icing on the cake was that Herbie and Kwok also won the team stableford competition.

Kwok, captain for the day, thanked the organiser and praised the opposition for their sportsmanship and camaraderie. He also remarked that the team looked forward to the rematch at Beamish in September. Harry Garside replied on behalf of the opposition, thanked the organiser and warned that the DD would be better prepared and more resolute in the rematch.

Burt Kwok(Temporary Captain and clerk).

In attendance, ‘The Executive’, EE, DF, CM, MC, GA, TH, BL.

The Prof played but excused himself from the meeting on the grounds of matters of national importance.

Toasts – To the Scotland Rugby Union team for an impressive win over Australia, British Lions and all the other Home nations for victories in various parts of the world.  (The rugger faction within the MOHGS seems to be asserting themselves through toasting.)

A heartfelt bon voyage was given the President with regard to his pending trip down-under.

Results

Duffer of the Day – The Laird, 30 points

Deputy Duffer – The President – 31 points

Runner up – Bumpers – 38 points – £3

Champion – The Chair – 39 points – £7

Other scores – GA (33),  EE (32), TH (36), PL (32), CM (35), BY (33).

2’s were recorded by Prof and Crocks but as there was a shortfall of 20p in the kitty they only received 90p each.

Geezer cards raised £3 and swears a miserly £1.20.

The minutes of the previous  meeting were accepted and two matters arose:-

1. Crocks received his overdue carry-over of £3.70 for a previous 2.
2. It appears that the missing email addresses of Dewy and Herbie were pouched by Jocks.  In the circumstances it would be appreciated if Jocks could forward this note to the said parties and last week’s minutes, if he still has them.

MOHGS v Dirty Dozen

Jocks sent a text requesting if possible that another two MOHGS be found for the team as there had been a surge in interest from the Dirty Dozen.   Jethro rose to the challenge and confirmed he would like a bacon sandwich and coffee.   At present there are no other definite takers but Bumpers might be available.   It was suggested from the floor that Winker could be approached and I believe he is playing with the Executive on Wednesday when this matter will be aired.   in the circumstances Jocks might wish to contact Shotgun and Two-Beers directly.

Normal tee-times in a fortnight’s time hopefully will be confirmed by the ever-lovable Rabbi and the MOHGS expressed gratitude that Wednesday tee-times would continue in the safe hands of Scuttler and Rabbi.

The meeting closed at 1.23 precisely.

In attendance – GA, FB, AB-W, MC, CD, DF, JG, TH, PL, TM, CM, KS, BY, MS and an unfit RH joined us for the meeting.  We welcomed a new member, Malcolm Sage who accepted the nickname ‘Herbie’ – but the Chair has reservations on this soubriquet on the grounds that it is infra dig.

Toasts to England’s U20s for winning the World Cup and somewhat prematurely (as observed by the Chair) to the Lions for winning a match against a local side.

Results

Duffer of Day – Dewey 24pts

Deputy Duffers – The Chair and Scuttler 25pts

Runner-up – Crocks 37pts

Champion – The Laird 38pts

Other Scores

GA (34), AB-W (35), MC (27), JG (29), PL (32), TM (37), KS (32), BY (34), MS (34).

Crocks collected £2.80 for 2s but was short changed on the carry-over.

Geezer cards raised £4.40, includes 60p from Windscale unpaid from last week and swears a further £2.80p.

The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted and no matters were arising.  The match against Beamish Park will take place on Monday 26 June and is be well supported and Jocks is arranging coffee/bacon sandwiches beforehand.

The Chair is looking into the possibility of an away day at Bedlington on 12 July to avoid the rescheduled Seniors’ Invitation Day – let us hope it is more successful than Whitley Bay.   Dewey is still not receiving the minutes and the Chair asked him to write down his email address.  This he did but it was not forwarded to the Chair.   Nor was Herbie’s email address.   Hurry home Kwouk.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB,CM,FB,PL,TM,MM,CD,ABM,MC,JG,KS,RH,TB (meeting only)

Competition Results;

No two posted therefore two’s pot of £3.70 handed over to the Chair for safe keeping.

Duffer of the Day was Dewey with a derisory 26 points, with 10 points added for only 3 clubs!!

Deputy Duffer was Two Beers with 33 points.

Runners up were The Chair and The Geezer with 43 points and £3 Winner and Recipient of the Soapy Dish with 44 points was Brains.

Unfortunately the dish is still in Soapy’s bathroom, he will present it at next MOHGS get together.

Handicaps to be adjusted as per the rules of MOHGS.

Geezers Cards were in play and returned £2.60

Swears made 80p but contributions for wrong attire from Shagpile & Jocks boosted the funds by another quid.

Toasts:

Crocs, Dewey, Scuttler, Dewey again for upholding the good name of MOHGS in the Seniors Competitions.

Philip Rickard

Finally in recognition of his day, Soapy with birthday wishes.

Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Chairman took names for his Quaich knockout.

Draw next Monday.

Names taken by Crocs for away day at Bellingham on Wednesday. Dewey offered to chuck in a fourball to defray the costs. He should be toasted again.

Only the Chair and Dewey are available for the Newbiggin Lifeboat Day Golf comp. on 28 June. Shagpile to find some mates to form a fourball.

Awayday at Burgham offered by The Geezer sometime in late August. Only £10 donation for each player, 11 plus The Geezer. Names to be taken later.

Match v Dirty Dozen on 26 June. RH to organise bacon buty and coffee for those wishing to partake. MOHGS Captain will sort out on his return from Canada. (or perhaps he has been taken hostage by the Souix)

Brains (who is a recipient) reminded The Chair to distribute the winnings for today.

Meeting disintegrated at 1.45pm.

Present – The President, The Chair, The Laird, 2 Beers, Crocks, Brains, Prof, The Rabbi, The Geezer, Windscale.

Toast – To the Happy Couple, the Geezer’s beautiful daughter and her fiancé (a member of Morpeth Golf Club – 5 handicap) on their engagement – a union surely made in heaven.

1. Now to other more mundane matters.

The minutes of the last meeting were accepted by omission, obviously no matters arising.

2              Competition Results – DoD Windscale 27 points, DDoD Soapy 29 points.

Runners-up – Rabbi/Geezer 38 points (£1.50 each)

Winners – Prof/Brains 41 points (£3.50 each)

Other scores – The Chair 37, Laird 34, Crocks 34, 2 Beers 30.

The Laird received £2 for chipping in at the 8^th (owed 20p by the Geezer), Geezer cards realised £2.20  on the day although 60p is still owed by Windscale and £1.40 was collected in  swears.   An updated MOGHS handicap board taking account of the Hunley Hall trip (?) is enclosed.   The Laird seemed somewhat upset because the Bamburgh trip was not taken into account.   However, it was explained that normal club handicaps were used and the pairs competition did include non-MOGHS, if this is not a contradiction in terms.

3.           Soapy Day – (The President looking hale and hearty) – reminded the meeting that this would be next Monday 5^th June (normal tee times).   He confirmed that £83 would be placed behind the bar corresponding to the number of his birthdays to allow festivities to get underway – long may he reign.

He proposed (and the competition directorate accepted) that players competing for ‘Soapy’s Dish’ could opt to carry between 14 and 4 clubs (the minimum being 3 clubs plus putter).   Correspondingly points would be added to each player’s final score (not handicap) i.e. 4 clubs = +10 points, 5 clubs = +9, 6 clubs =+8 points, etc.  The adjustment to be done by each scorer on the 1^st tee (not white tees even on this the first Monday of the month).  An additional adjustment of 5 points would be added to the score of any MOGH who could verify that he had reached the age of 80.   Verification would be in the form of £80 behind the bar.

So be there or be square!

4. The Chairman’s Quaish – Brains expressed concern that this competition (in the form of a singles Calcutta) was falling beind schedule.   Therefore by next Monday MOGHS wishing to take part must inform Brains or the Chair.   If necessary a preliminary round will be introduced to sort the wheat from the chaff.

There were other matters raised relating to competitions but quite frankly I have forgotten but no doubt these will be raised again in the near future.

5. Away Day at Bellingham – 12^th June 2017.  The meeting expressed gratitude to Crocks who is arranging an Away Day on Monday 12^th June necessitated by Seniors Invitation Day at Morpeth.  At the moment 3 tee times are envisaged from about 10am but no doubt there will be room for manoeuvre.  To be finalised on Monday.

6. Away Day at Burgham – the influential Geezer has access to vouchers which will be used for another Away Day, probably in September. A contribution to a dog’s charity has been suggest and £10 seemed reasonable to dog lovers.  Those who do not appreciate our canine friends may think a bone more appropriate.

7. Newbiggin Rotary Golf Competition – Wednesday 28^th June – tee times 12noon to 15.30.  Entry fee £100 per team of 4 inclusive of green fees and a meal.   This is the sort of event that the MOGHS support, although it is on a Wednesday.  We are looking for 4 and at the moment Dewy and The Chair have expressed their interest.   Entries by 21^st June – please inform the Chair.

Other matters must have been raised at the meeting but in the absence of our trusty secretary, Kwouk, (currently rubbing shoulders with the Mounties) this will have to do.

Yours in Sport

The Chair