Present: – PB, DF, MS, PL, TH, TM, BR, JG (1), DGM, CM, CC, LW, GW (golf only).

Thirteen golfers to contest the famed Soapy Bowl, presented by our President Emeritus several years ago. Four clubs and a putter, singles competition off full handicaps.

The Chairman in the chair.

Results

No twos today so the £2.60 pot goes to the Emperor’s tin.

Duffer of The Day was The Laird with 22 points; he gets a three-shot uplift.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Emperor with 25 points; he gets a two-shot uplift.

Deputy Deputy Duffer was last week’s winner The Cardinal with 26 points; he gets a one-shot uplift.

In 3^rd place was Ming with 32 points, He gets £2 and a one-shot handicap reduction.

Runner Up was The Geezer with 33 points; he gets £4 and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner and the recipient of the recently located Soapy Bowl was The Scuttler with 38 points. He gets £7 and a handicap reduction of three shots.

Last year’s winner, Herbie, presented the trophy to the Scuttler. Recorded for posterity by Crocs.

Swears raised £5.40, glad to see The Geezer back on form.

Geezer Cards raised £4.00.

Toasts

Soapy for foresight in presenting today’s trophy.

John Parry from Harrogate Golf Club making a hole in one at the Open.

Lions for the first win of the Australia Tour Test.

Captain Geezer for his successful Captain’s Day

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record without amendment.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Captain Geezer thanked those MOHGS for the raffle prizes and for selling raffle tickets. The raffle made £616, and The Cardinal won a raffle prize!!

The Laird complemented the away day to Goswick last Wednesday. Two Beers was in the second placed team, however more importantly The Laird won a bottle of whiskey in the raffle! Happy Days.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 13.00.

Present: – PB, DF, MS, PL, TH, TM, BR, JG (1), AW, DGM. CM and CC meeting only.

Ten golfers this fretful morning leaving the Competition Secretary with little option but to play singles off full handicaps.

We welcomed back Two Beers to the chair.

Results

No twos today so the £2 pot goes to the Emperor’s tin.

Duffer of The Day was Herbie with 21 points; he gets a three-shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Rabbi, Scuttler and The Laird with 25 points, they get a two-shot uplift.

Deputy Deputy Duffer was The Geezer with 26 points; he gets a one-shot uplift.

In 3^rd place were Winker, The Emperor, and Brains with 31 points. They share £2 and get a one-shot handicap reduction. Magnanimously they gave the £2 to the tin!

Runner Up was Two Beers with 35 points; he gets £3 and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner was The Cardinal with 37 points. He gets £5 and a handicap reduction of three shots.

Swears raised £3.00.

Geezer Cards raised £2.80.

Toasts

England Rugby Union Team for winning the series in Argentina.

Chelsea for winning the World Club Championship in the States.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record without amendment.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Captain Geezer would still like some help selling raffle tickets on 19 July, his captains’ day. The Cardinal will sell from 8am, Two Beers will step in at 10am and The Laird will try to do a session in the afternoon.

Crocs has located the Soapy Dish (it was in his possession all the time!!) Fortunately, in time for next Monday for when it will be competed. Four clubs and a putter singles competition.

Herbie reminded those going to the Seaside on 1^st August to meet at Seahouses at 10am at the latest.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.33.

Present: – PB, MD, DF, MS, PL, GW, TH, LW, CC, TM, BR, JG (1). CM, FB, MM (meeting only).

Twelve golfers this fine morning. The Competition Secretary decreed a Texas Shambles competition with two scores to count from four teams of three.

In the absence of Two Beers Herbie assumed the chair. He welcomed Shagpile and The Straggler into the fold.

Results

Three twos today, two at the 4^th by The Cardinal and The Laird, and one at the 8^th by Matador. They share £2.40.

Today’s competition was very close, only 4 points covered all four teams.

Duffers of The Day were Brains, Geezer and Emperor; together with Herbie, Johnnie and Ming on 79 points. They all get a one-shot increase.

Deputy Duffers of the Day and Runners Up were Scuttler, Rabbi and The Laird with 81 points.

Today’s winners were Davo, Matador and Cardinal with 83 points. They get £4 and a handicap reduction of one shot.

Swears raised £3.20.

Geezer Cards raised £3.20.

Nice symmetry!

Toasts

Lando Norris for winning the British Grand Prix.

Dan Brown for winning the BMW International Open.

Sandy Tynholm for winning Morpeth Club Championship 26 times, over six decades!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record, eventually.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Captain Geezer would like some help selling raffle tickets on 19 July, his captains’ day. Any MOHG able to help please speak to The Captain asap.

On Friday 9.40, two spaces are available to play at Morpeth with The Captain and Brains. Anyone wishing to do so please add names to BRS via the pros shop.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.32.

Present. BR,DF,PL,MD,TH,MS,DGM,PF,AW,CC,TH,JG(1),GW. MM,CM meeting only.

Thirteen golfers with sun cream to the fore took on the Competition Secretary’s singles competition.

Results. No twos today so £2.60 went into the Treasurers tin.

                 DOD Rabbi 19 pts

                 DDOD  Kwok, Ming, 21pts

                 DDDOD  Matador  23 ts

                 3^rd Scuttler  29pts

                 2nd Winker, Geezer 31pts

Worthy Champions Laird and Herbie. 32pts.

The Levy raised3.50 and Swears £3.50

Toasts.  Wayne Larkins Cricketer.

England U21 Football team

The Geezer for organizing his away day at Beamish.

AOB, The Laird raised the issue of handicap adjustment after the three month trial of 20% 15% 10% . He proposed we move to reductions/increases of 3,2,1.

After much discussion it was agreed that this method would be implemented from today.

The Laird also raised the issue of the Levy and proposed that the levy would be scrapped and those attending the Christmas do shared the cost. This was agreed with the Geezer becoming a happy bunny.

With the inclusion of The Emperor and Ming we are now up to 12 for the away day at Seahouses on Friday 1^st August.

The Laird requires one more for the Seniors Texas scramble on 9^th July.

Captain Geezer thanked the Mohgs who supported him on his away day and asked for volunteers to sell raffle tickets on his Captains day on 19th July with a free lunch and beer thrown in. He followed this with a reminder of the Birdie challenge on Monday 7^th July. Tickets are £10 but you can win free membership and various Pro shop prizes.

The Soapy dish trophy to be played for on Monday 21^st July. Does anyone know where the dish is?

Chairman Two Beers brought his Gavel down at 12.54.

Present: – PB, MD, DF, MS, PL, GW, TH. CM (meeting only).

Seven golfers braved the gale force wind. The Competition Secretary nominated a singles competition.

In the absence of Two Beers Herbie assumed the chair.

Results

One two today at the 17^th by The Scuttler, £1.40 to his new home fund!

Duffer of The Day was The Laird with 24 points. His handicap will increase to 13.

Deputy Duffers of the Day was Scuttler with 28 points. His handicap will increase to 14.

Deputy Deputy Duffers and Third place holders were Herbie and The Cardinal with 30 points. Their handicap is unaltered!

Runners up were The Rabbi and Matador with 33 points. They get to share £2, and handicaps reduced to 13 and 22 respectively.

However, today’s winner was Davo with 35 points. He gets £5 and a handicap reduction to 10.

The Levy raised £7.

Swears/Geezer Cards raised £2.70.

Toasts

RIP Toasts to David (Syd) Lawrence, Ian (Mighty Mouse) McLauchlan, and Wincey Willis (Gateshead born weather girl).

Toast to Gemma on her last Monday behind the bar, we wish her well in her new business.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Herbie has arranged golf at Seahouses on 1^st August. Tee times 10.40, 10.50 and 11.00. Ten-pound deposits were lodged with Herbie. Two places still available, first come first served!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.25.

Cardinal will be absent next Monday, a trip to London becons!

Present: – PB, JG (1), CC, MD, DF, MS, LW, PF, TM. CM (meeting only).

Nine golfers this morning the Competition Secretary suggested a waltz!

Partners were selected in the time-honoured fashion.

In the absence of Two Beers Herbie assumed the chair.

Results

No twos today £1.80 to the tin!

Duffers of The Day were The Laird, Captain Geezer and Johnnie with 58 points, handicaps will increase by 1 shot.

Runners Up/Deputy Duffers of the Day were Ming, Davo and Kwok with 61 points. They get nothing.

However, the winners today were The Cardinal, Brains and Herbie, with a magnificent 65 points. They get to share £9, and handicaps reduced by 1 shot.

The Levy raised £8, bizarrely.

Swears/Geezer Cards raised £3.25, even more bizarrely.

Toasts

Toast was offered to Billy Boston as the first rugby league player ever to be knighted.

Honourable mention to Bob MacIntyre for runner up spot at the US open.

Mark Chapman as the world crazy golf champion!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record, after suitable amendment.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Thanks to Captain Geezer for arranging cut price golf at Westerhope last Friday.

Herbie is arranging an awayday to the coast at Seahouses on Friday 25^th July. Anyone wishing to play please e-mail Herbie asap.

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

Attendees
Johnie, Kwok, Laird, Rabbi, Ming, Emperor, Brains. Crocs did not play but took the Chairmans role

Results ( Revised handicaps are shown in attached handicap board)
DoD Kwok
DDoD Rabbi
Runner Up
Emperor
Joint Winners
Laird & Ming
3rd Place and DDDoD
Johnnie and Laird
No 2s

Toasts
Laird and his Pal for for doing well at Invitation day.
Captain Geezer for winning his Calcutta match.

Last Weeks Minutes ✔️

Cash for Emperors Tin
2’s £1.40
Levy £7
Swears £1

 Bridlepath 11th June
1sr Tee 11.00, meet by 10:30. Players Laird, Rabbi, Emperor, Crocs & Brains. THERE ARE 1, 2, 3 FREE SPACES AVAILABLE. Please contact either the Rabbi or the Emperor if you would like to join us.

Westerhope 13th June
1st Tee 10:44. Meet 10:15 or earlier,  bring £15 in cash. That’s Cardinal, Emperor, Johnie, Crocs, Herbie, Scuttler, Brains, Laird (or Geezer).

Meeting closed between 10:39 and 10:40.

Present      JW,  CC , PL,  JG(1),  AW,  PF,  MS,  BR,  MM meeting only

Herbie took on the roles of Chairman and Scribe (multitasking)

Results: Our stand in Comp sec devised a four ball better ball for the 8 attendees.

DOD : Rabbi & Kwock  36

DDOD : Jonnie & Herbie 38

Winners : Winker& Ming plus Emperor& Brains 42

No Twos today.

Toasts: Simon Yates winner of the elusive Giro d’ltalia.

Brains for his fantastic 46pts in the Seniors comp on Wednesday. Unfortunately he came second.

Minutes. Were accepted as a true record of the last meeting.

No matters arising.

AOB. Newbiggin Wed 4^th was 6 the 5 now down to 4

Newbiggin Fri 6^th was 6 now 5 suggest meet at 8.30 for coffee and bacon. If anyone wants to play MM can arrange it for £10 no prize of bacon roll. Please ask around.

Westerhope Fri 13^th now 7 players possibly LW.

Finance. £8 Levy  £1.60 twos  £1,85 Geezer and swears????

Meeting closed 12.33

Present: – PB, JG (1), CC, TH, MD, DF, AW, BR, MS. CM & MM (meeting only).

Nine golfers this morning the Competition Secretary suggested three, three balls, two scores to count off full handicap.

A blustery day with squally showers ensued.

In the absence of Two Beers Herbie accepted the chair.

Results

No twos today £1.80 to the tin!

Duffers of The Day were Davo, The Laird and Winker with 72 points, handicaps will increase by 1 shot.

Runners Up were Ming, The Scuttler and The Emperor with 73 points. They get nothing.

However, the winners today were The Cardinal, Brains and Herbie, after a steward’s enquiry by the Competition Secretary. Apparently one of the team had played off the wrong handicap!!! (Herbie), he adjusted the score to 76 points. They get to share £9, and handicaps reduced by 1 shot.

The Levy raised £9.

Swears/Geezer Cards raised £3.10.

Toasts

Toast was offered to Ming for winning the division two competition last Wednesday, with an excellent net score of 70.

All the Premiership Teams (Newcastle and Spurs) qualifying for The Champion’s League!

Sunderland for achieving promotion to the Premier League.

Spurs for winning the Europa Cup.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Shagpile announced that on 6th June there is a Rotary Club Charity Golf Day at Newbiggin. The cost is £25 for golf and bacon roll/drink. The Laird had requested three tee times, so far six MOHGS had indicated a willingness to play, namely The Laird, Rabbi, Emperor, Davo, Ming and Brains. Any other MOHG wishing to play must let The Laird know by Wednesday!

MOHGS have two 4-balls at either Westerhope of Bridlepath for £15 per player. It was agreed to take up the offer on 13 June. One space is available and first name to The Laird will secure the final spot!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.25.

Footnote, The Cardinal will be absent for the next two Mondays!

Present: – PB, JG (1), DGM, CC, PL, TH, PF, MD, CM & TM (meeting only).

Eight golfers this morning the Assistant Competition Secretary nominated a four ball better ball competition, off full handicap.

Results

One two today at the 4^th by Davo, he gets £1.60.

Duffers of The Day were Brains & Kwok with 33 points; handicaps will increase by 1 shot.

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Rabbi and Two Beers with 34 points.

Runners Up were Davo and The Scuttler with 42 points.

However, the winners today were Ming and The Cardinal with a quite magnificent 47 points. They get to share £8, and handicaps reduced by 1 shot.

The Levy raised £8.

Swears raised £2.20.

Geezer Cards raised £1.60.

Toasts

Toast was offered to Captain Geezer who won his Calcutta single match this morning on the 20^th green!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

On 11^th June the course is closed for a County Competition, Rabbi and Emperor have booked two tee times (courtesy) at The Bridal Path 11am and 11.08. Any MOHG wishing to join let Rabbi know asap.

Similarly, 4^th June is Seniors Invitation day at Morpeth. For those with no friends, Two Beers is willing to book Newbiggin on that day. Please let Two Beers know if you wish to be included, by Wednesday 21 May!

Next Monday is another Bank Holiday, a show of hands indicated that only two tee times would be required. The Assistant Competition Secretary will arrange.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.32.