Present: – PB, DF, PL, JG (3), JG (1), BR, PT, CC (golf only), DGM (five holes only) MM (meeting only)

Nine golfers this morning, including a newcomer Paul Tulip. The Competition Secretary nominated a two from three comp. today. Yet again The Cardinal was in the last group, He helped PT integrate into the idiosyncrasies of MOHGS, in particular the Geezer Cards!

Peter Layton was press ganged into the Chairman’s role!

Unfortunately, the Chairman was called from the course as his wife had been taken ill. A later update confirmed that she was in better health after a stringent check-up at Cramlington. Enabling DGM to attend the match tonight.

Paul was welcomed into the MOHGS, although still working he is welcome to join us when possible.

Results

Apparently an absence of twos today meant that £1.80 found its way into the Emperors Tin.

Duffers of The Day were Brains and The Laird together with Two Beers with 65 points; they get a handicap uplift of 1 shot.

Today’s winners were Silver Fox, Ming and the Rabbi, together with Cardinal, Emperor and NNY (Paul) with 75 points. They get £1.50 each and a handicap reduction of one shot!

Most winners put the spoils in the Emperors Tin.

Swears raised £1.10, no Geezer.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40.

Toasts

Tommy Fleetwood for winning the FedEx Cup play offs.

Morpeth Juniors for winning the Juniors County Championship in consecutive seasons.

Paul for breaking 90 for the very first time today (must have been the influence of his playing partners)

All sent wishes for Carla’s good health.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Silver Fox noted that The Cardinal appeared twice in the results last week. He was identified as a Deputy Duffer and also in Third Place. Clearly an error which the scribe is happy to correct.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

The Laird will be having discussions with the office to arrange our tee times for the Mondays October onwards. He will report back on the dates at which the times revert to 9am.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.30ish.

Present: – PB, DF, MS, PL, GW, TH, JG (3), PF, JG (1), TM, LW, CC, CM (meeting only)

Twelve golfers this morning enabled the Competition Secretary to suggest a four ball better ball competition. Pair selected out of the hat. Yet again The Cardinal was in the last group, however he enjoyed the company of his playing partners.

The round was somewhat challenging as the green staff were working on the greens, it meant that not all groups played to the same holes!!! However, the Competition Secretary, quite rightly, decreed that the NOHGS play each course as presented without whinging.

The Chairman’s role was grabbed by Herbie.

Results

One two today by The Geezer at the 4^th, described by his playing partner as something of magic. He pockets £2.40.

Duffers of The Day were Brains and Matador with 35 points; they get a handicap uplift of 1 shot.

Deputy Duffers of the Day was Cardinal with 38 points were Kwok and Scuttler together with Ming and Rabbi. They get nothing!

In third place with 40 points were The Silver Fox and Cardinal.

Runners up were The Geezer and The Laird with 42 points, they get £1.

However, today’s winners are Johnnie and Herbie with 43 points. They get £5 each and a handicap reduction of one shot.

Swears raised £4.90, same as last week.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40.

Toasts

Marco Penge for winning the Danish Open.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

After a sleepless night, The Laird suggested that on Mondays, those MOHGS who wish to register for casual round for handicap purposes may do so. The Geezer observed that only when the MOHGS play singles is that allowable and clearly have to putt out.

It was agreed that anyone wishing to do so can!

Anyone wishing to join The Laird, Kwok and Brains at 7.40 on Wednesday would be welcome.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.57.

Present: – PB, DF, MS, PL, GW, TH, AW, CM, JG (3), PF, CC, BR, DGM, JG (1).

Fourteen golfers contested the MOHGS Championship.

The Chairman assumed the role with gavel in hand.

Results

No twos today £2.80 to the Emperor’s Tin.

Duffer of The Day was Ming with 21 points. His handicap will increase by 3.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Cardinal with 22 points. His handicap will increase by 2.

Deputy Deputy Duffer was The Laird with 24 points his handicap will increase by 1.

In third position was Kwok with 34 points, he gets £2 and a handicap reduction of 1.

Runner up was Scuttler with 37 points, he gets £4 and a two-shot handicap reduction.

However, today’s winner and MOHGS Champion for the year was Two Beers with 38 points. He gets £8 and a handicap reduction of three shots. He also gets the trophy to be presented when next both trophy and Two Beers are present!

Swears raised £4.90.

Geezer Cards raised £4.00.

Toasts

Justin Rose for winning the St Jude Championship.

Grant Forest for winning the Nexo Championship in Scotland.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Herbie has arranged golf at George Wahington on 19^th September. Those wishing to play please let him know asap.

Herbie had an interesting observation from the course. Today everyone had to put out, did the scores reflect that???

Winker observed that Two Beers had won yet he can’t put! He must have played very well tee to green!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.42.

The Chair may well be absent next Monday; he will be entertaining grandkids!

Present: – PB, DF, MS, PL, TH, BR, JG (1), DGM, CM, CC, LW, GW, AW, PF, JG (3) (golf only). TM meeting only.

Fifteen golfers this morning plus Captain Geezer who was playing his Calcutta Singles match, which he won!!

The Competition Secretary opted for a waltz with partners chosen out of the hat!

The Chairman in the chair. His first task was to congratulate Crocs for becoming a grandfather again this very morning! Welcome to his granddaughter, yet to be named.

Results

Two twos today, one at the 8^th by Kwock, and one at the 14^th by The Laird. They share the £3 pot.

Duffers of The Day were Matador, Brains and Winker; together with Davo, Crocs and Herbie with 60 points. The all get a one-shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Emperor, Johnnie, and Silver Fox with 67 points. They get nothing. Other than a welcome back to Silver Fox from his round the world tour.

Runners Up were The Cardinal, Two Beers and Rabbi with 72 points; they also get nothing!

However, today’s winners were The Laird, Scuttler and Kwock with a magnificent 78 points. They get £5 each and a handicap reduction of one shot each.

Swears raised and unknown amount (forgot to ask The Financial Guru)

Geezer Cards raised £3.00.

Toasts

England Lionesses for defending the European Cup yesterday. The only football team to defend a major international trophy and win a trophy on foreign soil.

Emperor and Rabbi for getting to semi final of Seniors Calcutta Pairs.

Captain Geezer for a sublime win of the Senior’s Captains Shield last Wednesday.

Lottie Woad for winning the Ladies Scottish Open on her first outing as a professional.

Padraig Harrington for winning the Seniors Open yesterday.

Lions for wining the series in Australia with one test remaining.

RIP Wyn Davies and Ozzy Osbourne

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record without amendment.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Herbie reminded the Seahouses Twelve to be there by 10am.

Captain Geezer announced a blind auction for a number of four balls at excellent courses. Keep an eye out for an e-mail.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.44.

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.