Present: – PL, MD, PB, DF, DGM, JG (1), JG (2), JG (3), MS, TM, TH, BR, CM and LW meeting only.

Thirteen golfers this morning, the Competition Secretary again had little option but to declare a singles comp.

Results

Two twos today, Herbie at the 17^th and The Laird at the 4^th.

They share £2.60.

Duffer of The Day was Silver Fox who is playing his way back to fitness with 23 points.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Bumpers with 31 points.

In 4^th place and receiving nothing was The Cardinal with 40 points.

In third place and also receiving nothing was The Rabbi with 41 points.

In second place were Monty and The Laird with 42 points, they get £2 each.

However, the winners were Two Beers and Brains with 43 points, they share £9.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £6.50.

Geezer Cards raised £2.60.

Swears £3.00

Toasts

None offered.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Captain Geezer thanked the MOHGS for the raffle prizes for Meet the Captains Day.

Next Monday is the AGM!! At the meeting those wishing to play at Morpeth on 30^th March shall make themselves known!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.26.

Present: – MD, PB, DF, DGM, JG (1), JG (3), PF, MS, JG (2), TH, TM, CM, FB, PL, AL (last four meeting only)

Eleven golfers this morning, the Competition Secretary had little option but to announce a singles competition off full MOHGS handicap.

One three ball and two four balls, and for the first time this year The Cardinal was in the first group!

The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming Biggles and the President to the meeting. As an afterthought, he included Crocs in the welcome.

Results

One two today at the 17^th by Monty, he pockets £2.20.

Duffer of The Day was Scuttler with 30 points.

Deputy Duffer of The Day with 32 points was Davo.

In third place and getting nothing was Monty with 39 points.

Runners up were The Cardinal and Two Beers with 40 points.

However, today’s winner was Captain Geezer with 42 points. He seems to have found the benefits of his new hip flask!

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £5.50.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40.

Swears £4.40

Toasts

Exceptional performance by MOHGS Emperor winning last Wednesday’s Seniors Competition with The Laird and Brains as runners up.

All the Home Nations winners over the weekend, that would be England again!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Brains thanked all those MOHGS who had provided handicap details. He reminded those who had not responded that the deadline for information was imminent and those who did not submit would be playing off scratch at the start of the MOHGS season!!

You have been warned.

Captain Geezer thanked The Laird for his bottle contribution to the Meet the Captains Day. He assumed that the other donations from the MOHGS would be forthcoming.

Two Beers has paid all outstanding monies to Slaley Hall.

He will send out an e-mail with tee times and expects lifts to be arranged by the group. He will also be providing a drink on Sunday after the golf as there is a little left over in the funds.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.16.

Present.  MS, TM, DGM, GW, DF, PF, JG(3), TH, BR, MD, MC, JG(2), PL, CC (meet )

Results.   Todays competition was singles over 16 holes.

                  DOD Matador, Kwock, Monty 32pts

                  DDOD Laird 33pts

                  Third Silver Fox 38pts

                  RU Geezer 40pts

                  Winner Emperor 42pts

Twos     Herbie x 2 Matador, Davo, Scuttler.

The Levy raised £6.50 Geezer cards £2.60 Swears £5.30

There followed some discussion regarding twos money if not claimed being used for the Captains draw. This was not approved. A further discussion concerned the twos money on this occasion being paid into the club coffers. This also was not agreed.

Toasts. Gordon Marshall. Newcastle footballer.  The Emperor for his is part of the winning team on Saturday.

Minutes of last meeting. Approved with no matters arising.

AOB. It was good to see both the Emperor and Monty back from their warm weather training.

Numbers required for Monday 31^st March playing but not going to Slayley Hall.

The Geezer announced the details of a meet the Captains day on Sunday 23^rd March where the competition would be a team of 4 with a shotgun start. Cost £25 per team with a raffle to follow. All prizes would be gratefully received by the Geezer.

Meeting closed 11.53.

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

Twelve golfers this morning, the Competition Secretary suggested four three balls with two best scores at each hole. However, only 90% handicap allowance.

Two Beers assumed the Chair. He congratulated the Competition Secretary for his foresight in curtailing the competition to 15 holes. All players returned to the clubhouse before the weather turned even more inclement!

Results

No twos today, all proceeds (£2.40) to The Emperor’s tin.

Duffers of The Day with a miserly 58 points were Brains, Silver Fox and Cardinal.

Deputy Duffers of The Day with 67 points were Rabbi, Matador and Laird.

However, the winners were Ming, Davo and Johnnie together with Two Beers, Herbie and Kwok with 72 points. They pocket £2 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £6.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40.

Swears £1.60

Toasts

All the Home Nations winners over the weekend, that would be England then!

Two Beers for winning Division Two last Wednesday with a superb 49 points.

RIP John Tudor, yet another NUFC great to bite the dust.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

The Laird had been in touch with Chairman Frank who had requested that he relinquish the Chairman’s role with immediate effect.

Frank had been a founder member of the MOHGS and had assumed the Chairman’s role from inception. His ability to control the meetings was legendary, particularly the two word put downs. He had overseen the increase in numbers and advocated the ‘Open House’ motto where everyone was welcome.

The MOHGS expressed thanks to Frank for his unstinting dedication, he will be a very hard act to follow, however the meeting asked Two Beers to step into the void. He accepted although realised he had large golf shoes to fill.

It was agreed to appoint Frank as Honorary President and to redesignate Soapy as President emeritus.

We hope our two Presidents will approve.

The AGM will take place on 10^th March because a number of MOGHS hope to be returning from a winning trip to Wembley on 17^th March!

Captain Geezer appeared and congratulated Crocs for winning the £25 bar card top up on the Captains’ Charity 50 numbers.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 11.52!

In Attendance: DF DGM CC LW JG3 MF TH GW TM JG1 PF MD MS and CM meet only.

Results:    Todays competition was a team of three scoring 3-2-1

 Three two’s Ming on 8^th Matador on 17^th Scuttler on 4^th

DOD:  2Beers  Silver Fox  Laird 81 pts

DDOD:   Davo  Jonnie  Geezer  83pts

RU:  Brains  Kwok Matador  94pts

Winners :  Scuttler  Sparky  Ming 96pts

Because the winners scores were outstanding the Coptition Sec deciced to reduce the winners handicaps by 2 and the runners up by 1. This was agreed by most of those there.

Toasts: Rory on wining at Pebble Beach. Alan Shoulder (ex Newcastle)

Minutes of last meeting: Agreed with no matters arising.

AOB:  The Geezer presented himself in the Captains chair looking very regal.

Next game on Monday 10^th Balls in the hat 8.15 ready to tee off 8.30

Herbie made a presentation of an engraved hip flask to the Geezer in recognition of his becoming the club Captain.

Finance: Levy £6.00  Swears  £2.50  Geezer cards  £2.50

Meeting closed at 12.45

Present: – PL, MD, PB, DF, TH, CC, DGM, LW, TM, BR, JG (1), PF (golf only), MC (golf only), CM (meeting only) FB (meeting only)

Thirteen golfers this morning for the first MOHGS outing of 2025, the Competition Secretary wished all a Happy New Year, reiterated that it was THE one and finally announced that the competition would be singles as thirteen were present!

Two Beers assumed the Chair even though the Chairman had appeared. The Chairman was welcomed and wished a Happy New Year.

Results

Two twos today both at the 8^th, one by Davo that was reported as a jammy chip in, the other by The Cardinal as a traditional on the green tee shot and a put. Both were awarded £1.30.

A very competitive day apparently.

Duffer of The Day with 29 points was Brains.

Deputy Duffer of The Day with 33 points was Davo.

Runners Up were The Rabbi and The Laird with 43 points, they receive £2.50 each.

However, the winners of the first competition of 2025 were Ming and The Cardinal with a creditable 45 points. They pocket £4 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £6.50.

Geezer Cards raised £2.90??

Swears £3.55????

Toasts

RIP Denis Law, arguably the finest footballer Scotland produced.

Soapy. More later.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising as no-one could remember the last meeting.

Any Other Business

The Chairman had received correspondence from Soapy, who was in good humour. The Chairman had also visited Soapy in his new abode at Newbiggin by the Sea. Soapy sends the MOHGS his best wishes which were reciprocated by those present.

Captain Geezer reminded the MOHGS to put their names down for the Captain’s Away Day at Beamish on 27 June 2025. He is proposing a Texas Scramble that day which will be interesting!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.48!

Apologies and sick notes from Laird,Jonnie and Crocs plus all the rest who were shopping.

Present .  TH DGM MD JG(1) MS BR OL GW MC golf only.

Results.  No twos although Emperor came close.

                 Duffers Matador,Emperor,Herbie  91pts

                 RU Brains,Bumpers,Rabbi  92pts

                 Winners  Davo,2Beers,Scuttler  97pts. (wow)

Toasts.  John Parry Harrogate GC winner of the Mauritius open. Last win on tour   14 years ago.

Minutes. Accepted as a true record

Matters Arising None.

AOB  Reminder only two tee times next week.

Cash  Geezer £3.50  ??  Levy £4.50  Twos £1.80

The Chairman wished a Happy Christmas and Healthy New Year to all the MOHGS present ,absent and far away. (that’s you Dewy)

Apologies from all those not here.

Sick notes provided by The Laird, Johnnie and Crocs. Although Crocs made a valiant attempt to partake, however illness got the better of him!

Present: – GW, PL, PF, MC, BR, CC, MD, JG (1), TH, MF, MS, DGM, AW, PB, FB, MM, JG (3).  Last three festivities only!

Fourteen contested the Christmas Plate over the first 12 holes of the course. A pleasant day for the 16^{th of} December, only a gale force wind to spoil the golf!

Full handicap allowance, clearly.

Despite our esteemed Chairman being present, he requested the stand-in to take the meeting. Two Beers did so with Christmas Spirit and bonhomie.

He immediately welcomed, The Chair, Shagpile and Silverfox to the gathering.

Competition Results.

Announced to the manor born by Brains.

Only one two today by The Matador at the par four first!!! He collects £2.80.

Duffer of the Day was Ming with a surprisingly low score of 14 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Sparky with 20 points, clearly the warm weather training in Florida has yet to rear any reward.

Runners Up were Brains, Two Beers and The Rabbi with 29 points, they receive £2 each.

However, today’s winner and recipient of the Christmas Plate was The Matador with an outstanding 32 points, he gets £8 and the Plate to be presented when Crocs is feeling better!!

Handicaps adjusted as normal.

Levy raised £7.00.

Toasts

The Matador for runner up spot last Wednesday.

The Emperor for being part of the Texas Scramble Team to win the Club Competition last Saturday.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Brains took a show of hands for those playing next Monday and the following Monday. Sufficient to retain our tee times.

In absentia, The Laird asked if any MOHG was willing to attend the Clubs First Aid Course. The Matador has already signed up to do it.

The Cardinal expressed his disappointment at the array of Christmas Sweaters. By his assessment only three and a half out of seventeen. A poor show!

Everyone offered thanks to Emperor for organising the food and drink today. Curry, rice, chips and poppadoms were just the ticket.

The meeting closed at 1.30. Followed quickly by a general knowledge quiz courtesy of Kwok! Won by The Rabbi and Shagpile who scoped the pot.

Thanks to Kwok for the quiz and again to Emperor for excellent organisation. Already looking forward to next year!

Apologies from all those not here. Also, specific apologies from Bumpers, Two Beers and Scuttler.

Present: – PB, DF, PL, JG (1), BR, PF, MD, JG (2), CC, MS

Ten players this cold and blustery (almost gale-force) morning. The Competition Secretary brought in a blind pairs’ competition!! It worked extremely well I thought!

Full handicap allowance.

Unfortunately, a medical emergency on the 9^th involving the groups ahead meant that we were diverted from the 7^th to the 12^th. Fortunately, all completed the shortened course.

Herbie assumed the Chair. (Although he seemed to have a cavalier attitude to the standard agenda)

Competition Results.

Only one two today, Bert Kwok at the 17^th??? He pouched £2.

He didn’t acknowledge his role in the foul weather of late. (Named Storm Bert for those who don’t register these things)

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi and Davo with 54 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Emperor and Kwok with 56 points.

In third place were Ming and Herbie with 57 points.

Runners Up were Brains and The Laird with 58 points.

Today’s winners were Cardinal and Monty with 61 points. They receive £5 each.

Handicaps adjusted as normal.

Levy raised £5.00.

Swears raised £2.20.

Geezer Cards raised £4.00, as a 40p levy on everyone.

Toasts

Ming proposed a toast to the Scotland Mixed Doubles Badminton Team (Pearson and Dunn) who yesterday won the Scottish Open.

The Laird proposed a toast to all the Home Nations Rugby Teams who won at the weekend.

Latterly, Herbie proposed a toast to all MOHGS who collected awards at the seniors Presentation Luncheon.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

A general reminder of the Christmas Do on 16^th December. After much discussion and a vote, it was agreed to play the competition over 12 holes. Another reminder that it is a three clubs and putter competition.

The meeting closed at 12.17.

Apologies from all those not here. Also, specific apologies from Bumpers and Herbie.

Present: – PB, DF, LW, PL, JG (1), TH, BR, DGM, PF, MD, AW, JG (2)

Twelve players this morning, even though it was the first frost of the winter. The Competition Secretary excelled himself by suggesting a three-man Texas Scramble. Full handicap with 10% of the combined handicap to be taken into account.

Two Beers assumed the Chair.

Competition Results.

Only one team tow today, so the two’s pot of £2.40 to go into the Emperor’s Tin.

Duffers of the Day were Brains, Scuttler and Emperor with 67.9 strokes. They will all get a one-shot lift.

In third place and Deputy Duffers were Johnnie, Davo and Winker with 66.7 strokes.

Runners Up were Cardinal, Rabbi and Kwok with 65.7 shots.

Today’s winners were Laird, Two Beers and Monty with 64.8 shots. They get to share £12 and get a cut of one shot.

Levy raised £6.00 eventually.

Swears raised £2.60.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40, as a 20p levy on everyone.

Toasts

Rory McIlroy for winning his sixth Race to Dubai Title and the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

England football team for winning their group in the Nations League.

Scotland football team for winning their game.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

None!

The meeting closed at 12.41.