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.

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Fifteen players again this fine Armistice morning. Five three balls, one scores to count off full MOHGS handicap.

Two Beers assumed the role Chairman.

Competition Results.

The Laird admitted that the result was very close.

No two’s today so the tin gets £3.00.

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi, Kwok, & Scuttler, together with Two Beers, Emperor, & Laird.

Both teams had 42points. They will all get a one-shot lift.

In third place were Johnnie, Brains & Cardinal who had 44 points. They get nothing, zilch.

Today’s winners were Davo, Bumpers & Herbie together with Matador, Ming & Crocs with 45 points. They get to share £15 and get a cut of one shot.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £5.40.

Geezer Cards raised £4.70.

Toasts

Toast for Armistice Day

Sir Mark Cavandish for retirement and winning his final race.

Paul Waring for winning the Abu Dhabi HSB Championship yesterday.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Those going to Slayley Hall have been notified and deposit paid bar one!!!

AOB

None!

The meeting closed at 12.38.

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Fifteen players this fine morning which allowed the competition secretary some leeway! Five three balls, two scores to count off 90% of MOHGS handicap.

Two Beers assumed the role Chairman.

Competition Results.

The Laird was very complimentary to those who marked the score cards. Only a small reprimand for Ming who had omitted the points score from the box on the score card.

One two today at the 17^th by the Rabbi, he pockets £3.00. Although it was a holed bunker shot not a proper two!

Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, Winker and Cardinal with 67 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Geezer, Emperor and Ming with 73 points.

Today’s winners were Scuttler (again), Brains and Two Beers with 78 points, they get £5 each.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £4.20.

Geezer Cards raised £3.50.

Toasts

The Laird proposed a toast to all the home nations rugby union winners over the weekend.

He also proposed a toast to The Toon for beating Arsenal.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Two Beers had arranged a night away at Slayley Hall for the last Sunday in March. He had eight names put forward, an additional two were added (Cardinal and Johnnie). He would book rooms for 10 and three tee times.

Herbie congratulated Two Beers for his perseverance in arranging these away nights.

AOB

Card had been received from Margaret thanking the MOHGS for her retirement present.

Observations from the course.

Herbie complemented the Laird for the selection of competition, and also the players for alacrity of play.

Brains was then persuaded to demonstrate his cardio-vascular exercises, at some stage his trousers appeared to be round his knees. (metaphorically speaking)

Ming hoped that the American voters do the right thing in electing the next (47^th) President. The Chair felt that we were in no position to pontificate after our attempts to elect a government!

Christmas arrangements well in hand. Emperor has discussed food with the club, numbers will be taken nearer the date of 16^th December. We hope to tee off at 10am for 11 holes before festive food and games.

The meeting closed at 12.40.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – AW, PB, DF, LW, PL, JG (1), TH, MD, MC, BR, DGM, JG (2), CM, MS, PF, GW, TM, (MM & FB meeting and festivities).

Seventeen players this fine morning which necessitated a singles competition.

Two Beers assumed the role of Stand-in Chairman even though our esteemed Chairman was in attendance.

He welcomed Shagpile and the Chairman to the meeting together with those returning from warm weather training.

Competition Results.

The Laird announced that allowing the 3 balls to precede four balls worked very well. He also felt that he could have been a little more generous in allowing preferred lie through the green! However, he hadn’t.

One two today at the 14^th by the Davo, he pockets £3.40.

Duffer of the Day was Johnnie with 24 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Brains with 26 points.

In third place were Rabbi and Monty with 37 points, they share £3.

Runner up was the Laird with 38 points, he gets £6.

However, today’s winner was Scuttler with 39 points, he gets £8.

Levy raised £8.50.

Swears raised £4.80.

Geezer Cards raised £5.

Toasts

Marcus proposed a toast to past Morpeth Captain, Bill Stoker who passed away last week.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted with the addition of the levy amount £5.50.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Johnnie suggested that MOGHS should be aware of the softer greens and the requirement to repair pitch marks on the greens.

Two Beers asked for a show of hands for an overnight at Linden Hall, playing there and Dunstanburgh.

The meeting closed at 12.40pm.

The MOGHS then presented Margaret with a retirement gift in recognition of all the help she has given over the years of playing on Monday mornings. Margaret was very gracious and thanked all the MOHGS for remembering her.