Present: – PL, JG (3), MS, DF, JG (1), MD, MW (Martyn Williams hopefully correct this time), TM, AW, PB & CM (meeting only)

Nine golfers allowed the Competition Secretary to organise a Texas Scramble.

Herbie assumed the Chair!

Swears raised £2.00.

Geezer Cards £1.80.

Results

Several twos today so the kitty went to the kitty!

DOD were Herbie, Rabbi and Silver Fox with 74.2 shots, they get a one-shot uplift.

DDOD and Runners-up were The Laird, Ginger and Winker with 66.2 shots.

Today’s winners were The Geezer, Brains and Davo with 62.8 shots, they get £3 each and a 1-shot reduction.

Toasts

Newcastle Red Bulls for their first win since January.

New club member Nathaniel Pimblott!!

Amelia Temperly for breaking the course record.

Wigan Warriors Rugby League for winning The Challenge Cup for the 22^nd time on Saturday.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

None

Any Other Business

Brains advised that next Monday was Soapy Dish Day, a singles competition with four clubs and a putter.

Herbie thanked Michael Metcalf, Laurie and Rotary Club for organising a most successful golf charity day last Friday. Played over three courses (Morpeth, Bedlington and Newbiggin) the MND Charity gained £9,000 from their efforts.

Well done to all involved.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.31 pm.

Present: – PB, PL, JG (3), MS, CC, DGM, CM, DF, JG (1), LW, MD, MW (Martin Wilson)

Fourteen golfers this Bank Holiday Monday.

The Competition Secretary designated a blind pairs competition.

Herbie and The Geezer decided to share the Chair!

Swears raised £4.10.

Geezer Cards £2.80.

Results

No twos today so £2.80 to the treasurer.

DOD were Davo and The Cardinal with 40 points (and lucky to get 40) they get a 1-shot uplift.

DDOD were Brains and Minty with 42 points.

Runners up were Matador and Ming with 59 points; they all get £2 each.

However, today’s winners were The Geezer and Johnnie with 64 points, they get £5 each and a 1-shot reduction.

Toasts

Rabbi for his birthday today.

Cardinal for his birthday yesterday.

Ming for his birthday on Friday.

RIP Scott Hastings

Playfully, Spurs for avoiding the dreaded drop.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Johnnie highlighted Friday’s MND golf day at Bedlington. He will e-mail final details, but the tee times are around 10.20 and bacon butties are available before the game. Suggested meeting up at 9.15.

Still looking for more players at Bedlington, any MOHG who can make it please contact Johnnie.

Any Other Business

Herbie’s observations on the course:

Johnnie was past the flag on the 3^rd hole with his second shot! Unfortunately, it was the junior flag about 150 yards from the tee!

At the 16^th Johnnie had a cigar moment in the bunker to the left of the green.

Herbie also wanted to claim for Johnnie the honour of being the first MOHG in the new bunker on the 18^th.

However, The Cardinal had beaten him to it!

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

Eight Players on a bright and slightly warmer morning course looking good

MD, JG1, PF, GW, PL,TM, LW, MW

(CM & MM) Meeting only

Apologies 

Members on holiday and Members playing in the Club Seniors Team match

Stand in Comp Sec suggested a 4BBB comp of full MOHGS Handicaps

Meeting opened by the Stand in Chairman (Geezer)

Results

DOD Kwok & Johnnie 34 points and receiving a 1 shot uplift

DDOD and  runners up with 35 points Brains/Ginger & Rabbi/Matador and receiving nothing

Winners with 40 points Davo/Geezer receiving £4 each and a 1 shot reduction 

No two’s today £1.60 

Swears £3.00

Geezer cards £1.60

Minutes for the previous meeting accepted

Matters arising – None

Toasts

Aaron Rai for his win in the US PGA event the 1st English man to win the event since 1919

Kerian Tripper on his last home match for NUFC

AOB

MND charity day at Bedlington GC on Friday 29th May we still require 2 more players let Lawrie or Micheal Medcalf know if you’re available 

Meeting Closed 12.46

Present: – PB, PL, JG (3), MS, CC, DGM, CM, DF, JG (1), LW, MD, MW (Martin Wilson)

Twelve golfers this Bank Holiday Monday. Four ball better ball competition with Herbie and Silver Fox out first to contest their Calcutta Singles.

The Chairman opened proceedings by welcoming a new member, Martin from Gloucester. Although deficient in hair he assured the throng that his nickname should be Ginger because of his former shock of red hair!

Swears raised £4.50.

Geezer Cards £2.40.

Results

One two today at the 14^th by Davo, he pockets £2.40.

Herbie defeated Silver Fox in the Calcutta match.

DOD were Crocs and Ming and Johnnie and the Laird with 39 points each; they get a 1-shot uplift.

DDOD were Davo & Rabbi and Cardinal and Two Beers with 40 points.

Runners up were Brains and Ginger with 41 points; they all get £2 each.

However, today’s winners were Herbie and Silver Fox with 42 points, they get £4 each and a 1-shot reduction.

Toasts

RIP Ted the dog.

Late of Mortimer and Whitehouse gone fishing.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Johnnie asked if there are any other players for Shagpile’s MND golf tournament on Friday 29^th May. To be played over three courses, Morpeth Newbiggin and Bedlington. He has reserved three tees for MOHGS at Bedlington, but Johnnie has only 4 names. Any others to Johnnie asap.

Any Other Business

Crocs informed that the trip to Masham should congregate at 10.30ish for tee time at 12.30. Bacon sarnies are available for those requiring sustenance.

Herbie thanked Crocs for his organisational skills. He may get a permanent job.

Herbie has booked three tee times on 5^th June at Sharperley. Anyone wishing to go please let Herbie know asap.

The Competition Secretary has cancelled next Monday’s tee times at Morpeth. Any MOHG wishing to play will have to book separately.

The Chairman notified the meeting of his impending absences which make him unavailable until 2^nd Monday in June. He offered the gavel to a stand-in but there were no takers. It is firmly locked away in his locker!

The Secretary informed the meeting that he was on his last notebook! When this is finished a new scribe would be required, or a free notebook!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.46 pm.

Present: – PB, PL & JG (3) (golf only), MS, TM, CC, DGM, CM, DF, JG (1), LW, AW, MD, MS (2), BR (meeting only)

Fourteen golfers this fine morning, exercised the Competition Secretary’s mind. He came up with a pairs competition off 90% MOHGS Handicap.

The Chairman opened proceedings.

Swears raised £7.00.

Geezer Cards £3.20.

Results

The Competition Secretary was challenged after some players failed to recognise with whom they were paired!!!

One two today at the 4^th by Herbie, another at the 8^th by Winker.

They share £2.80.

DOD were Two Beers and The Laird, and Rabbi and Herbie with 32 points; they get a 1-shot uplift.

DDOD were Minty and Crocs, with 37 points.

Runners up were The Geezer and Cardinal, Davo and Johnnie, and Brains and Ming with 38 points; they all get £1.

However, today’s winners were Winker and Silver Fox with 40 points, they get £4 each and a 1-shot reduction.

Toasts

Sebastian Sawe, for being the first human to break 2 hours for running the marathon. In London yesterday.

Jordan Adams for running the marathon with a fridge on his back?? Apparently going to do more in Ireland over the next 30 days!!

Fitzpatrick brothers for winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

The Competition Secretary magnanimously apologised to Ming for insisting he had played off the wrong handicap two weeks previously. On inspection he noted that Ming had played off the right handicap.

The Cardinal observed that Ming had this morning left his club (5 wood apparently) on the 16^th tee box after taking personal relief.

He was reunited with the club halfway down the 16^th fairway!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.58 pm.

Present MD, JG1, DGM, GW, PF, PL, LW, TM, CM, AW & BR (meeting only)

Apologies MOHGS members playing for the Morpeth Senior Team at Warkworth and Members on holiday

Ten golfer on a bright, sunny, and cool morning Stand in Comp Sec selected a Blind Pairs comp (pairings to be drawn at the meeting)

Chairman opened the meeting and drew the pairings

Two beers 37 points & Kwok 27 points total 64 points

Rabbit 27 points & Croc 36 points total 63 points

Brains 28 points & Matador 32 points total 60 points

Davo 39 points & Winker 24 points total 63 points

Geezer 31points & Johnny 26 points total 57 points

Winners Two beers & Kwok each receiving £5.00 and a 1 shot reduction

DOD Geezer and Johnny 1 shot uplift

Toasts

Matt Frizpatrick winning the RHC Heritage comp his 2nd PGA Tour Title in the space of a month

Previous Meetings Minutes

Accepted as a true record as to what was actually said at the meeting.

Matters Arising

The issue regarding last week’s handicap dispute has been resolved

Any Other Business

Welcome back from Australia to Winker

Emperor back on his feet and driving and will soon start a bit of chipping and putting

Meeting Closed 12.53

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

Twelve golfers contested the Bob Hallett Memorial Trophy this morning.

The Chairman opened proceedings with his gavel, after mistaking it with the Trophy.

Swears raised £5.80.

Geezer Cards £3.50.

The Secretary welcomed The Emperor to the meeting and enquired on the progress made to recovery.

Results

Before announcing the results, the Competition Secretary castigated a MOHG for three times giving a wrong handicap! Fortunately, that member was playing with the Competition Secretary who was scoring and therefore played off the correct handicap even though he didn’t know. In future disqualifications would be the order of the day.

No twos today, so another £2.40 goes to the Emperor’s Tin.

DOD was Two Beers with 19 points; he gets a 2-shot uplift.

DDOD was The Laird with 23 points, he gets a 1-shot uplift.

DDDOD were Brains and The Cardinal with 24 points, they get nothing.

In third place was The Silver Fox with 31 points, he gets £2.

Runner up was The Geezer with 32 points; he gets £4 and a 1-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner was Kwok with 35 points, he gets £6, a 2-shot reduction and the prestigious Bob Hallett Memorial Trophy.

The Trophy was presented to the ‘old chum’.

Simon had sent a message via Crocs, wishing everyone well and a successful day. He will try to attend a Monday in the near future.

Toasts

Rory McIlroy for defending his Masters Title.

Kirsty Gilmour for winning the European Badminton Championship

I am Maximus for winning the Grand National for the second time, backed by Herbie and The Cardinal.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

Next Monday, one tee time will be dropped as four MOHGs will be representing the Seniors Section at Warkworth.

The Competition Secretary will make enquiries at the office to establish our ring-fenced tee times.

Herbie announced the Champion MOHG of the Year 2005/2006, The Rabbi.

The Trophy was presented by last year’s recipient, Brains.

The full spread sheet of information will be forwarded by Herbie.

Style award nominee was The Laird for a rather stunning new shirt.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.59 pm.

Present: – PB, PL, MS, TM, CC, MD, CM, MS (2), DF, JG (3), DGM

Eleven golfers this morning for the first competition of the season off the yellow tees.

The Chairman opened proceedings with his gavel.

Swears raised £5.40.

Geezer Cards £2.60.

Results

No twos today, so another £2.20 goes to the Emperor’s Tin.

DOD was Geezer and Captain Minty with 28 points; they get a 2-shot uplift.

DDOD was Ming with 29 points, he gets a 1-shot uplift.

DDDOD were Rabbi and Davo with 30 points, they get nothing.

In third place was The Laird with 32 points, he gets nothing as well!

Runner up was Two Beers with 33 points; he gets £4 and a 1-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner was The Cardinal with 35 points, he gets £7, and a 2-shot reduction.

Toasts

Captain Minty for his impeccable Drive In on Saturday. A thing of beauty straight down the middle.

Callum and Gary Neil for winning the Captain’s Drive in Competition and getting twos at each of the par threes.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

Masham away overnighter all in hand. Crocs just needs payment.

Observations from the course, Laird regaled the company of an unusual occurrence on the second. Somehow The Geezer managed to hit The Lairds ball in the middle of the second fairway. Fortunately, they were in the same playing group.

More observations from the course involved poor trolly control on the 10^th tee and subsequently at the cleaning station. Apparently, Two Beers trolly took off on its own at the 10^th tee, it fell over with wheels whirling in the air. Two Beers spent the next 10 minutes returning all his belongings to the bag! However, at the cleaning station the same trolly attempted to mount the Herbie’s trolly. A cold bucket of water seemed to do the trick.

The Laird asked for three volunteers to check next Monday’s booking at 8pm tonight. Two Beers, Herbie and Davo stepped up to the mark.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.45 pm.

Present: – PB, JG (1), PL, MS, LW, TM, PF, CC, GW, MD & CM, MM, MS (2) (Meeting Only)

Ten golfers this morning for the AGM Bell.

Herbie assumed the Chair, following on seamlessly from the AGM. However, he decided to alter the format!  

Swears raised £3.00.

Geezer Cards £2.00

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Johnnie expressed his disappointment that only 2 MOHGS had put their names forward for Shagpile’s Charity Golf Day on 29^th May at Bedlingtonshire Golf Club. Others at the meeting said they could play. Please let Johnnie know by email asap. Michael said he had already got 240 golfers committed to play at three courses. He was now trying to up that to 100 players per course (Morpeth, Newbiggin and Bedlingtonshire). All proceeds to MND.

Results

One two today at 14^th, Davo scoops the £2 pot.

DOD was Johnnie with 22 points; he gets a 3-shot uplift.

DDOD was Kwock with 23 points, he gets a 2-shot uplift.

DDDOD were Brains and The Cardinal with 27 points, they get a one-shot uplift.

In third place was Davo with 34 points, he gets £2 and a one-shot reduction.

Runner up was Matador with 36 points; he gets £3 and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner and the AGM Bell winner was Herbie with 39 points, he gets £5, a three-shot reduction and the Bell!

However, as it is the last winter competition the changes to handicapping will not happen!

Toasts

Herbie as the team leader for the winning Texas Scramble last Wednesday.

Alex Fitzpatrick for winning his first DP World Tour event in India.

The Laird’s granddaughter for winning the National Biathlon Competition for 9-year-olds at the weekend.

Also, his granddaughter in Australia for being Runner up in the All Australia 3 and 5 metre Diving Competition.

RIP Mary Rand who won Bronze, Silver and Gold in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

RIP Trevor Oakes, Showaddywaddy guitarist.

Any Other Business

Matador requested to forward handicap details, already done!

Show of hands requested for next Monday, around eight expected so a tee time will be cancelled.

Johnnie advised that he would be missing for the next two Mondays.

Reminder by Crocs for Masham. The preferred date appears to be 10 May. Please let him know if you want to be included in this overnighter.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.47 pm.

The Trophy was presented to Herbie after the meeting.

Present: – JG (1), PB, LW, PF, DF, MS, CM, MD, PL, DF, GW, MS (2), MM

Herbie assumed the Chair.

He welcomed Shagpile to the AGM

Last AGM minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

Report of the Secretary.

Apologies received from Two Beers, The Geezer and Emperor.

The Secretary had received no resignation letter from any officers within the prescribed timescale, nor the designated method of resignation.

He has received one notice of amendment to the current handicap adjustment and suggested that this be done under AOB.

The Chairman thanked all the officers for their efforts over the last year and thanked them for continuing for another year.

Report of the Competition Secretary

The esteemed comp. sec. provided a full report on the last years playing activities.

Competition winners: –

Bob Hallett Trophy       Brains

Soapy Dish                   Scuttler

MOHGS C’ship             Two Beers

Chairman’s Quaich       The Laird

Xmas Plate                   The Rabbi

AGM Bell                       TBA

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Upcoming years dates are in the diary.

2025/26 we had away day visits to Seahouses and George Washington.

Overnight visit to Kilspindie and Craigielaw.

Changes have been made to ensure names are entered on the BRS. Management team are still supportive of our group.

We welcome a new member to the MOHGS this year, Club Captain Murray, formally adopted as Minty.

Best wishes to all MOHGS who have not played as much this last year due to illness and injury. Namely Straggler, Shagpile, Scuttler, Crocs and Emperor. Hopefully some will return to the fold soon.

Here’s hoping for another successful year.

Report of the Financial Secretary

Written report provided by the Emperor, attached!

Discussion followed on the merits of a weekly levy to provide funds for Xmas and Quaich. It was agreed to reinstate the Geezer Cards from next week and to leave the issue open until the Emperor is available.

The MOHGS who have not been playing all agreed they were happy to contribute to the meals and drinks at the above events.

Report of the Chairman

Thanked all officers and MOHGS for their support.

Appointment of Officers

The existing officers are in post for another year!

AOB

The Secretary announced the submitted proposal by The Laird to revert to the previous handicap adjustments.

After discussion, The Matador seconded the motion. When put to the vote it was agreed almost unanimously.

Johnnie suggested that there should be an active recruitment drive for new members. It was agreed that new players could always be invited to ‘test the water’ on Monday mornings.

The meeting closed at 12.34.