Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- AW, GW, PB, TM, CM, MD, CC, JG(1), MS, MD, DGM, PL, PF, TH (last 3 golf only)

Two Beers assumed the mantle of Chairman.

Fourteen players, the Competition Secretary yet again opted for a blind pairs event! Again one didn’t play with one’s partner!! Both scores to be added together.

Competition Results;

One two recorded today, Herbie at the 8^th, the Competition Secretary suggested it was a team two, The Scuttler may or may not get a share of the £2.80!

Duffers of the Day were Two Beers and El Matador with 46 points.  One shot uplift.

DDoTD were The Geezer and The Laird 48 points but no uplift.

Runners Up were Herbie and The Scuttler with 61 points, getting £2 each, and no handicap reduction.

Winners were The Cardinal and Rabbi with 64 points, getting £5 each and a one shot reduction. (Cardinal holding the winnings)

Singles winner was Herbie with 38 points, he gets a shot reduction.

Singles duffer was The Laird with 19 points and he gets a one shot uplift.

Is the fact there were no gimmies reflected in the scores???

No Geezer Cards today, swears raised £4.20.

The levy raised £7.

Therefore £22.70 is in The Cardinal’s safe keeping.

Toasts

The Laird playfully suggested that Tottenham Hotspur should be toasted for not turning up yesterday.

Brains suggested a welcome back toast to Winker.

Herbie was toasted in absentia last week.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Brain’s faux pas was also accepted re Hobson being away not at home.

No Matters Arising

AOB

The Laird continues to be 3 golfers short for the trip to Hobson on 19 June, please contact him asap if you can play. Remember that Morpeth is closed that Monday, so the only way you will get a game of golf is to play at Hobson.

The Laird remarked that the fixture may discontinue if we cannot field 12 players.

The RNLI day at Newbiggin has been brought forward to 9 June, The Laird has only 6 players and at present 3 tee times. Let The Laird know asap if you can play.

Herbie announced that Morpeth is closed on Monday 5^th June, he is investigating options for a game elsewhere. Watch this space.

Crocs is still trying to get Burgham free 4 balls sorted so that could be a goer!

Important

New Monday is a bank holiday. Please let The Laird know by Wednesday who intends to play so that tee reservations can be changed if necessary.

The meeting closed at 1.10pm.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- GW, PB, PL, TM, TH, DF, CM, MD, CC (golf only), LW, JG(2), PF, JG(1), MC

Kwock took the Chair, to the manor born!

Fourteen players, the Competition Secretary exercised his mind yet again and dreamed up a pairs competition with a difference, where one didn’t play with one’s partner!! Both scores to be added together.

Competition Results;

Two twos recorded today, The Scuttler and Crocs at the 4^th , The Geezer and Bumpers at the 14^th. They share £2.80.

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi and Brains with 43 points. One shot uplift.

DDoTD were The Geezer and Bumpers with 55 points but no uplift.

Runners Up were The Cardinal and Monty with 65 points, getting £2 each, and no handicap reduction.

Winners were The Laird and Kwock with 69 points, getting £5 each and a one shot reduction.

The Competition Secretary then dropped the bombshell that the highest and lowest points scorers would receive a one shot adjustment!

Davo scored 39 points and the Rabbi scored 23 points, does that mean The Rabbi gets a two shot uplift??

The Competition Secretary reminded all players to ring their twos!

No Geezer Cards today, swears raised £4.50.

The levy raised £7.

Therefore £11.50 is in The Cardinal’s safe keeping.

Toasts

Matt Fitzpatrick, for winning The RBC Heritage Classic in South Carolina.

Herbie was toasted for winning the Seniors Competition last Wednesday with a non-MOHG (John Davis), he also had a two (one of only three on the day) and also won the domino card!!!!

Money goes to money.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No Matters Arising

AOB

The Laird is still 3 golfers short for the trip to Hobson on 19 June, please contact him asap.

The RNLI day at Newbiggin has been brought forward to 9 June, please confirm to The Laird your availability that day.

The Geezer announced that he had been asked to be MGC Captain for 2025 season and had accepted. A first for a MOHG, we wish him well and he can be assured of MOHGS support.

Bumpers suggested that in future MOHGS competitions there should be no ‘gimmies’. After discussion relating to speed of play, it was voted almost unanimously that in future no ‘gimmies’ would be played.

The Rabbi announced that Biggles has completed his rehab at Leicester and has returned home to Elgin. MOHGS wish him well.

The meeting closed at 1.17pm.

The Cardinal observed that today’s meeting only started at 1.05 pm, last weeks meeting finished at 12.50pm! Just an observation.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- GW, PB, PL, TM, TH, DF, CM, MD, CC BR (meeting only)

The Rabbi was cajoled into the Chair.

Nine players this Bank Holiday Monday, first game of the season off the yellows! Originally a 4BBB competition was arranged, but the late arrival of Ming forced the Competition Secretary to be nimble of mind and announce three 3-man teams with 2 scores from the 3 off 90% handicap!!

Competition Results;

One two recorded today, The Scuttler at the 4^th. He gets £1.80.

Duffers of the Day were Ming, Rabbi and Davo with 69 points.  

DDoTD and Runners Up were The Geezer, The Cardinal and El Matador with 71 points.

Champions of the week were Crocs, Scuttler and The Laird with 77 points, getting £3 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured fashion.

As it was a Bank Holiday, swears and Geezer Cards were non-existent! Does this create a precedent??

The levy raised £4.50.

Toasts

The Laird (maintaining the Caledonian connection) proposed a toast to the Scotland Men’s Curling World Champions!

The rest proposed a toast to John Rahm for becoming the Master’s Champion 2023.

In the nick of time, The Geezer was toasted for winning the Seniors Competition last Wednesday with a non-MOHG (John Storey), they now hold the Bennet Trophy!

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

The Cardinal acknowledged the omission from the minutes of Johnnie’s point that the next MOHGS away day was the day following the Seniors visit to the Hirsel.

AOB

Crocs has not yet spoken to Burgham re the gratis 4 balls.

The Laird requested names asap for the RNLI day at Newbiggin on 23 June and names for the trip to Hobson for the match where 11 more players are required on 19 June.

Finally, getting at no one in particular (Ming), can MOHGS please turn up in plenty of time for the draw at 8.15am

The meeting closed at 12.50pm.

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Two Beers assumed the Chair, with his usual aplomb.

Thirteen players again, all wanting to take part in the competition therefore singles was the order of the day!

Competition Results;

Two two’s recorded today, The Geezer at the 8^th and Silver Fox at the 17^th. They pick up £1.30 each.

Duffer of the Day was Crocs and Herbie with 28 points.  

DDoTD was Johnnie with 29 points.

Runners up and pocketing £2 each were the Laird and Silver Fox with 39 points.

Champions of the week were Matador and The Cardinal with 40 points, £4.50 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured fashion.

Swears £4.80, Geezer Cards £4.70 and the first week of the levy raised £6.50.

Toasts

Johnnie wished to toast ‘Woody Woodpecker’ heard charming the course on the 13th hole.

The Laird suggested toasts to the Scottish Football team for beating Spain 2-0. Also Ken Buchanan, the Scottish boxer who became world lightweight champion in 1971 who died on 1 April aged 77.

Some questioned the Caledonian connection.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

The Cardinal observed that it might be appropriate for non-playing MOHGS who attend the apres golf meeting to also contribute the 50p levy. After lobbing the grenade he stepped back for someone else to pull the firing pin!

It was suggested that non-playing MOHGS should examine their consciences on paying the levy.

AOB

The Laird passed on Shagpiles thanks to those MOHS who contributed to St Oswalds Charity Appeal, £100 was raised.

The Laird also announced that the RNLI day at Newbiggin was on 23 June 2023. Three tees are available at 9.50, 10 and 10.10. Anyone wishing to play please let The Laird know asap. Cost is £20 to include soup and sandwich.

Herbie announced that the next away day would be on 5^th May at a venue to be agreed.

The much awaited MOHGS Player of the year had been analysed by Herbie.

The Summer League placements were Monty and Crocs in joint second place and 2 Beers the winner. The Winter League placements were 2 Beers in third spot, Herbie runner-up and The Geezer as winner.

Combining the two tables Herbie announced that 2 Beers was the overall winner with The Geezer second and Monty/Crocs third! As the trophy was awarded The Geezer suggested he had been robbed, sore looser or what!

Herbie announced that he himself was king of the two’s over the full year.

2 Beers thanked Herbie for organising the eclectic. Unsurprising after he won!

The Scuttler was presented with the AGM Bell.

Next week is Easter Monday, only 7 MOHGS indicated that they would be playing. The Laird will reduce the tee times to two!

The meeting closed at 1pm.

Apologies from PL, MD, JG(3), BD, BR, CC, MC.

Present:- JG(2), GW, JG(1), PB, PL, LW, TM, TH, PF,  DF, MS, CM, DGM, FB

Two Beers assumed the Chair, even though our esteemed Chairman was in attendance.

Last AGM minutes were accepted, no-one could remember them.

Matters Arising

Therefore, no matters arising

Report of the Competition Secretary

The esteemed comp. sec. provided a full report on the last years playing activities. Away days at Hexham, South Shields, RNLI at Newbiggin, Rothbury and South Moor. An overnight stay at Craigielaw last weekend was also enjoyed. He thanked Herbie and Two Beers for organising the outings.

Two new faces have joined the merry throng, namely Davo and Silver Fox. Scuttler has re-emerged like the infamous bad penny!

Unfortunately, a number have been unable to play due to ill health and injury and we wish them all well.

Competition winners are as follows;-

Club Championship      Winker

Chairman’s Quaich       Ming

Christmas Plate            Davo

AGM Bell                       Scuttler

A ‘friendly’ match against Hobson was at home last year. It is proposed to play them at Hobson on 19 June.

An eclectic has been in force run by Herbie to identify the MOHGS summer, winter and overall winner. Look forward to the announcement next week.

Any suggestions to tweak the competitions are gratefully received.

The meeting accepted the report with gratitude to the Laird.

Report of the Secretary

Thanked Brains for posting the minutes to all MOHGS, and also thanked the Emperor for taking the Financial Secretary’s role with such aplomb!

Report of the Financial Secretary

Written report provided by the Emperor, attached!

Proposed that a levy of £1 per player should be paid into the coffers to cover the various price rises at the club and in the pipeline. The Laird proposed the levy be 50p after much discussion it was put to the vote and was agreed by 10 to 3 that the levy be 50p

Report of the Chairman

Thanked all the officers and the various stand in Chairmen.

Appointment of Officers

The Secretary outlined that officers are elected to post and would only step down if a resignation letter was received by the Secretary 4 weeks prior to the AGM, in a brown envelope!

No such brown envelopes had been received and therefore the existing officers are in post for at least another year!

The meeting closed at 1.20pm

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, DF, JG(3), TM, MS, PL, JG(1), CC, MD

Late arrivals after golf, CM, FB, MC

Herbie assumed the Chair, even though our esteemed Chairman was in attendance.

Nine players today, so the Laird came up with an innovative team game, one score on the par 4’s and two scores at the par 3’s and 5’s.

Competition Results;

Two two’s recorded at the 8^th and 17^th by Herbie who takes the whole £1.80 stake!

Duffers of the Day were The Cardinal, Silver Fox and Rabbi 55 points  

DDoTD/Runners Up were The Laird, Davo and Ming with 58 points.

The winners were Herbie, The Geezer and Brains with 65 points, grabbing £3 each. By all accounts Herbie was professional class today!

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured fashion.

Swears £1.70, Geezer Cards £2.50

Toasts

All the medalists at the European Indoor Athletics Championshipin Istanbul.

Ming proudly announced that his daughter had finished second in a 5k Team Event in Edinburgh yesterday, however The Laird reminded everyone that second gets only an honourable mention.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

No matters arising

AOB

Bumpers apologised for not making the starting gate, he claims to have slept in!

Crocs has a gimpy knee so is trying to protect it prior to Craigielaw.

The Chairman is also struggling with injury, however he had managed to see Jockstrap. MOHGS send all our best wishes to Bobby.

Observations from the course came from The Geezer who claimed that Herbie’s tee shot at the 17^th was the closest to a hole in one he had seen without it going in!

The Laird followed this up with an observation from 13^th tee, a four ball was teeing off on the 16^th at the same time and Steve Bolton hit his drive and somehow managed to end up face down in the mud! surrounded the 11^th hole. Steve was in the clubhouse to acknowledge the feat!

Biggles is being worked hard in rehab, his speech is improving and he is working hard to improve his core strength. Family visits are keeping him going. MOHGS wish him well.

There are 6 players for Monday 20^th March at Morpeth so The Laird will cancel two tee times.

He has asked Margaret to book our usual tees on Monday 1 May because they do not appear to have been prebooked.

Monday 8^th May the course is closed to members, so we will need an alternative strategy. The Laird is to investigate an away match v Hobson.

The meeting closed at 12.20pm

Apologies from all those not here, and all those returning from a trip to Wembley.

Present:- PB, DF, JG(2), TM, MS, PL, JG(1), CC, MC, BR

Apologies from The Rabbi and Ming for early departures.

Herbie assumed the Chair.

Ten players today, so singles competition.

Competition Results;

One two recorded at the 4^th by The Rabbi who takes the whole £2 stake!

Duffer of the Day was Ming with 24 points  

DDoTD were The Laird, Bumpers, Monty, and Brains with 29 points.

Runner up and receiving £3 was The Emperor with 40 points.

The overall winner was The Cardinal (first win of the winter) with a stonking 45 points, grabbing £7.

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured fashion, despite The Laird requesting a handicap review.

Swears £2.40, Geezer Cards £2.80

Toasts

No toasts offered up.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

The Laird announced that there were only four MOHGS at present playing at Morpeth on 20 March. Will any others wishing to play that Monday PLEASE let him know by next Monday at the latest. Bumpers said he would play so at present The Laird will book only 2 tees for Monday 20^th March.

AOB

Bumpers said that he had met The Falcon last week for coffee and he (The Falcon) wished the MOHGS well. He will try to make an apres golf meeting in the near future.

Herbie’s observations from the course surrounded the 11^th hole. One of his playing partners was in the trees three times on the one hole, needless to say The Geezer was not happy and used up his swear allocation on that single hole!

The other playing partner contrived to hit his golf mat further that the ball!!

The meeting closed at 12.39pm

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, DF, FB (meeting only), JG(2), MD, PF, CM, TM, LW (golf only), MS, PL, JG(1) GW, CC,

Even though the Chairman was present, Herbie assumed the Chair.

Thirteen golfers this morning in somewhat challenging conditions, mainly a gale force westerly! Since there were 13, singles competition was announced with overall winner and runner up, together with winners of the front 9 and back 6!  

Competition Results;

Two’s recorded at the 4^th by Davo, and at the 17^th by Herbie and Johnnie, each to receive 80p with 20p to the coffers.

Duffer of the Day was Brains with 19 points  

DDoTD was The Laird and El Matador with 23 points.

Runner up and receiving £2 each was Herbie with 32 points.

The overall winner was Johnnie with a creditable 34 points, grabbing £5.

Winner of the front nine was the Geezer with 19 points, he gets £3.

Winners of the back 6 and getting £1 each were Davo, Kwock, and Monty.

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted when Brains has worked it out!!

Swears £4.90, Geezer Cards £3.15, inclusive of the 20p from the twos pot.

Toasts

In memory of John Paramor the European Tour golf referee.

In memory of Christian Atsu, ex NUFC footballer who died in Turkish Earthquake.

Nicola Sturgeon who has resigned as SNP Leader. (did somebody cheer?)

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

It has previously been agreed that when Green Cards are available we would use them for MOHGS winter competitions, unless Green Cards are unavailable. Green Cards are extremely difficult to obtain requiring extended residence in the USA.

AOB

Any MOHGS wishing to play on Monday 20^th March please let The Laird know asap so that he can adjust the tee bookings and keep us well in with The Management.

The meeting closed at 12.20pm

Present:  MS  PF PL JG(1) DGM BR LW TM MD GW JG(2) CM DF JG(3) MC  CC

Apologies: Cardinal sensibly holidaying

Results:   Competition 2 from 4

DOD 86 pts Matador, Davo, Kwouk, Herbie

Winners: With an incredible 92pts 2Beers, Geezer, Silver Foix and Bumpers

Twos: Jonnie,Ming,Monty

Finance: Geezer cards £4.30 Abuse £5.95 (half a swear I guess)

Minutes: of the last meeting approved.

Matters arising: None

Toasts:  Cardinal for winning last weeks Seniors.

Justin Rose for Pro-am win.

AOB

2 Beers confirmed details of the 8 going to Craiilaw on Sun/Mon 19/20 March

Those not playing to advise Laird of availability for 20^th to enable us to book the correct number of tees.

All Mondays have now been booked until October. Well done, Laird

8^th May we have tee times starting 8.20 so balls in the hat 8.05

5^th June course in use. Herbie to arrange an away day.

Gezer suggested if we invite further members to be mindful that we only have 4 tee time.

Crocs showed off the trophy donated by Herbie for MOHG of the year. This to be awarded on the first Monday in April to the MOHG with the most wins in the season before.

On the subject of trophies we are still missing the AGM Bell, Soapies Dish and the Hunley Hall trophy. Can all members search their trophy cabinets for them please

Meeting closed at 13.04

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Two Beers addressed the meeting as Chair. He welcomed back The Laird from his missionary work in the Antipodes. He also thanked JG(1) for standing in as deputy Competition Secretary so well. This was acknowledged by the assembled crowd!

Fifteen competed for the coveted Christmas Plate, a singles competition using only 3 clubs of choice plus a putter off full MOHGS handicap!  

Competition Results;

Before announcing the results The Competition Secretary personally thanked JG(1) for standing in manfully as the Competition Secretary for so many weeks.

Duffer of the Day was Ming with 26 points  

DDoTD was Two Beers with 28 points.

In third place and receiving £2 was The Rabbi with 41 points

Runner up and receiving £3 each was Johnnie with 42 points.

However the winner and recipient of the Christmas Shield was Davo with 43 points. Also £10 winnings as if the trophy was not enough.

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Twos today by The Emperor at the 8^th, JG(3) I think at the 17^th, and Johnnie and the Rabbi at the 4^th. They will share £5.60 inclusive of last weeks £2.60 carry forward.

Swears raised £3.80, Geezer Cards £4.80.

Toasts

Six nations winners on Saturday

Harry Kane, for being the Spurs all-time leading goal scorer, and reaching 200 Premier League Goals the quickest.

Harry Styles for something to do with singing!!!!

(In my humble opinion these toast are becoming ridiculous)

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Apologies from Marcus who has shingles. A very nasty affliction and we wish him well for a rapid recovery.

MOHGS were reminded that we revert to summer schedule start next Monday. Balls in the bag at 8.15, first tee 8.30 am.

The Cardinal apologises for next Monday.

The meeting closed at 1.20pm