Present: – PB, DF, JG (3), PL, MS, AW, GW, MD, CC, DGM, JG (1), PF, LW, CM & BR (Meeting Only)

Thirteen golfers this morning left the Competition Secretary with little option to designate a singles competition off full MOHGS handicap.

The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming The Emperor and asking for a health update. The Emperor informed the meeting that he was still in severe discomfort, nay pain. He is awaiting a date for a new hip!

Results

One Two today at the 8^th by The Matador, he scoops the pot of £2.60.

Duffer of The Day was The Laird with 20 points; he gets a 3 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Winker with 23 points; he gets a 2-shot uplift.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of the Day was Ming with 23 points; he gets a one-shot uplift.

In Third spot were Brains and The Cardinal with 30 points, they get £1 and a one-shot reduction.

Runner Up was Herbie with 31 points; he gets £4 and a 2-shot reduction.

However, todays winner was Silver Fox with 32 points, he gets 7 and a 3 shot reduction.

Swears raised £3.60.

Geezer Cards raised £2.60.

Toasts

England Rugby for winning against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Matt Fitzpatrick for winning the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai after a play-off against Rory.

England Football for winning their World Cup Qualifying League without conceding a goal and with maximum points.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Crocs informed that the Four Ball at Masham was valid until the end of April 2026. He continues to investigate??

Any Other Business

The Emperor notified that the Christmas Party was planned for 15^th December. Brains suggested a change of date so that those away could attend in the New Year.

After discussion it was agreed to hold the Christmas Party in Honour of Burns (Robbie or Dan?) Night on 26^th January 2026.

However, the Christmas Plate will still be played for on 15^th December.

The Competition Secretary reminded all that next week balls will go in the bag at 8.45am

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

Present: – PB, TM, DF, JG (3), PL, MS, AW, GW, MD, CC, DGM, JG (1), CM, (Meeting Only)

Twelve golfers this fine Autumn morning enabled the Competition Secretary to designate ‘Lift Off’. Three, two, one competition for teams of three! Ninety percent of MOHGS handicap, putting out but bunkers GUR and preferred lies through the green.

The Chairman chaired the meeting with aplomb.

Results

No Two today so the tin gets an extra £2.40.

Duffers of The Day were Silver Fox, Rabbi and Herbie with only 59 points. They get a 1 shot uplift!!

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Brains, Two Beers and Ming with 65 points.

Runners Up were Davo, Winker and Matador with 68 points.

However, today’s winners were Geezer, The Laird and The Cardinal with a remarkable 81 points.

They get £4 each and a one-shot reduction.

Swears raised £4.30.

Geezer Cards raised £2.60.

Toasts

Geezer offered a toast to May Shaw, assistant pro who has moved onto a new role at Ponteland Golf Club. She has achieved considerable success with the Junior Section. We thank her and wish her well in her new role.

Aaron Rai for winning the Abu Dhabi Championship in a play-off against Tommy Fleetwood.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Present.   PF, AW, MS, PL, DGM, JG(1) meeting only CC, MM.

Results. Herbie took over the role of scribe.

The stand in Competitions Secretary came up with a team of 3 with 2 to count on this barmy November morning, Six players competed with the rest of the Mohgs on tour in the wilds of Scotland..

One 2 by Winker at the 14^th. He scooped the pool of £1.20

DOD and second were Rabbi, Two Beers and Brains with 67 points and get a one shot uplift.

Winners with a magnificent 80 points were, Winker, Herbie and Kwock who took the money and had their handicap reduced by one.

Toasts.  Prunella Scales and Willy Young ex Arsenal and Spurs who played squash with Winker.

Minutes of last meeting Accepted as stated.

Maters arising. Nothing.

AOB. Crocks has a four ball for Masham and propose a trip to stay at Bedale or Richmond and playing their respective course.

Winker sends his apologies for the Xmas do on Monday 15th December.

£1.20 was collected for the Geezer cards and is safely held by Kwock.

Meeting closed at 12.21

Present: – PB, MD, JG (1), JG (3), TM, DF, CC, GW, DGM, PL, (Golf Only), FB, CM, BR (Meeting Only)

Ten golfers this fine Autumn morning. Competition Secretary had to nominate singles off full MOHGS handicap with putting out.

The Geezer manfully stepped into the Chairman’s role.

Results

One Two today at the 8^th by the Laird, he gets £2.00.

Duffers of The Day were Davo and The Geezer with 21 points; they get a 3 shot uplift!!

Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Cardinal with 22 points; he gets an uplift of 2 shots.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Laird with 25 points; they get a reduction of one shot!

Third place was Ming with 31 points; he gets £1 and a one-shot reduction!

Runner Up was Silver Fox with 33points; he gets £3 each and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner was Two Beers with 36 points; he gets £6 and a three-shot reduction.

Swears raised £3.00.

Geezer Cards raised £2.60.

Toasts

None offered

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

None offered

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.53.

Present  PL, DF, LW, PF, MD, CC, MS, JG(1), AW, JG(3), TM , GW, CC meet only.

Results .   The competition came up with a Texas shambles on this misty mornig,

                    DOD 45 pts Geezer, Matador, Silver Fox

                   DDOD 47 pts Rabbi, Winker, Laird

                   Second  50 pts  Herbie, Kwok, Ming

                  Winners 56 ts,  Davo, Jonnie, Brains

There were 3 twos, Laird, Silver Fox and Jonnie. They all generously donated their money to the tin. The Laird declared that if two 2s were scored in a team the second one in was superfluous.

Finance.  Geezer and swears £4.80

Toasts.  Tommy Fleetwood winner of the Indian Open .     Dicky Bird  RIP.

Minutes of the last meeting.   DDOD should have seen an uplift of 1 shot.

AOB.   Best wishes to the Cardinal. Hope he is soon Tickety Boo.

             A request from Soapys son that we wear Mohgs gear to his funeral.

             Two tee times have been cancelled on Monday  3^rd November as it clashes with the Craigilaw tour.

Meeting closed at 12.45

Present: – PB, DGM, MD, DF, TM, PF (golf only), PL, MS, LW, GW, JG (3), CM and MM meeting only.

Eleven golfers this fine Autumn morning. Competition Secretary had to nominate yet another singles off full MOHGS handicap with putting out.

The Chairman opened the meeting.

The Laird read out an e-mail from Soapy’s family informing the MOHGS that he had passed away last Monday at the age of 91. The e-mail complimented MOHGS for helping Soapy integrate into the club and for helping him after Margaret died 10 years ago. The funeral will be held at 3pm on Tuesday 21^st October at Northumberland Woodland burial and crematorium, and afterwards at the Crematorium. The Laird has informed the club to enable a message to be posted. Those MOHGS wishing to attend please let The Laird know by Wednesday!

We had a few moments of reflection prior to this morning’s tee off.

Results

No handicap adjustment board will be posted this week; Brains is on holiday. MOHGS need to remember their new handicap for next week!

One Two today at the 8^th by the returning Matador, he gets £2.20. Warm weather training is obviously paying dividends.

Duffer of The Day was Two Beers again with 23 points; he gets a 3 shot uplift!!

Deputy Duffers of The Day were The Cardinal and The Rabbi with 28 points; they get an uplift of 2 shots.

Deputy Deputy Duffers of The Day were The Laird and The Geezer with 29 points; they get a reduction of one shot!

Third place was Silver Fox with 31 points; he gets £2 and a one-shot reduction!

Runners Up were Johnnie, Kwok, and Herbie with 33points; they get £1 each and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winners were Davo and Matador (warm weather training definitely paying off) with 34 points; they get £3 and a three-shot reduction.

Swears raised £3.60.

Geezer Cards raised £2.70.

Toasts

RIP Soapy.

Marco Penge for winning the Sanish Open yesterday.

Scotland Football Team for almost qualifying for next year’s World Cup.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Herbie was thanked for circulating the contents of a golf etiquette missive.

Herbie proceeded to announce the results of the Summer League.

4th place was Brains with 70 points.

3^rd place was Rabbi with 71 points.

2^nd was Two Beers with 74 points,

However, the winner was The Laird, just edging it on 75 points.

King of the Cash was The Geezer with three 2’s.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.52.

Present: – PB, JG (1), DGM, MD, DF, TM, CC, PF, PL, MS, CM and BR meeting only.

Ten golfers this breezy morning, Competition Secretary had to nominate singles off full MOHGS handicap with putting out. Bunkers GUR.

The Chairman opened the meeting by throwing his gavel about.

Results

No Two today so the Treasurer’s Tin gets an extra £2.00.

Duffer of The Day was Two Beers 19 points; he gets a 3 shot uplift!!

Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Geezer with 22 points; he gets an uplift of 2 shots.

Deputy Deputy Duffers of The Day were The Cardinal and Davo with 26 points; they get a reduction of one shot!

In 5^th place was Herbie with 30 points.

In 4^th place was Ming with 31 points.

Third place was Kwok and Brains with 32 points; they get a one-shot reduction but no cash!

Runner Up was The Laird with 33points; he gets £4 and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner was The Rabbi with 34 points; he gets £6 and a three-shot reduction.

Swears raised £2.50.

Geezer Cards raised £2.00.

Toasts

RIP Iam (Willie) McFaul former Newcastle goalkeeper and manager.

Bob MacIntyre for winning the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship yesterday.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as being brief!

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

The Laird thanked Brains and Two Beers for identifying an anomaly with the tee bookings for some Mondays. Because of their eagle eyes The Laird was able to correct the error with the office.

Crocs suggested the MOHGS think about giving Julia a leaving present in recognition of the assistance she has provided to us over the last few years.

Agreed unanimously.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.34.

Present: – PB, JG (1), DGM, JG (3) (golf only), MD, DF, TM, CM (meeting only)

Seven golfers this chilly morning. The returning Competition Secretary had little option but to nominate singles off full MOHGS handicap with putting out.

The Chairman opened the meeting.

Results

No Two today so the Treasurer’s Tin gets an extra £1.40.

Duffer of The Day was Brains and The Geezer with 19 points; they get a 3 shot uplift each!!

Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Laird (still in holiday mode) with 23 points; he gets an uplift of 2 shots.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of The Day and Third was Two Beers with 24 points; he gets a one-shot uplift and a reduction of one shot, leaving him with no change!

Runner Up was Davo with 31 points; he gets £2 and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winners were The Cardinal and Silver Fox with 33 points. They get £2.50 and a three-shot reduction.

Swears raised £2.90.

Geezer Cards raised £1.60.

Toasts

The Ryder Cup Team for winning the Cup on American soil despite the unacceptable behaviour of some American supporters.

The Red Roses for winning the WR World Cup for the third time.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as being brief!

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Commiserations to Captain Geezer for losing his car keys somewhere presumably on the course.

The Laird expressed some concern regarding our numbers on Mondays. If we continue to have fewer players, there may be some difficulty in getting our slots booked in advance.

It was acknowledged that several were on holiday, and a few were injured. Hopefully we can get back to our normal 15/17 players in the near future.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.55.

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

Ten golfers this cold morning for the Autumn Equinox. Singles only off full MOHGS handicap with full putting out.

The Chairman opened the meeting with his gavel!

Results

One Two today at the 8^th by Winker, he pockets £2.

Duffer of The Day was Brains who used the Competition Secretary’s prerogative to not announce the score. He gets a 3 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Winker with 23 points; he gets an uplift of 2 shots.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of The Day was Johnnie with 24 points; he gets a one-shot uplift.

In Third place were Davo, Cardinal, and Rabbi with 30 points, they get no payout but a one-shot reduction.

Runner Up was Silver Fox with an excellent 37 points; he gets £4 and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s clear winner was Two Beers with 41 points, he gets £6 and a three-shot reduction.

Swears raised £2.07 (don’t ask).

Geezer Cards raised £3.10.

Toasts

Captain Geezer for coming second in the Seniors Calcutta.

Charlotte Naughton from Longhirst GC who won a Junior World Title at the weekend.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as being very good!

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising other than thanking Herbie for arranging an enjoyable visit to George Washington last Friday.

Any Other Business

Johnnie had a tale from the course regarding a missing golf trolley. Apparently, one of his playing partners mislaid his trolley on the 7^th green. It had made a desperate bid for freedom by trying to escape the course through the fence on the 6^th hole. Fortunately, it was reunited with its owner enabling him to win today’s competition.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.25.

Present  PL ,PF, MD , JG(1), MS, LW, JG(3) ,BR, TM, DF,CC, MM , FB meeting only.

Rabbi took the chair and Herbie took over as scribe.

Results. Today’s competition was singles for the Chairman’s Quaich.

                     No twos so £2.00 to the treasurer.

                     DOD Emperor 24 points

                    DDOD Kwok 25 points

                   Third last   Davo 26points.

                   Third Rabbi 34 points

                   Second Geezer 37.

                   Winner Laird 38 points.

Finance   Swears £2.70 Twos £2.00,Geezer cards £4.00

Toasts.  Sandy Twynholm winner of England golf seniors championship at            Woodall Spa

               Charlie Hull winner of the Kroger championship

               RIP Ricky Hatton

Minutes of the last meeting. Were approved with no matters arising.

AOB  All tee time had been booked through until the end of March.

           Geezer playing the final of the Calcutta singles next Monday before the           MOHGS start. The group wished him well.

At this stage our official photographer recorded the Lairds win in the Chairman’s Quaich presented by Captain Geezer.

Herbie reminded all those going to George Washington to meet at 9.45.

The meeting closed at 12.31 and was followed by a three course meal of drinks, sandwiches and baked potato lumps. Our thanks to the Emperor for organizing the meal.