Present: – PB, JG (1), PL, MS, LW, MS (2), TM, PF, DGM, CC (golf only 13 holes) & CM (Meeting Only)

Ten golfers this morning, the Stand In Competition Secretary designated a blind pairs competition!!  

Results

Unfortunately, Ming had to leave the course early, his wife was taken ill, and he had to go home. We wish her well.

Three twos today at the 17^th, all in the same playing group, Minty, Rabbi and Kwok

Another two at the 4^th by The Cardinal meant that the share of £1.20 was negligible so it went into the Emperor’s Tin.

Brains quickly adjusted the competition to a blind 3 ball competition.

Duffers of the day were Rabbi, Johnnie and Herbie with 91 points. They all get a one-shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of The Day and Runners Up were Kwok, Minty and Brains with 100 points. They get nothing.

Which means that today’s winners were The Geezer, The Cardinal and Two Beers with 112 points. They get £3 each and a one-shot reduction.

Swears raised £2.60.

Geezer Cards £2.10

Toasts

Joe Gibson for winning last Wednesday’s Seniors singles.

Matt Fitzpatrick for winning the Valspar Championship yesterday.

Gold medallists at the World Indoor Athletics Championships. Keely Hodgkinson, Georgia Hunter Bell, Molly Caudery and Josh Kerr.

Staffordshire Farmers for winning the World Indoor Tug of War Championship in Taiwan.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

Johnnie advised that Michael Metcalf was organising a golf competition in aid of Motor Neurone Disease. Taking place on 29^th May 2026 at Morpeth, Bedlington and Newbiggin, entry is £25 per head. It would be good to see MOHGS supporting Michael and this excellent cause. It was agreed that the MOHGS would like to play at Bedlington and names should be sent to Johnnie asap.

Next week is the AGM, at which the AGM Bell will be contested. Apologies from DGM and TM.

The Bob Hallett Trophy will be contested on 13 April.

Crocs has negotiated accommodation in Masham at about £80 per head for a single room. He has been given several dates, and he would like to collate as many players as possible. Please advise Crocs if you are available on as many of the following dates as possible.

20^th, 27^th April. 10^th, 17^th, 31^st May.

The Geezer very kindly distributed 2 for 1 Vouchers to the meeting. He was thanked profusely.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.24 pm.

Present: – PB, DF, JG (1), PL, MS, MD, LW, MS (2), TM, CC, JG (3), PF, & CM (Meeting Only)

Twelve golfers this morning enabled the Competition Secretary to designate a four ball, better ball competition off full MOHGS handicap.

Results

Two twos today, both at the 4^th by Johnnie and Silver Fox, both on the same team so they share £2.40.

Duffers of The Day were The Cardinal and Herbie with 37 points. They get a 1 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Johnnie and Silver Fox and Davo and Geezer with 39 points.

In third place with 40 points were Minty and The Laird.

Second were Kwok and Ming with 46 points, they get £2 each.

However, today’s winners were Brains and Rabbi with 47 points. They get £4 each and a one-shot reduction.

Swears raised £5,60.

Geezer Cards £2,40

Toasts

Six Nations Tournament for being the most exciting and enjoyable for many years!

The Club’s own David Clark for winning the NE/NW PGA Turkey Tour last week.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

Crocs is still pursuing accommodation at Masham. He is working on the assumption of 12 players all requiring a single room. It would be helpful to let him know if you are interested.

Brains thanked all MOHGS who had provided the necessary handicap information. Those who haven’t must wish to play off scratch!!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.22 pm.

Present: – PB, DF, JG (1), PL, MS, GW, DGM, MD, LW. CM & MS (2) & FB (Meeting Only)

Nine golfers this fine spring morning. The Competition Secretary designated a team game, three teams of 3, the best two scores to count. Full MOHGS handicap allowance.

Results

One Two today at the 17^th by Johnnie, he scoops the pot of £1.80.

Duffers of The Day were Davo, Rabbi and The Cardinal with 77 points. They get a 1 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of The Day/Runners Up were Matador, The Laird and Herbie with 78 points, they get nothing.

However, today’s winners were Two Beers, Brains and Johnnie with 81 points. They get £3 each and a one-shot reduction.

Swears raised £2.90.

Geezer Cards £1.80

Toasts

Scotland RFU Team beating France in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Biggles birthday next Friday.

More birthdays for Johnnie, Matador and Herbie all celebrating next Thursday.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

The Laird observed that the minutes were accurate and correct!!

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

The Chairman welcomed President Frank to the meeting.

Brains observed that the AGM was scheduled for 23 March, he suggested that the date be moved to 30 March to allow as many MOHGS to attend. The Chairman is unavailable on 30^th March, however. It was agreed to move the AGM to 30^th March.

Brains asked all MOHGS members to furnish him with Handicap Index, Course Handicap off yellow tees and 95% of Playing Handicap to enable the new season to start on 6^th April.

Brains also pointed out that 6^th April was the date for the Bob Hallett Trophy and the presentation of the Champion Golfer of the Year! Even though this is Easter Monday, it was agreed to proceed with this date. At the moment!

The Laird informed members that any proposals for the running of the group should be tabled at the AGM. Any officer resignations must be with the scribe 4 weeks prior to the AGM, submitted in a brown envelope.

Crocs has made contact with a very nice lady at Masham, who advised that the 4 ball at Masham is valid until the end of June. Result!

He had also been in contact with Bedale, who could accommodate us one Monday to the end of June.

The Kings Arms in Masham had also been recommended as a stay over. Those wishing to partake please have numbers to Crocs next Monday.

Herbie observed from the course that Morpeth now has a contender for Birdman of Alcatraz. A huge crow descended on the Laird’s head. He felt the claws through his headgear. What was under has cap that interested the crow???

The Laird had an e-mail from The Emperor; his new hip is in place but is a few weeks from golf. All wished him a speedy recovery and a quick return to the fold.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.24 pm.

Present: – PB, DF, JG (1), PL, MS, MS (2), PF, GW (golf only), DGM, JG (3), TM, MD, CM (Meeting Only)

Twelve golfers this morning. The Competition Secretary designated an innovative team game. Four teams of 3, the best score and worst score at each hole to count. Full MOHGS handicap allowance.

He welcomed Murray Stenhouse to the fold, new club captain and was given the moniker Minty!

He also welcomed back the Cardinal who has been suffering from a dodgy shoulder.

The Chairman opened the meeting with his gavel.

Results

Two Twos today, both at the 17^th by the Herbie and The Geezer, they share £2.40.

Duffers of The Day were Davo, Silver Fox and The Geezer with 53 points. They get a 1 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of The Day/Runners Up were Brains, Herbie and Kwok and Rabbi, Matador and The Laird with 59 points, they get nothing.

However, today’s winners were remarkably Two Beers, Minty and The Cardinal with a magnificent 62 points. They get £4 each and a one-shot reduction.

Swears raised £6.20.

Geezer Cards £2.40

Toasts

Sympathy toast for Shane Lowrey was cast aside.

RIP Neil Sedaka.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record, with the following amendments.

Davo scooped £2.20 for his two last week.

The name of the member who allowed his trolley into a bunker and subsequently fell over was not double barrelled!

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

The Chairman welcomed Minty into the MOHGS gathering.

He also welcomed back The Cardinal.

Crocs informed that Herbie’s 4 ball at The City has been extended to at least the end of May.

Croc’s 4 ball at Masham is valid until the end of April at the moment but watch this space.

The Chairman observed that the MOHGS Adventures were in safe hands.

The Comp. Sec. advised all not to amend the BRS Booking System for Monday mornings. The names are required for ‘elf and safety reasons apparently, even though the player may not be playing!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at the early hour of 12.07 pm.

Present:- MD, TM, DGM, PL, JG(3), MS, LW, GW, DF, PF, JG(1)

CC, CC Meeting only.

Eleven golfers set forth in high winds with high expectations for a singles event off full Mohgs handicap with normal winter rules, but the Laird generously allowed gimmies of under a foot.

Results.

Only one two by Davo on the 17^th and he will pocket £1.20 if Herbie hands it over.

DOD.Matador 24ptsDDOD Herbie 26pts DDDOD Jonnie 29pts.

Third Place Kwok,Davo a and Laird 34 who generously contributed their winning to the tin.

Second. Two Beers 37pts

Winner Geezer with a fantastic 41pts(The new driver is paying dividends)

 All handicaps will be adjusted by Brains.

Finance

Swears £4.60, Geezer cards £2.20, Contribution from 3^rd place £1.00

Toasts

Keely Hodgkinson word record in the indoor 800 mtrs.

Hull KR. Winners of the Rugby League World Championship.

All Home nations ruby teams who won at the weekend.

Geezer voted for a good looking Chinese girl in the Half Pike. At the Winter Olympics. Not sure it was for her performance or looks.

AOB.

The Laird informed the meeting that all Mohgs need to enter on BRS on a Monday, for H&S purposes. He will take care of this each week.

Observation from the course where one our members allowed his trolley to fall in a bunker (even though they were out of play). He then in rescuing it fell flat on his back.  No names but it is double barreled.

Meeting closed 12.20.

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

Ten golfers braved the winter weather. The Competitions Secretary proposed a singles competition off full Mohgs handicap. Winter rules were in place and only 15 holes were played.

The Chairman opened the meeting with a flourish and Herbie acted as scribe.

Results.

No twos .

DOD Brains 22pts DDOD  Matador 24pts. DDDOD Davo and Rabbi 26pts.

Third Place Geezer and Kwok 30pts

Second Place Jonnie 31pts

Winner  Two Beers 32 pts.

All handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Finance

Swears £2.50 Geezer cards £2.00 Twos  £2.00 All will be guarded by the Laird.

Toasts

England cricket beating Scotland

All medalist in the winter Olympics especially the Tea Tray gold medalists.

Scotland Rugby beating England.

VAR after the abysmal performance by the referee at Newcastle’s game.

Any Other Business.

It was observed from the course that the Laird showed great restraint in not mentioning Scotland all the way round.

Our best wishes were passed to the Emperor who is recovering from his hip replacement.

There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 11.50

Present.

MD, TM, DGM, PL, JG(3), MS, LW, GW, PF (DF, CC meet only)

Nine trusty Mohgs ventured forth in rain and mist to do battle in a team of three with two to count over 15 holes.

Herbie acted as scribe.

Results. 

Only one two by Davo at the 4^th.

DOD  59pts  Herbie, Rabbi and Geezer.

Winners. Davo, Silver Fox and Jonnie plus 2Beers, Kwok, Matador.

Toasts. 

Justin rose winner of the Farmers golf in US.

                Alcaraz winner of the Australian open tennis.

Minutes of the last meet. 

Agreed as a true record with no matters arising.

AOB 

 Thanks to the Emperor for organisingthe Burns night lunch.

            A special mention was made to the Geezer with his new driver which apparently went 300 yds and straight. Not sure if he hit it though.

Finance. Swears £2.80   Geezer cards £2.00 All with the Laird along with Kwoks winnings.

The Chairman brought the meeting to a close at 11.37.

Golf and Burns Lunch

1. Attendees: DF/CC/TM/PL/MD/JG1/JG3/JW/GW/PF/DGM + FB/MM/CM/PB (lunch only)

2 Golf Cold wet and miserable- maybe that was just me!

Results

Winners Geezer/Ming/Rabbi/2Beers -1
Runners Up & Deputy Duffers  Brains/Laird/Kwok/Johnnie
Duffers of the Day Davo/Silver Fox/Matador

No twos

No toasts

Cash Geezer cards £2.20, Twos £2.20, Swears £3.10, Spare £1.00

Last weeks minutes ✅

AOB

Captains charity raised  magnificent £6452.35 👏👏👏

NEXT WEEKS TEE TIMES ARE BACK TO NORMAL 8:30, BALLS IN THE HAT 08:45.

Meeting closed 12:29

( Cardinal, and Herbie (his deputy) , please hurry back).

Present.  DF, GW, MS, PL, MD, JG(1), DGM, PF, JG(3), CC, TM, CC meeting only.

The Chairman welcomed back the Laird from his trip down under and thanked Brains for his stand in job as Competition Secretary. Herbie stood in as scribe.

Results.  Todays competition was singles.  No twos today.

                 DOD  2Beers   17 pts

                 DDOD  Laird  20pts

                 DDDOD   Kwock  23 pts

                 Third  Davo 30pts

                 Second  Matador  31pts

                 Winner Geezer    35pts

Toasts.

                Falkirk for beating someone in the Scottish cup.

                Kyre Wilson winning the Masters snooker.

Minutes of the last meeting.  

All those attending the Burns night luncheon to advise the Laird by email soonest. Those who were in attendance today were all going apart from Herbie. The food will be served at 1.30.

AOB. No other business. Meeting close at 12.26

Present. LW, PL, GW, JG(3), MS, JG(1), CC, AW, MD, CC, meeting only.

Again nine MOHGS played the last game of 2025. The stand in competitions Secretary devised a fiendish competition . Teams of 3 with 2 to count. Gimmies were allowed but bunkers were in play!!!!

Herbie stood in as both Chairman and Scribe. Bless him.

Results :

One 2 by Silver Fox today who scooped the pool of £1.80.

  DOD  with 62pts  Brains, Rabbi, and Jonnie

  DDOD  with 65pts  Herbie, Silver Fox, and Matador.

  Winners with 69pts Davo, Winker, and Ming.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honored manner.

Swears raised £1.95 and Geezer cards £1.80.

Toasts.

England cricket team for winning a test in Australia for the first time in 12 years.

RIP. All boys favorite of a certain age  Brigitte Bardo.t

Newcastle Red bull for gaining their first point of the season.

AOB. Winker wished us all the best as he leaves to visit Australia.

Brains booking 4 tee times for next week.

Herbie regaled the group with the history oh the Full Monty. After consulting various web site Ming announced there were two suggestions. Montague Burton or Field Marshall Montgomery.

Meeting Closed 12.24 with a resounding chorus of Happy New Year.