PRESENT: P.F, A.B-W, P.L, J.G, G.W, L.W, C.D, M.C.

APOLOGIES: From all not present.

RESULTS: Today’s game was a four ball better ball. Only one 2 recorded by the Rabbi on the 8th, scoops the whole pot of £1.60.

DoD’s were the aforementioned Rabbi and El Mat with 34 points, who will receive one shot apiece. Runners up were Brains and Dewey with 41 points. The winners and today’s champs with 42 points were Kwok and Shotgun who will each be pulled by one shot.

TOASTS: To Nick Mason, the former drummer of Pink Floyd who used his considerable fortune to save Bolton Wanderers from departing the Football league. Johnny Walker with his astute knowledge of the rock scene also added that the aforementioned had made a pile of cash from various business ventures associated with his virtuoso drumming.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
BUSINESS:

* The Rabbi who chaired today’s meeting, recommended that all participants attend next week’s game at Beamish, no later than 9am. This will enable the organisers to complete the pre match preparations and the competitors to imbibe their breakfasts of choice. He expected the first tee off time to be at about 10.15.
* The match v Hobsons is to be held at Morpeth with an expected first tee off at 10.15.
* The members were informed that Herby is still pondering on a venue for an away day in October.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 12.40.

Burt Kwok.

In Attendance: CM;JBG;FB;KS;MS;DF;GW;DGM;MM;TH;JG;ABW

Competition Results: The Scuttler and El Matador both had a 2 and walked away with the princely sum of £1.30 each!!

DD was our esteemed President aka Soapy with 22 points. He receives an extra two shots.

DDD was Monty with 28 points, A rare experience for him and he now has an extra shot to add to his armoury.

Runner up with 36 points was our favourite Essex Man,Herbie. he drops a shot.

Winner on the day with 37 points was Shotgun and well deserved too I would say!!! He drops two shots. About time I hear you cry!

Toasts

The Chairman proposed a toast to The Laird and Lairdess on the occasion  their 50th Wedding Anniversary. a rousing cheer ensued.

A glass was also raised in thank you to those who forsake their morning lie in every Wednesday to ensure times are booked for the following week.

Minutes of the last meeting:

As the course was close there were no minutes taken.

Contributions:

Geezer cards £3.40

Swears £4.30 (Crocs said he had some previous monies but could not remember the amount)

Any other business:

Two teams have been entered for the Texas Scramble on 26th August. It is a shotgun start at 9.30 and Hole numbers are as follows:

Shotgun,Soapy,2 Beers and El Matador Hole 8

The Rabbi,Crocs,The Laird and The Scuttler Hole 12

The Laird has paid the entry fee of £10.00 per team so please make sure you recompense him asap or suffer the consequences!!!!!!!!!!

The Chairman expressed concern that we were becoming victims of our largesse and perhaps we should hold back with further invitations to join for the foreseeable future. This was agreed unanimously.

Mohgs vs Hobson 16th September.

The Laird said he had 13 definites and 3 possibles. Anyone else who is interested and has not yet contacted him should do so as a matter of urgency.

He would also like to know who would like coffee and a bacon sarnie (£4.00) asap

tee times are from 10.16 to 11.12

Beamish visit 9th September

A tee time has been booked at Morpeth if any Mohg not travelling would like to have a round that day.

Shagpile said there was a charity day at Blyth G.C. on Wednesday 4th September. Cost £25.00 which includes a round, coffee and bacon sarnie and a meal afterwards. Anyone interested should contact him.

The Chairman raised the question of overnighters which seemed to have died a death. Herbie and Shotgun suggested Foxton as a venue. Agreed Herbie would investigate and report back.

There being no further business the meeting, which had been extremely amicable, closed at 13.05

DOD – Kwok + 2
DDOD – Windscale + 1
R Up – Dewy -1
W – Monty -2

1 2 at the 17th – Monty

£3.70 Swears + Jumper fines in Crocs locker.

Course unavailable on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August – MGC Captain charity event.

PRESENT: P.F, T.H, T.M, C.M, P.L, M.M, P.B, B.D, M.S, C.D, B.H, D.G-M, D.F, G.A,

There was an extremely warm atmosphere as always at the NEWBIGGIN course led by the affable and competent master of ceremonies, Shagpile. With bacon butties and coffee at the ready, he outlined the day’s event, a singles Comp played off club h/caps in two groups of 3 and two groups of 4.

The scene was set for a cordial game with a butterfly display thrown in to boot. The weather was fine which was a first for NEWBIGGIN, in that there was absolutely no wind and none of the dreaded rain which has plagued us in the past. It was also worth noting that there was a welcome re-appearance from the elusive Jock Strap who is fighting fit and enthusiastic as ever.

RESULTS: As the game was played off club h/caps, the results had no bearing on MOHGS rankings. There were 2 worthy winners, each with a stupendous 39 points, the Rabbi and Crocs. The runner up with 36 points and a share of the pot was the eagle eyed and indefatigable Scuttler. Only one 2 was posted by the joint-winner, Crocs.

The results were announced by Shagpile who was graciously thanked for organising the event on behalf of the group by the punctilious Laird.

Burt E. Kwok.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, CD, FB, PL, LW, ABW, JG, GW(left early), KS, DF, DGM, MS(left early), CM, TM, MM, TH, BD,

Competition Results;

Played by seventeen hardy MOHGS for the Championship Trophy. Conditions were challenging with a very strong south westerly gale, despite this, scoring for many was acceptable.

Three twos today, two for the Laird at the fourth and eighth, and for Two Beers at the fourth. The pot of £3.40 was shared accordingly.

Duffer of the Day was Wellen with 22 miserly points, it was suggested that he was trying to improve his chances of winning the Championship until he realised it was today!

Deputy Duffer was El Matador with 24 points

Runners up with 35 points was Dewey and Two Beers who received £3.50 each

However the Champion Golfer of the year was The Laird with 38 points and another £10 to the coffers. Kerching indeed!

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears gleaned £3.60 from last week and £7.80 today, a reflection of the unhelpful weather conditions I suspect.

Toasts

Shane Lowry for becoming the Open Champion yesterday at Royal Portrush.

Previous minutes were agreed.

Matters Arising

The Chairman advised that MOHGS have a website, MOHGS.com which is a source of useful information and kept up to date by Lord Snooty.

The Laird is arranging a return match against Hobson at Morpeth, suggested dates are 16 or 23 September. Please let the Laird know your availability.

Thanks to Shagpile for hosting last Monday’s game and drinks. The Chairman was a little shamefaced at not toasting the American guests last Monday. However he overcame that with his usual aplomb.

Next Monday the course will be closed to us, various options were suggested but Shagpile was on the ball and the phone to arrange a game at Newbiggin. Bacon sarnie at 8.45 am (Dickhead Geezer) and first tee at 9.30am, all for an amazing price of £13. Ten MOHGS present would attend, any more please let Shagpile know asap.

AOB

Crocs was concerned about all the MOHGS Trophies and suggested an audit of whereabouts. Brains settled the issue with his usual fortitude and advised that only one remained to be contested, that being the Christmas Trophy.

Mention of Christmas immediately turned The Cardinal’s thoughts to a MOHGS Party. The Chair raised the spectre of a game of golf, a few drinks in the clubhouse and a curry in Morpeth. What would Marley make of that idea again?

Meeting closed at 1.30pm

Today’s game was ostensibly to celebrate the birthday of Shagpile who had kindly placed a tidy sum of cash behind the bar as well as provide a substantial trophy for the eventual winner. The participants were not only MOHGS, but also an assortment of his friends from both here and abroad–mainly America. The game was played off club h/caps, therefore the result had no bearing on the MOHGS rankings.

RESULTS: The competition was won by D.Segal with 42 points. B.Kwok was second with 39 points. There were four 2’s posted by Kwok, Scuttler, Dick and Harry. Shagpile presented the prizes, £11 for first place and £10 for second with £1.50 for each of the 2’s. Crocs collected £5.90 in swears. Shagpile then awarded the trophy to the worthy winner and invited everyone to help themselves to drinks from the bar.

The President offered thanks to Shagpile and led the group in a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday to You. He then proposed a toast to the victorious England cricket team after their amazing exploits in winning the World Cup.

Shotgun proposed a toast to the US contingent and thanked them for their participation in today’s event.

The meeting closed in good spirits at 1.45.

B.Kwok.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, CD, FB, PL, CC, LW, ABW, JG, GW, KS and BH for the meeting only.

Competition Results;

Played by nine MOHGS several others were playing for the Seniors team against Matfen.

Singles competition today.

No twos at all so £1.80 carried forward to next week.

Duffer of the Day was Dewey with 28 points.

Deputy Duffers were The Chair and El Matador with 30 points

Runner up with 36 points was The Cardinal

However the outright champ was Johnnie with a magnificent 43 points.

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears gleaned £3.60

Toasts

None

Previous minutes were agreed.

Matters Arising

The Chairman asked if MOHGS would like to play against Hobson at home sometime this summer. An affirmative response was provided.

Woll is apparently dead in the water, or is it???

The meeting descended somewhat with the participants of the Thirston Tankard joining our meeting together with The Cardinal’s District Nurse. Farce ensued.

Meeting closed in disarray at 12.45

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- CM, LW, MS, PB, CD, TM, TH, PL, ABW (golf only) MC (golf only) DGM, TM, Monty, FB, KS (3 holes only retired hurt but stayed for meeting), Jock Strap (meeting only)

The Chairman welcomed our esteemed member from Beamish, everyone agreed he was a welcome sight!

Competition Results;

Played from the white tees in a westerly gale by the hardy MOHGS. The Chair decreed five three balls and the scores of two to count.

One two at the 17^th by Dewey, so he scooped the pot.

Duffers of the Day were Monty, Crocs and Two Beers with a score no-one would admit to!

Deputy Duffers were Herbie and Marcus with 61 points.

No runner up as there were two winners.

The teams of Scuttler, Geezer and Johnny together with the team Cardinal, Rabbi and Dewey both had creditable 65 points. All received £2.50 each. Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Toasts

The England Cricket team for beating the Indians in an hostile environment in our own country.

Swears raised £6.80, including the Chairman’s fine for inappropriate attire, but Geezers Cards were not in operation.

Previous minutes were agreed.

Matters Arising

Beamish dirty Dozen fixture, Herbie assumed the Captaincy with aplomb. He will e-mail with details and for numbers.

The Scuttler will e-mail re the proposed sojourn to Wall.

The President’s trip to St. Boswells on hold because of his current incapacity.

Shagpile announced the trip to Bedlington for 29 July, the return fixture may have to be on a Tuesday. In which case it would be a pm start because of Ladies tee times at Morpeth.

County Card owners were indicated, a visit would be organised and those that could would. The Terrible Twin Terrys wished it to be known that they were not eligible for County Cards as they were too young!

The Rabbi advised that he was not available to add names on Wednesday 17 July, Two Beers jumped at the chance.

Meeting closed at 1.04

PRESENT: M.M, G.A, T.M(N/P), D.G-M, A.B-W, M.S(N/P), C.D(N/P), T.H, J.G, P.F, P.L, C.M, P.B. K.S.

The President agreed to Chair the meeting.

RESULTS: Delivered by Brains. Only one 2 this week by Dewey on the 17th. DoD was the unfortunate Brains with 24 points. DD’soD were Crocs and Shagpile with 27 points apiece. The runner up was Kwok with 34 points. Joint winners were the popular duo of Scuttler and Winscale with 34 points apiece.

NO TOASTS THIS WEEK!

MINUTES OF LAST WEEK WERE TAKEN AS READ.

MATTERS ARISING: The President has contacted the St. Boswells secretary who informed him that he was welcome to play the course at any time of his choosing. He will make a decision when the weather improves.

* Shagpile is hoping to secure a visit to Bedlington GC on 29 July. He hopes to plan a return visit for the Bedlington group to play at Morpeth.

* The 15 July is Red Carpet day for Shagpile. He will be placing £75 behind the bar. He has invited several friends of US origin to help him celebrate the momentous occasion and has dusted down the Witton Royal Rose Bowl, which will be awarded to the winner.

There being no further business, the President called a halt to proceedings at 1.15pm.

Burt.