2. Toasts
3. Minutes
4. Fines
2x50p (TM & CD)
5. Results
No 2s (£2 CF)
DoD – CM & PL (24)
DDoD – CD (28)
Runners Up – TM & BY (35)
Winner – FB.(38)
Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.
6. What to do and where to go on Wednesday ?
Tricky.
7. Soapy Day
No of clubs v points + or – ? Tricky.
8. Meeting closed when I left (or maybe not).
Apologies from all those not here.
Present:- PL, TM, RY, PB, JG, CM, MM, CC,LW, The President and John (Friend of Shagpile)
Competition Results;
One two recorded on the 17th by Ming who pocketed £4.80 including last week’s pot.
Duffer of the Day with 26 points was Prof.
Deputy Duffer of the Day with 28 points was John (Shagpile’s mate)
Runner up was Soapy with a very creditable 40 points (The golf lesson must have worked) he pouched £4, but the Champion Golfer for the week was Ming with a super score of 41 points he collected £7. A very profitable day.
Handicaps will be adjusted as appropriate.
Geezers Cards were in play and raised £2.40.
Swears made £2, from only 3 players!!
Toasts:
No toasts perhaps remiss not to drink to Justin Rose and Fracisco Mollinari.
To the Prof for Wednesday’s competition result.
Previous minutes were not mentioned.
Matters Arising
None
AOB
Hunley Hall booked for 14/15 October any further participants please let Brains know asap. (Price is £89 to share and £109 for single room)
Shagpile has places available for Arcot Hall on 18 June please let him know if anyone else wishes to play.
Next Monday is not available due to a visiting party at Morpeth. After a try to book the City was thwarted by it being fully booked it was agreed to play at Morpeth in the afternoon. Tee times booked for 1.52, 2.00 and 2.08.
Be there if you want to play.
Soapy Day confirmed as 25 June.
Everyone then left!
PRESENT: C.M, T.H, T.M, D.G-M, A.B-W, M.S, D.F, B.Y, P.F, K.S, P.L, P.B, J.G.
Soapy left early before the meeting.
Due to the absence of the Chair, P.B, stepped up to the plate and performed admirably.
RESULTS: There were no 2’s posted, therefore £2.60 is carried forward. The DoD was Soapy with a meagre 28 points. Brains was DDoD with 29 points. The Comp. Sec. remarked at this point that all the competitors on 30 points would be as sick as chips. The runners up were 2Beers and the Scuttler with a respectable 36 points. Today’s winner and champine of the week was the resilient Burt E. Kwok with a massive and unassailable 37 points.
TOASTS: To the Scuttler who won last week’s Seniors event.
To the excellent weather, long may it last.
FINANCE: £2.80 in Geezers cards. £4.80 in swears.
APOLOGIES: P.F and D.F apologised for their absence next week.
LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
BEAMISH: The game v the Dirty Dozen will take place on Monday 9 July at Beamish
G.C.
The Prof will be unavailable as he is on holiday. The following group signified their intention to attend: C.M, T.H, P.L, D.G-M, A.B-W, M.S, T.M, D.F, P.F, J.G, L.W, and F.B?
It was decided unanimously that the MOHGS captain for the day would be the wise old Sage and ever popular Crocs. The number intending to consume bacon butties would be assessed and reported nearer the time.
*Crocs reported that he has been working through the night on most evenings and may be in a position next week to give an update of the eclectic performances of each member, which he informed the group, makes very interesting reading.
*The Laird has been in touch with Hobson and is confident that the game will take place on either the last two Mondays in July or the first two Mondays in August.
* Hunley Hall: Brains has been busy trying to find the optimum date when the majority of members will be available for the trip to Hunley. He took soundings at today’s meeting and will make further enquiries before reporting back. The cost will be £89 for a sharing room and an extra £25 for a single room.
There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.35pm.
Burt E. Kwok.
PRESENT: D.F, F.B, K.S, J.G, P.F, P.L, M.C, C.C, C.M, L.W, T.H, G.A, C.D, A.B-W, G.W, B.Y.
Bumpers, El Mat, Ming and the Prof were not present for the meeting.
The Chair offered apologies for his absence next week.
RESULTS: The results were delivered by Brains. Only one 2 was posted this week by Crocs on the 17th. He not only lifted today’s prize money but also the unclaimed dosh from the previous week. Today’s game was a 4 Ball Better ball competition. D’soD were Soapy and Shotgun with 32 points. Runners up were the Laird and Winscales with 41 points. The joint winners were Ming/Crocs and Rabbi/Prof. with 43 points.
FINANCE: £3.30 was collected in swears and £3.40 in Geezers cards.
TOASTS: To Winscales for his dogged determination in proposing toasts which were kicked into the long grass by the membership.
To the President for making his second playing appearance of the season.
LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED AS A TRUE AND ACCURATE RECORD.
BUSINESS: Jock St. Rappe has proposed several dates for the game v Beamish. After very little debate it was decided that we accept his offer for 9th of July if this is indeed a possibility. The number of bacon butties required will be announced when we are more aware of the members who intend to play.
* The Laird proposed that we play the game v Hobsons at the end of July/beginning of August. He will make more enquiries and report back.
* Brains reported that he has contacted Hunley Hall to enquire about terms and conditions and discovered that DBB plus two rounds of golf, costs £109/person from April-Sept. However the price per person drops to £89 in October. There is a single room supplement of £25. With this in mind he intends to make a booking for either the first or second week in October. Will all members contact Brains ASAP if they intend to attend.
There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.37pm.
Burt E. Kwok.
2. Apologies – Anyone not here
3. Toasts – None
4. Minutes of meeting on 30/4/18
4.1 It was Shagpile who got a 2 on the 4th and not Bumpers (well spotted)
4.2 Minor error in Handicap Board identified and corrected (also well spotted)
5. Results
– No 2’s (£2.20 carried forward)
– Swears (£3)
– Failure to wear MOHGS attire (£1)
– Duffer of the Day (+2) was Soapy (27 points) A warm welcome back to the fold
– DDOTD (+1) were The Geezer and The Rabbi (29 points)
– Runners Up (-1) The Laird and Two Beers (37 points)
– The winner (-2) The Prof (39 points)
6. The meeting closed at 12:53.
Apologies from all those not here.
Present:- PL, TH, RY, PB, GW, DGM, AW, JG, CM, MM, MC. TM, DF and The President Meeting only, and CC(golf only)
Competition Results;
Two twos recorded on the 4th by Bumpers and on the 17th by The Matador who share the £2.40 collected.
Duffer of the Day with a lowly 21 points was Brains.
Deputy Duffer of the Day were Bumpers and The Scuttler with 28 points. (Will this be The Scuttler’s year as he has been telling everyone??)
Runner up was The modest Cardinal with a very competitive score of 39 points, he pouched £4, but the Champion Golfer for the week (and should be the Chairman’s Quaich holder had not the comp. been deferred) was the Prof with a super score of 41 points he collected £8
Handicaps will be adjusted as appropriate.
Geezers Cards were absent again but there appeared to be little appetite to contribute 20p each this week!
Swears made £4, a much better fist than last week.
Toasts:
To The Geezer and The Laird for winning the Seniors Pairs Calcutta, a performance to maintain the MOHGS reputation.
To Newcastle Falcons for reaching the RU Playoffs.
Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.
Matters Arising
The question of the deferment of The Quaich was raised by The Cardinal who seemed to take a dim view of the change of plan. He was advised correctly that the decision of the Competition Secretary was inviolate. He was suitably chastised.
The Rabbi pointed out that Biggles et al were only playing 72 holes on Solstice day in aid of McMillan Nurses, presumably they only had a few hours off from defending Queen and Country. Donations to Rabbi please.
AOB
The Cardinal to send dates in July to Jockstrap for the Dirty Dozen match.
MM announced those playing on Friday in the Lifeboat Day at Newbiggin. The Geezer stepped in to fill the last slot.
MM announced three tee times for a Charity Do at Arcott Hall on 18 June. Names to Shaggers asap please.
In view of that date, Soapy Day was deferred to 25 June (unless it becomes Quaich two!)
The Geezer announced that an overnighter at Alnmouth Golf Club was a non-starter. Brains took up the Cardinals cudgel and offered to contact Hunley Hall.
Tee times booked for next Monday even though it is Bank Holiday. That being all the business the meeting closed at 1.15.
PS (Post Script) The Financial Secretary inadvertently left the Swears Tin on the meeting table. Those remaining took charge of the said tin for which the Financial Secretary is eternally grateful. In contrast to Government Ministers he will be doing an Amber at the earliest opportunity and not clinging to the wreckage like a drowning man. He is a gentleman after all!!
Apologies from all those not here.
Present:- PL, TH, RY, MS, PB, GW, ABW, AW, JG, CM, MC and CC(golf only)
Competition Results;
Only one two recorded on the 8th by Bumpers who would have pocketed the spoils but Crocs was quick to collect the cash with a claim that he would pass it on. There should be £2.40 heading to Bumpers.
Duffers of the Day with a measley 36points were The team of Prof and Rabbi, they will get a handicap increase of 1 shot.
Deputy Duffers were not announced.
Joint runners up with 41 points were The Matador and Scuttler, together with Shotgun and Herbie. They received £1 each.
However, the undisputed champions for this week were Bumpers and Crocs with a quite magnificent score of 45 points. Considering this was the first game of the season off the proper tee boxes into a gale, this was an epic performance. Of course, they will suffer a shot reduction of their handicaps, they pocketed £4 each.
In the absence of Geezers Cards all players were asked to contribute so £2.40 collected.
Swears made £2.20, clearly either not enough swearing or not enough honesty!
Toasts:
To St. George.
Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.
Matters Arising None
AOB
Rabbi announced that Biggles and Friends were playing as many courses as possible in the north of Scotland on Summer solstice in aid of McMillan Nurses and he asked for donations from fellow MOHGS. It was agreed that individuals would contribute directly to the Rabbi.
Brains advised that Hunley Hall appears to have been renovated and PB agreed to look for dates either Sunday/Monday or Monday/Tuesday
Herbie advised that there was a very challenging golf course at Whitley Bay, evidenced by Croc’s photo. He agree to make enquiries for an away day with 2 for 1 vouchers.
No progress with an overnight at Foxton, Geezer to follow up.
Message from Jockstrap re Dirty Dozen had been received, the date offered of 11 June was difficult with trip to Chester-le-Street and holidays. PB to request new date from Jocks.
Next Monday will be the long postponed Chairman’s Quaich. Shotgun apologised.
Members were also reminded that the following Monday (i.e. 7 May) we would be playing off the White tees as is custom on the first Monday of the Month.
There being no further business the Rabbi closed the meeting at 13.15hrs
PRESENT: D.F, F.B, M.M, P.F, M.S, P.B, D.G-M, A.B-W, C.C, G.W, C.M, G.A, A.W, T.H, M.C, B.Y, K.S(n/p).
Today’s competition was the MULTIPLIER.
RESULTS: There were 2×2’s posted by Ming and Scuttler who shared a pot worth £3.20. The D’soD were Bumpers, the Straggler and Winscales with 153 paltry points. Each player will have a one shot addition to their h/caps. DD’soD were Shagpile, the Scuttler and Winker with 221 points. Runners up were 2Beers, the Cardinal and Herbie with 253 points. The winners of this magnificent inaugural event and champines of the week were the resolute and indefatigable trio of the Prof, Kwok and Shotgun with an incredible score of 319 points. Each will have a one shot deduction to their h/caps. Ming was flying solo today as he arrived after the start of the competition but he scored so highly, that the Comp Sec. decided that he too deserved a one shot deduction.
TOASTS: To the Comp. Sec. for introducing today’s enjoyable game to the MOHGS repertoire.
To the Home Nations for their combined success in the recent Commonwealth Games.
To Michael Oliver for his brave and steadfast display in a recent Champions League game.
FINANCES: Geezers cards—£4.80. Swears—£2.20
THE MINUTES OF LAST WEEK’S MEETING WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
BUSINESS: The Chair clarified that it was not possible to be awarded 2 Geezers cards for going out of bounds as well as in the trees, off one shot.
* The Laird reported that he had been in touch with the Geezer, who was absent for today’s game, and had been told that the aforementioned Geezer had contacted Foxton, only to be informed that there was no availability on 20 May.
The membership were still keen to play at Foxton either on Sun/Mon or Mon/Tues and respectfully requested that the Geezer contact the club to enquire about availability.
* Winscales mentioned that Aldwark G.C near York were offering a similar package for £105.
* Crocs revealed that he will endeavour to compile an eclectic score for each player for the Summer season. He was commended for this initiative, since it requires quite a lot of research and dedication.
* Newbiggin, 4 May, 10am, Lifeboat Appeal. The following members have committed to play—— D.F, P.L, B.Y, T.H, C.M, J.G, M.M. If anyone else is interested, please contact Shagpile ASAP.
The Laird has agreed to adjust the h/caps before next week, since Brains is on holiday.
The meeting closed amicably at 1.20pm.
Burt E. Kwok.
PRESENT: P.L, F.B, J.G, C.M, P.F, A.B-W, M.C, M.M, D.F, B.Y, T.H, T.M, G.A, K.S(n/p),
D.G-M.
Apologies for absence next week from the Rabbi.
The Chair described the temp. Comp. Sec., as august and requested that he delivered today’s results.
RESULTS: There was only one 2 posted by Bumpers on the 17th. DoD was the unfortunate but enthusiastic Winscales with 32 points. DDoD was the Laird with 34 points. The runner up was Shagpile with a commendable 45 points. The joint winners and champines of the day were the irrepressible Geezer and Bumpers with a massive 46 points apiece.
FINANCE: £3.10 in swears, held by the Chair and £3.40 in Geezers cards held by the Rabbi.
TOASTS: To Butch Wilkins and the Crafty Cockney RIP.
To the Magpies for yet another victory on the way to Premier League safety.
LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED, except, Matt Wallace won the India Open not the Junior Open as was erroneously stated.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY: It was recognised that Oulton Park is now dead in the water. The Chair appealed for suggestions for alternative venues and Foxton was proposed. The Geezer volunteered to make enquiries since he is familiar with the manager. The Chair proposed a toast to the Geezer in thanks for his generosity of spirit.
The Geezer should have stopped whilst he was ahead but instead he then proposed a load of old bollocks which was kicked into the long grass by the discerning membership.
Shagpile reminded the group about the game at Newbiggin on 4 May in aid of the Lifeboat appeal. Places are still available.
The meeting closed amicably at 1.15pm.
PRESENT: M.S, C.M, P.F, L.W, P.L, M.C, D.F, F.B, T.M, K.S(n/p), P.B, B.Y, C.C, B.H, T.H, J.G, D. G-M, A.B-W.
Today’s game was the delayed competition for the Chairmans Quaich.
RESULTS: There were 3×2’s posted by Crocs and Kwok on the 8th and the Scuttler on the 4th. DoD was Kwok with a derisory 34 points. DDoD was 2Beers with 36 points. Ming was the runner up with 47 points. The joint winners and co-holders of the revered Quaich, with a magnificent 48 points apiece were the dynamic and ever popular duo of Brains and the Scuttler. The Quaich is at present with the engraver and will be presented to the new champs asap.
TOASTS: To Matt Wallace who won the junior Indian Open.
To Bluewatch who became the winter league champion of Beamish G.C with one game to spare. To the Falcons who won their first game at St. James Park.
To the victorious MOHGS (Scuttler, Laird, Rabbi and Prof), who won last week’s Seniors Competition. The Laird, for the record, also posted 2×2’s and won the domino card to boot.
THE PREVIOUS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.
AWAY DAYS: The indefatigable Cardinal has been wheeling and dealing in his investigative pursuit of the optimum venue for an away day. The result was his discovery of a deal at Oulton Hall for 2 rounds of golf plus DB&B for the price of £99/person. All those who wish to attend should contact the Cardinal via email before the 4 April, in order that he can finalise arrangements.
The President revealed that Soapy’s Day clashes with a forthcoming Seniors event. He therefore proposed that Soapy’s Day should be delayed by one week and will now be held on 18 June.
Brains reminded the group that from next Monday all the MOHGS h/caps will revert back to club h/caps.
The meeting ended on a sad note, when Robert Arthur Hallett (aka Jock St. Rappe), revealed that due to personal reasons, he had decided to rescind his club membership. He further stated that he will no longer attend Monday games on a regular basis but hopes to attend from time to time as a guest. The Cardinal recommended that he be given an open invitation to attend whenever he had a mind to do so. 2Beers proposed a vote of thanks for all his hard work and efforts on behalf of the MOHGS over the past several years, especially in his taxing role as Comp. Sec.,which he fulfilled with dignity and aplomb. The Chair opined that this was not a goodbye to Bobby, it was merely au revoir.
Next Monday is a Bank Holiday, but the tees are booked and after a straw poll it was noted that several hardy souls are intending to compete.
Burt E. Kwok.
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