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.

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

Only nine trusty Mohgs turned out today with some in festive gear for a 3ball competition with 2 to count.

The Chairman opened the meeting, with Herbie taking the position of scribe.

Results: No Twos today so £1.80 goes into the coffers.

Duffers of the day with 72 pts were Davo, Jonnie, and Brains

Deputy Duffers with 79pts were Matador, Herbie and Two Beers.

Winners with a creditable 83 pts were Winker, Ming, and Rabbi.

Swears raised £1.30

Geezer Cards £1.80

Toasts. Winner of SPOTY Rory.

Previous Meeting Minutes.

Rabbis score should have been 33pts not 43 as stated. (He’s not that good)

Matters Arising.  Brains indicated only 3 tee times for next week.

AOB. The Scribe wished everyone a happy Christmas especially those in far flung places like Australia, Cape Verdi, Northern Ireland and Newbiggin and a successful golfing new year.

The Gavel came down at 12.52.

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

Only seven intrepid golfers contested the Christmas Plate!

The Chairman opened the meeting.

Results

No Twos today so £1.40 goes into the tin.

Duffers of The Day were Herbie and Two Beers with 23 points; they get a 3 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Cardinal with 24 points; he gets a 2-shot uplift.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of the Day and in third place was Johnnie. He gets a one-shot uplift, and a one-shot reduction. Net effect remains the same.

In second place was The Matador with 31 points, he gets £2 and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner and recipient of The Christmas Plate was The Rabbi with 43 points. He gets £5 and a 3 shot reduction.

Swears raised nothing!

Geezer Cards raised £1.40.

Toasts

None offered!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

Next Monday has been reduced to three tee times.

The Matador as previous winner presented the Christmas Plate to The Rabbi.

 Crocs then presented the outgoing manager Julia a leaving gift with our heartfelt thanks.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at the early hour of 13.20.

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

Ten golfers were surprised that the course was open after heavy overnight rain. The Competition Secretary designated another a singles competition off full MOHGS handicap.

The course was cut to 15 holes by the green staff.

The Chairman opened the meeting with his gavel.

Results

One Twos today at the 8^th by the Laird, he gets to scoop the pot of £2.

Duffers of The Day were Herbie and Ming with 22 points; they get a 3 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Brains with 24 points; he gets a 2-shot uplift.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of the Day and Runner up was Two Beers with 27 points; he gets a one-shot uplift.

In third place were The Rabbi and Cardinal with 30 points, they get 50p each and a one-shot reduction.

Runner-up were Kwok and The Laird with 34 points; they get £2 each and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner was Matador with a magnificent 40 points. He gets £5 and a 3 shot reduction.

The Competition Secretary advised of his absence for the next 5 Mondays. He is leaving us in the more than capable hands of Brains.

Swears and

Geezer Cards

Unfortunately, I forgot to note the income. No doubt the Treasurer has a detailed account.

Toasts

We all wished The Laird ‘Bon Voyage’.

Lando Norris for winning the F1 World Championship.

Robin Smith RIP.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

Next Monday is the Christmas Plate, Brains advised that it was three clubs and a putter!

It was agreed to cancel one tee time as we cannot envisage more than 12 turning out.

Matador requested an alternative to the haggis option on the Burns Luncheon; The Emperor has already made enquiries and steak pie might just be on offer.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at the early hour of 12.29 pm.

Present: – PB, DF, JG (1), PL, MS, AW, PF, CM & BR (Meeting Only) The Club Vice Captain honoured us with his presence, is he about to take up MOHGS membership for his year in office? Following in the footsteps of Captain Geezer!

Seven intrepid (stupid?) golfers this morning, so the Competition Secretary designated another a singles competition off full MOHGS handicap.

The Competition Secretary wisely suggested we play the first seven, twelve, sixteen, seventeen and eighteen because of the inclement weather.

Herbie acted as Chairman.

Results

No Twos today so £1.40 to the Tin!

Duffer of The Day was The Rabbi, Brains and Kwok with 18 points; they all get a 3 shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of The Day and taking third spot were Winker and The Cardinal with 20 points; they get a 2-shot uplift for being deputy duffers and a one-shot reduction for being third!

Deputy Deputy Duffer of the Day and Runner up was The Laird with 23 points; he gets a one-shot uplift and a two-shot reduction. He pockets £2 though.

However, today’s winner was Herbie with a magnificent 24 points, off a handicap of 7. He gets £5 and a 3 shot reduction.

Swears raised £0.60.

Geezer Cards £1.40.

Toasts

The Laird magnanimously proposed a toast to England Rugby for winning all three of their Autumn Internationals.

He also proposed a toast to Eddie Howe for beating Manchester City for the first time.

He also proposed a toast to Scotland Football Team for qualifying for the World Cup Finals for the first time since 1998!

He went on to say that Scotland had scored three ‘remarkable’ goals.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Nothing.

Any Other Business

The Emperor has started negotiations with the club about a Burns Luncheon!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at the early hour of 11.40am.

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