Present: – PB, MS, TM, GW, JG (1), MD, DGM, JG (3), BR, CC, PL, PF, MC, DF. CM meeting only.

Fourteen golfers this morning, Cardinal and Herbie went out first to compete in the Seniors Calcutta, they also formed a pair for the 4BBB competition selected by the returning Competition Secretary. Hopefully the warm weather training would pay off!

Results

Unfortunately, Marcus was unwell on the course and returned to the clubhouse from the 8^th.

We all wish him a speedy recovery. It meant that the Rabbi had to compete as a single player for the remaining 11 holes.

One team two today by Captain Geezer at the 8^th, he pocketed the £2.80.

Duffers of The Day was Captain Geezer and the Laird with 39 points, they get handicap uplift of one shot.

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Bumpers and Rabbi with 40 points, they get nothing.

Neither do third place teams of Two Beers and The Emperor, Brains and Ming with 41 points.

Runners Up were Cardinal and Herbie, together with Matador and Silver Fox with 42 points. They get £1 each.

The winning team was Kwok and Davo with 43 points. They get £5 each and a shot reduction.

The Levy raised £13.

Geezer Cards/Swears raised £4.

Toasts

Toasts were offered to Rory who completed the golf grand slam by winning the Masters yesterday. The first European to achieve the Grand Slam of Golf.

Also, to Justin Rose for pushing Rory to the limits yesterday.

The Toon for thrashing Manchester United 4-1 yesterday.

Dan Burn for rescuing a stranded motorist on the A19 on Saturday.

Herbie for victory over The Cardinal in the Seniors Calcutta.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

 Any Other Business

A show of hands indicated that the tee times for next Monday should remain.

Captain Geezer reminded everyone of the sponsored walk around the course with children. He thought that some MOHGS could dragoon some random children to accompany them!

Herbie announced the results of the end of year awards.

The King of the Cash (twos winner) was Herbie himself with 8 twos over the year.

The Champion Golfer of the Year was Brains who amassed a mammoth 84 points on Herbie’s unique scoring system.

The Trophy was presented to Brains. Two in two weeks, will he have room in his trophy cabinet!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.50.

Present: – PB, TM, GW, JG (1), MD, DGM, JG (3), TH, BR, LW, MF, CC, PL. CM meeting only.

Thirteen golfers this morning for the first MOHGS meeting of the new season.

Appropriately the Bob Hallett Memorial Trophy was up for grabs!

New handicaps were in operation.

Results

The more than able Stand In Competition Secretary announced the results with a flourish, reminding all present of the new handicap change regime!

Two twos today, Johnnie at the 8^th, and Johnnie again at the 14^th,

he pocketed £2.60.

Duffer of The Day was Captain Geezer with 18 points, he gets a 20% handicap uplift.

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Davo and Silver Fox, they get a 15% handicap uplift.

Deputy Deputy Duffers were Matador, Cardinal, Ming, Two Beers and Scuttler with 31 points, they get a 10% handicap uplift.

In 3^rd place and receiving nothing were Emperor and Sparky, they get a handicap reduction of 10%.

Runner Up with 39 points was Rabbi, he gets £4 and a 15% handicap reduction.

However, the winner and recipient of the Bob Hallatt Memorial Trophy was Brains with 40 points. He pocketed £9 and a 20% handicap reduction.

The trophy was duly presented by The Chairman.

The Levy raised £13, after much consternation as many MOHGS seem to have forgotten the AGM motion raising the levy to £1 per player.

Geezer Cards raised £3.40.

Swears £3.00

Toasts

Toast was offered to Captain Geezer for his spectacular 200-yard straight drive last Saturday for his drive in.

Geezer thanked those MOHGS who turned out to support him.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

 Any Other Business

Thanks were offered to The Chairman for organising last weekend away night at Slaley.

He did say that we would probably not return, however he was looking at an Autumn sojourn, staying in Berwick at the Premier Inn, golf at Eyemouth and Magdalene Fields. Possibly the last weekend in October.

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

Present: – PL BR TM MF MS MC JG(3) DGM DF LW CC CM MD JG(1) TH MM meeting only good to see you.

Fifteen golfers turned out for the last MOHGS competition of the Winter season in glorious sunshine (no excuses regarding the weather) As this was the last game and the Winter League was very close the Competitions Secretary elected to go with a singles event. 

With no Secretary available Herbie stepped into the breach to record the events of the day.

Results.

Three twos today Herbie, Emperor and Laird shared the prize money.

Duffer of the Day Sparky 29pts

Deputy Duffer Crocs 31pts.

Third Rabbi and Herbie 40pts

Second Silver Fox and Emperor 43pts.

Winner Laird 45pts

Handicaps will be adjusted in the normal method.

The Levy raised £7.50

Geezer Cards £3.90

Swears £4.80

Toasts

Laird and Brains for winning the seniors 4ball competition on Wednesday.

Rory for winning the playoff in the Players championship.

R.Mansell winner of the Singapore Classic.

The final few of the returning Toon army were welcomed back.

Previos Meeings Minutes.

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising.

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business.

Two Beers will check with Slayley if winter wheels are required on Friday and will advise the group going.

Herbie announced the winners of the Winter League being the Rabbi and the Laird.  King of the cash(twos) was Herbie.  They all received a warm round of applause.

 The full results will be published later.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 12.35.

Present: – PL, MD, PB, DF, JG (1), JG (3), TM, BR, LW, MC, PF, MC. MS meeting only.

Twelve golfers this morning, probably yesterday’s football game resulted in lie ins and late travel for several stalwarts!

A good job Herbie turned up for the meeting as he was nominated as chairman. He took up the challenge with his usual aplomb!

Results

The Competition Secretary decided on a team game, teams of three with two to count on the par 4’s and all three to count on the par 3’s and 5’s.

Four twos today, The Laird and Johnnie at the 8^th, and The Laird (again) and Ming the 17^th.

They share £3.00 and were invited to contribute it to the Treasurer’s tin, they all refused!

Th Competition Secretary dealt a withering rebuke to those who had played off the wrong handicap. He decreed that any such transgressions in the future would result in disqualification of the miscreant and his team should it be a team event.

The Cardinal was shamefaced to acknowledge that he was the guilty party and would ensure that no such thing would occur again on his watch!!!

Duffers of The Day were The Geezer, Johnnie and Kwok

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Rabbi, Davo and Silver Fox.

Runners up were The Emperor, The Laird and Bumpers with 94 points.

The winners were Ming, Brains and The Cardinal with originally 97 points but adjusted to 95 points when the correct handicap was used! They get £4 each and a shot reduction.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £6.

Geezer Cards raised £3.

Swears £2.20 (Captain Geezer’s resolution not to swear is having a severe impact on the financial position)

Toasts

The first toast could only be NUFC aka The Toon, for winning the Carabao Cup yesterday, just 70 years since the last domestic trophy.

Next Rangers for beating Celtic.

Jack Draper for winning the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

 Any Other Business

The Comp. Sec. confirmed he had cancelled 31^st March tee times.

He has also booked the MOHGS tee times from April 7^th until end of September.

Herbie advised that he had been able to get the MOHGS logo embroidered onto a sweated at a cost of £30. He is willing to share his contact if any other MOHG wished to have a sweater/polo shirt defaced.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.21.

Present: – JG (1), PB, LW, TM, PF, DF, MS, CM, MD, JG (2), JG (3), PL, DF, TH, MF, DGM, CM, FB

Last AGM minutes were accepted, Herbie had brought a copy to the meeting with great foresight. Chairman material in the making!

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

No report was offered by the Secretary/Scribe.

Report of the Competition Secretary

The esteemed comp. sec. provided a full report on the last years playing activities.

Yet another year completed. It has been a relatively quiet year for the MOHGS. We had 2 away trips since my last report, Slaley Hall in spring and Kinross in the autumn. 12 players at Slaley and Kinross. It was good to see Dewy at Kinross. Our 2 traditional Charity days at Newbiggin, Rotary and RNLI were attended in the summer, however the number of MOHGS in attendance at these 2 events
Unfortunately our regular friendly matchplay games did not happen last year for differing reasons. Beamish due to the Dirty Dozen no longer having a dozen players or anywhere near that number and Hobson due to us struggling to get sufficient players interested. I don’t think that these matches are likely to continue.
We currently have 20 members playing regularly…
One of our members “The Geezer “is MGC Captain for this year. It’s an honour to have a MOHG In such an esteemed position and we wish him well and will offer our support when we can.
Since our last AGM our Competition winners are as follows: –

MOGH of year 2023-24.         The Laird
Soapy Dish 10/6/24.                     Herbie
Bob Hallett Trophy 1/7/24.          The Laird
Club Champion 5/8/24.                Bumpers/ El Matador
Chairman’s Quaich 16/9/24.       Monty
Xmas Plate 9/12/24.                        El Matador
AGM Bell 10/3/24.                           Bumpers
MOGH of the year 2024-25.        TBA on Monday 7^th April on Bob Hallett Memorial Day

It has been an honour, even though it has not been without its difficulties at times, to be your Competition Secretary for the past years. I hope that I have done a good job and that you are happy for me to continue. May I thank you for your assistance, Brains, and your support and cooperation this past year.
I wish you all a happy, healthy and successful season this year.

The Geezer thanked MOHGS for their support to date.

The report was received with acclamation and grateful thanks from all present.

Crocs undertook to update the trophies as appropriate.

Report of the Financial Secretary

Written report provided by the Emperor, attached!

The Emperor observed that we were not a money-making entity and was pleased to announce that income was £552.20, whilst expenditure was £551.85. A surplus of 35p.

Cash in hand is currently £72.50.

He observed that we have an average of 13 players each Monday and we lost 9 playing days through inclement weather.

The Emperor pointed out that Rachel from Accounts has proposed an increase NI and in the minimum wage and in response to this he believed we needed to increase the levy from 50p to £1. He did remind everyone that he had proposed it last year!!

The Laird suggested a levy of £5 for all MOHGS and a weekly levy of 50p.

The Geezer felt that the 50p levy should remain and we cancel Christmas!

However, when put to the vote, the £1 levy was approved.

Thanks were given to the Treasurer for his heroic efforts in providing fiscal prudence.

Report of the Chairman

Thanked all officers and MOHGS for their support. Since no brown envelopes had been received by the Secretary, all officers will remain in post for another year.

Appointment of Officers

As stated above, the existing officers are in post for at least another year!

AOB

Davo proposed an amendment to the handicap adjustments.

He suggested that winners should be docked 20%, second place 15% and third place 10%.

Similarly, the duffer of the day gets 20% uplift, next worst 15% and third worst 10%.

After much discussion the proposal was agreed. Davo would do the calculations, and the new handicaps would be recorded in the minutes.

The new system will start at the commencement of the new season.

Brains flourished the draft diary for next year which was vocally approved.

The meeting closed at 12.45.

Present: – PL, MD, PB, DF, DGM, JG (1), JG (2), JG (3), MS, TM, TH, BR, LW, MC, MF, PF. CM and FB meeting only.

Sixteen golfers this morning for the AGM Bell.

The Chairman was in possession of the Chairman’s Gavel. He used it to good effect throughout the meeting!

The Chair welcomed the new President to the meeting.

Results

The Competition Secretary observed that the course was longer than of late and pleased that most holes were on proper greens.

Four twos today, Monty at the 8^th, Kwok, Bumpers and Johnnie at the 17^th.

They share £3.20 and were invited to contribute it to the Treasurer’s tin, they all refused!

Duffer of The Day was Sparky with 26 points.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Two Beers with 30 points.

In 3^rd place and receiving £3 was Monty with 41 points.

In 2^nd place and receiving £5 was Silver Fox with 42 points.

However, the winner and recipient of the AGM Bell was Bumpers with 43 points. He also pocketed £8.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £8.

Geezer Cards raised £3.20.

Swears £6.30

Toasts

Chairman offered toasts to The Cardinal for being runner up last Wednesday, and The Laird for being runner up in the Seniors Winter Order of Merit.

Herbie offered the successful Home Nations Rugby Teams

The Laird offered Calum Hill for winning the Joburg Open.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

The Comp. Sec. asked for those who wished to play on Monday 31^st, only two signalled their intention. It was agreed to cancel the tee times for that Monday.

He would attempt to book our normal Monday morning slots for the coming season.

 Any Other Business

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.21.

Present: – PL, MD, PB, DF, DGM, JG (1), JG (2), JG (3), MS, TM, TH, BR, CM and LW meeting only.

Thirteen golfers this morning, the Competition Secretary again had little option but to declare a singles comp.

Results

Two twos today, Herbie at the 17^th and The Laird at the 4^th.

They share £2.60.

Duffer of The Day was Silver Fox who is playing his way back to fitness with 23 points.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Bumpers with 31 points.

In 4^th place and receiving nothing was The Cardinal with 40 points.

In third place and also receiving nothing was The Rabbi with 41 points.

In second place were Monty and The Laird with 42 points, they get £2 each.

However, the winners were Two Beers and Brains with 43 points, they share £9.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £6.50.

Geezer Cards raised £2.60.

Swears £3.00

Toasts

None offered.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Captain Geezer thanked the MOHGS for the raffle prizes for Meet the Captains Day.

Next Monday is the AGM!! At the meeting those wishing to play at Morpeth on 30^th March shall make themselves known!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.26.

Present: – MD, PB, DF, DGM, JG (1), JG (3), PF, MS, JG (2), TH, TM, CM, FB, PL, AL (last four meeting only)

Eleven golfers this morning, the Competition Secretary had little option but to announce a singles competition off full MOHGS handicap.

One three ball and two four balls, and for the first time this year The Cardinal was in the first group!

The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming Biggles and the President to the meeting. As an afterthought, he included Crocs in the welcome.

Results

One two today at the 17^th by Monty, he pockets £2.20.

Duffer of The Day was Scuttler with 30 points.

Deputy Duffer of The Day with 32 points was Davo.

In third place and getting nothing was Monty with 39 points.

Runners up were The Cardinal and Two Beers with 40 points.

However, today’s winner was Captain Geezer with 42 points. He seems to have found the benefits of his new hip flask!

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £5.50.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40.

Swears £4.40

Toasts

Exceptional performance by MOHGS Emperor winning last Wednesday’s Seniors Competition with The Laird and Brains as runners up.

All the Home Nations winners over the weekend, that would be England again!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Brains thanked all those MOHGS who had provided handicap details. He reminded those who had not responded that the deadline for information was imminent and those who did not submit would be playing off scratch at the start of the MOHGS season!!

You have been warned.

Captain Geezer thanked The Laird for his bottle contribution to the Meet the Captains Day. He assumed that the other donations from the MOHGS would be forthcoming.

Two Beers has paid all outstanding monies to Slaley Hall.

He will send out an e-mail with tee times and expects lifts to be arranged by the group. He will also be providing a drink on Sunday after the golf as there is a little left over in the funds.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.16.

Present.  MS, TM, DGM, GW, DF, PF, JG(3), TH, BR, MD, MC, JG(2), PL, CC (meet )

Results.   Todays competition was singles over 16 holes.

                  DOD Matador, Kwock, Monty 32pts

                  DDOD Laird 33pts

                  Third Silver Fox 38pts

                  RU Geezer 40pts

                  Winner Emperor 42pts

Twos     Herbie x 2 Matador, Davo, Scuttler.

The Levy raised £6.50 Geezer cards £2.60 Swears £5.30

There followed some discussion regarding twos money if not claimed being used for the Captains draw. This was not approved. A further discussion concerned the twos money on this occasion being paid into the club coffers. This also was not agreed.

Toasts. Gordon Marshall. Newcastle footballer.  The Emperor for his is part of the winning team on Saturday.

Minutes of last meeting. Approved with no matters arising.

AOB. It was good to see both the Emperor and Monty back from their warm weather training.

Numbers required for Monday 31^st March playing but not going to Slayley Hall.

The Geezer announced the details of a meet the Captains day on Sunday 23^rd March where the competition would be a team of 4 with a shotgun start. Cost £25 per team with a raffle to follow. All prizes would be gratefully received by the Geezer.

Meeting closed 11.53.

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

Twelve golfers this morning, the Competition Secretary suggested four three balls with two best scores at each hole. However, only 90% handicap allowance.

Two Beers assumed the Chair. He congratulated the Competition Secretary for his foresight in curtailing the competition to 15 holes. All players returned to the clubhouse before the weather turned even more inclement!

Results

No twos today, all proceeds (£2.40) to The Emperor’s tin.

Duffers of The Day with a miserly 58 points were Brains, Silver Fox and Cardinal.

Deputy Duffers of The Day with 67 points were Rabbi, Matador and Laird.

However, the winners were Ming, Davo and Johnnie together with Two Beers, Herbie and Kwok with 72 points. They pocket £2 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £6.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40.

Swears £1.60

Toasts

All the Home Nations winners over the weekend, that would be England then!

Two Beers for winning Division Two last Wednesday with a superb 49 points.

RIP John Tudor, yet another NUFC great to bite the dust.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

The Laird had been in touch with Chairman Frank who had requested that he relinquish the Chairman’s role with immediate effect.

Frank had been a founder member of the MOHGS and had assumed the Chairman’s role from inception. His ability to control the meetings was legendary, particularly the two word put downs. He had overseen the increase in numbers and advocated the ‘Open House’ motto where everyone was welcome.

The MOHGS expressed thanks to Frank for his unstinting dedication, he will be a very hard act to follow, however the meeting asked Two Beers to step into the void. He accepted although realised he had large golf shoes to fill.

It was agreed to appoint Frank as Honorary President and to redesignate Soapy as President emeritus.

We hope our two Presidents will approve.

The AGM will take place on 10^th March because a number of MOGHS hope to be returning from a winning trip to Wembley on 17^th March!

Captain Geezer appeared and congratulated Crocs for winning the £25 bar card top up on the Captains’ Charity 50 numbers.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 11.52!