Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – PB, DF, LW, PL (golf only), JG (1), TH, MC, BR, DGM, CM, MS, PF, GW, CC, MD.

Fifteen players again this fine Armistice morning. Five three balls, one scores to count off full MOHGS handicap.

Two Beers assumed the role Chairman.

Competition Results.

The Laird admitted that the result was very close.

No two’s today so the tin gets £3.00.

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi, Kwok, & Scuttler, together with Two Beers, Emperor, & Laird.

Both teams had 42points. They will all get a one-shot lift.

In third place were Johnnie, Brains & Cardinal who had 44 points. They get nothing, zilch.

Today’s winners were Davo, Bumpers & Herbie together with Matador, Ming & Crocs with 45 points. They get to share £15 and get a cut of one shot.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £5.40.

Geezer Cards raised £4.70.

Toasts

Toast for Armistice Day

Sir Mark Cavandish for retirement and winning his final race.

Paul Waring for winning the Abu Dhabi HSB Championship yesterday.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Those going to Slayley Hall have been notified and deposit paid bar one!!!

AOB

None!

The meeting closed at 12.38.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – AW, PB, DF, LW, PL, JG (1), TH (golf only), MC, BR, DGM, CM (meeting only), MS, PF, GW, TM, CC.

Fifteen players this fine morning which allowed the competition secretary some leeway! Five three balls, two scores to count off 90% of MOHGS handicap.

Two Beers assumed the role Chairman.

Competition Results.

The Laird was very complimentary to those who marked the score cards. Only a small reprimand for Ming who had omitted the points score from the box on the score card.

One two today at the 17^th by the Rabbi, he pockets £3.00. Although it was a holed bunker shot not a proper two!

Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, Winker and Cardinal with 67 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Geezer, Emperor and Ming with 73 points.

Today’s winners were Scuttler (again), Brains and Two Beers with 78 points, they get £5 each.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £4.20.

Geezer Cards raised £3.50.

Toasts

The Laird proposed a toast to all the home nations rugby union winners over the weekend.

He also proposed a toast to The Toon for beating Arsenal.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Two Beers had arranged a night away at Slayley Hall for the last Sunday in March. He had eight names put forward, an additional two were added (Cardinal and Johnnie). He would book rooms for 10 and three tee times.

Herbie congratulated Two Beers for his perseverance in arranging these away nights.

AOB

Card had been received from Margaret thanking the MOHGS for her retirement present.

Observations from the course.

Herbie complemented the Laird for the selection of competition, and also the players for alacrity of play.

Brains was then persuaded to demonstrate his cardio-vascular exercises, at some stage his trousers appeared to be round his knees. (metaphorically speaking)

Ming hoped that the American voters do the right thing in electing the next (47^th) President. The Chair felt that we were in no position to pontificate after our attempts to elect a government!

Christmas arrangements well in hand. Emperor has discussed food with the club, numbers will be taken nearer the date of 16^th December. We hope to tee off at 10am for 11 holes before festive food and games.

The meeting closed at 12.40.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – AW, PB, DF, LW, PL, JG (1), TH, MD, MC, BR, DGM, JG (2), CM, MS, PF, GW, TM, (MM & FB meeting and festivities).

Seventeen players this fine morning which necessitated a singles competition.

Two Beers assumed the role of Stand-in Chairman even though our esteemed Chairman was in attendance.

He welcomed Shagpile and the Chairman to the meeting together with those returning from warm weather training.

Competition Results.

The Laird announced that allowing the 3 balls to precede four balls worked very well. He also felt that he could have been a little more generous in allowing preferred lie through the green! However, he hadn’t.

One two today at the 14^th by the Davo, he pockets £3.40.

Duffer of the Day was Johnnie with 24 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Brains with 26 points.

In third place were Rabbi and Monty with 37 points, they share £3.

Runner up was the Laird with 38 points, he gets £6.

However, today’s winner was Scuttler with 39 points, he gets £8.

Levy raised £8.50.

Swears raised £4.80.

Geezer Cards raised £5.

Toasts

Marcus proposed a toast to past Morpeth Captain, Bill Stoker who passed away last week.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted with the addition of the levy amount £5.50.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Johnnie suggested that MOGHS should be aware of the softer greens and the requirement to repair pitch marks on the greens.

Two Beers asked for a show of hands for an overnight at Linden Hall, playing there and Dunstanburgh.

The meeting closed at 12.40pm.

The MOGHS then presented Margaret with a retirement gift in recognition of all the help she has given over the years of playing on Monday mornings. Margaret was very gracious and thanked all the MOHGS for remembering her.

Present.  CM, MC, DF, TH, MS, BR, PL, LW, AW, DGM, GW (golf only).

Apologies.  Those not here.

Minutes of last meeting. The stand in minutes secretary apologised to the Scottish contingent for missing the d off Salmond. He hopes it will not stop him touring in Scotland in the future.

Results . With 11 players the Comp sec chose to have a singles tournament.

                    DOD Jonnie. 26pts

                    DDOD. Crocs. 27pts

                    Third.    Rabbi. 36pts

                    RU.        2 Beers. 38pts

                    Winner Winker 41 pts

There were no twos.

Toasts.  Sir Chris Hoy wishing him all the best for his health struggle.

                 Newcastle Falcons for their first win in ages.

                David Jenkins world conker champion. I have subsequently checked the result with the British Conker Association who acknowledged that a metal conker dad been discovered in the champions pocket but had not been used!!! This could have been a promotional ruse for the little known activity.

AOB.  A card for Margaret was produced by the Laird and duly signed by all in attendance. Laird reported he had a present in hand.

Some discussion took place on the merits of a threeball following on from fourballs and following a vote it was decided that the three all should go first or however the Comp Sec saw fit.

The Laird suggested mats should be used voluntarily to protect the course during winter which was accepted.

Reminder tee times fall back to 9.00 from Monday 18th November.

Geezer cards £2.40 Swears £4.20 (A few Newcastle supporters were upset with the performance) Twos £2.20

Meeting closed 12.57 .

Kwock and Herbie stood in as Chairman and scribe.

Present. MC, DF, BR, MD, PL, TH, LW, PF, MS.

Apologies. Lots on their jollies

Minutes of the last meeting. Accepted as shown.

Results. The Laird decided on a waltz today (more like Torvill and Dean with the frost about) and went to great lengths (for some of those not listening) to remind the nine attendees it was 1,2,3 as the sequence of scoring.

In second place Bumpers, Scuttler and Herbie with a creditable 63 points.

The winners were Rabbi, Davo and Jonnie as well as Emperor, Laird and Kwock with 69points.

In the absence of Brains (warm weather training, not sure what for) all MOHGS are expected to adjust their handicaps themselves. Up 1 shot for those in second place and down one for the winners.

Toasts.

Yorkshires Dan Bradbury winner of the French Open.

Wigan rugby league team who won every tournament in the calendar year. Some explanation was given on the game of rugby league to those who thought it was all still Union. It has only been going for 129 years!

Alex Salmon former first minister (whatever that is).

AOB.

Laird proposed a gift to Margret in the office on her retirement. An orchid and Proesecco were suggested.

Herbie reported on the clubs AGM where the Treasurer reported we needed to use the club or loose it. This being the result of a considerable loss last year. He also reported on the acceptance of the Geezer as the incoming club captain👏👏.

The levy produced £4.50 Abuse £3.10 Geezer cards £2.70 and twos £1.80.

Late news. Pleased to report that the Silver Fox is recovering well and hopes to beat the Emperors recovery period.

News from Sparky is that they survived the hurricane although a lot of damage in the area. His electrical skills came to the fore when he had to re wire the house to get the fridge (for his beer) working and internet for the Sunderland score.

Meeting closed at 12.59 or thereabouts.

Present.  PF,JG(1),BR, MS, MD, CC, Df, MC, PL, TM and CM golf only.

Results    One two Herbie on the 4^TH

                              ^{DOD  Laird  17pts}

                              ^{DDOD   Davo 29pts}

                              ^{RU     Brains 37pts}

                              ^{Winners Herbie & Emperor 39pts}

^Toasts.

^{To the chairman who is recovering from COVID in France.}

^{Joint winners of the MOHGS summer league Crocs and Brains.}

^{Tyrell Hatton Winner of the Alfred Dunhill golf.}

^{Last Minutes.}

 ^{Accepted and approved with no matters arising.}

^AOB 

 ^{Thursday 10th Club AGM come along to support next years Captain. Geezer.}

^{Best wishes were sent to the Silver Fox on the eve of his knee operation.}

^{Welcome back to the Geezer who took the chair.}

^{Thanks to Two Beers for his organizing the Kinross tour.}

^{Great to see Dewey again.}

^{Meeting closed 12.42}

In Attendance JG1  JG2  TH  CM  MS  MD  DF  PL

Crocs took the chair and Herbie acted as the scribe

Apologies From those lucky enough to be selected for the Seniors and others.

Results of the foreshortened round of 14 holes due to the weather.

    DOD. Herbie and Scuttler 27

     DD. Crocs and Brains 30

    Winners Monty&Rabbi.  Davo&Laird. 32

    Two. A magnificent shot at the 17^th by Herbie.

Toast Laird Granddaughter Ayala who won the NE pentathlon.

RIP Brian  Huggett ex Ryder Cup Captain.

AOB.   Swears £3.10 Levy £4.00

              Next Monday tee times of 8.50 and 9.00 cancelled

              Best wishes to Shagpile, Straggler and the Geezer.

              Next Sunday those on tour reminder first tee time 1.00

Meeting closed 12.05

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – AW, PB, DF, LW, PL, CC, JG (1), TH, MD, MF, MC, BR, DGM, JG (2), CM, MS, MM & JG (3) meeting and festivities.

Sixteen players contested the Chairman’s Quaich. Singles, full handicap allowance.

Two Beers assumed the role of Stand-in Chairman.

He welcomed Shagpile back into the fold, it was good to see him looking well.

Competition Results.

One two today at the 17^th by the Rabbi, he pockets £3.20.

Duffer of the Day was Two Beers with 27 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Davo with 28 points.

Runner up with 39 points was Brains, he gets £6.

However, today’s winner and recipient of the Quaich was Monty with a quite stunning 45 points, He gets £10 and the Trophy.

The presentation was made by last year’s winner Johnnie and recorded for posterity by Crocs.

Levy raised £8.00.

Swears raised £4.59.

Geezer Cards raised £3.65???

Toasts

Monty, Marcus and Emperor for their stunning performance last Wednesday. Monty for winning the Turner Cup, (he’s in a rich vein of form) and Marcus for winning division 2 with Emperor runner up.

The Laird’s 12-year-old Granddaughter for winning the 11/12 aged group English Triathlon at the weekend.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird announced that on 30^th September a number of MOHGS would be away. After a show of hands, he will cancel two tee times at Morpeth for that day.

Herbie’s Tour will be reassessed after Craigielaw wanted massive price for single rooms. He will cogitate further before coming up with another suggestion.

The Laird announced that from 18 November until 3 February 2025, tee tines will start at 9am.

Crocs had been moved by the appearance of a decorated Christmas Tree at a Garden Centre. He announced that it was never too early to start planning for festivities.

Herbie tried to embarrass Sparky by announcing he had failed to clear the Ladies Tee on the 5^th. Sparky did manage a 5 though.

The Laird did remind MOHGS not to take relief on the tee boxes 15, 17 and 18.

MOHGS sent good wishes to the Chairman on the occasion of his Competition, he was missed.

Thanks, should have been offered to The Emperor for yet another well organised feast! The sandwiches and chips were well received with the free drink. Even the interloper enjoyed his buttie.

The meeting closed at 1.10pm.

In Attendance  BR PL LW DGM JG(2) MS CC JG(1) TM TH PF CM( meet only)

Apologies All those on their hols.

Eleven trusty souls took part in todays singles competition in misty conditions. The mist got thicker and thicker as the round went on. By the 18^th the group playing with Ming nearly lost him but the shout of SHOT soon rectified the problem.

Results  Two  Emperor on 8^th.

Duffer of the day Monty 28pts

Deputy Duffer Rabbi and Emperor 31pts

RU Two Beers 39pts

Winner Mighty Ming 41pts

Toast. Davo for last weeks Foursome win on Wednesday (His partner was fantastic)

Minutes. Accepted as read with no matters arising. Herbie agreed to act as this weeks scribe.

AOB. Brains requested all players use the Mohgs nicknames on the scorecards please to make his job easier.

Thanks to Herbie for organising a successful day at the delightful course of Wooler. Just a pity he could not make it due to car problems.

Our Chairman reported all monies had been paid to Kinross some doubt expressed about the Rabbis rubber cheque. DGM is awaiting the menu before he can circulate to all attendees. Davo may be travelling up the day before (for sneaky practice). Watch this space.

Crocs reported that the collection towards Shagpiles wheelchair reached £130 which would be donated to the British Legion.

As a number of Mohgs are playing for the Seniors next week it was decided that one tee time should be cancelled by Brains.

Geezercards raised £2.20 Swears £2.20 and levy £5.50.

Meeting closed promptly at 12.46.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – TM, GW, AW, PB, DF, LW, PL, CC, JG (1), TH, MD, MF, MC, BR.

Fourteen players this bank holiday morning. The Comp. Sec. decided on an innovative Pairs Competition with each pair not playing with his partner, although each knew who the partner was! Full handicap allowance and both players score to be added together for the result.

The Matador stepped into the role of Stand-in Chairman, mainly because he sat at the head of the table!

Competition Results.

One two today at the 14^th by Davo, he pockets £2.80.

There was a hiatus in announcing the results this morning, the Competition Secretary could not read his own writing. The corrected results are as follows:

Duffers of the Day were Ming and Bumpers with 58 points, they will receive a two-shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Winker and The Laird with 60 points. They get a 1 shot uplift.

Runners up were Brains and Davo with 70 points. They get nothing £2 each. They have a 1 shot reduction.

Today’s winners were Rabbi and The Emperor with 73 points. They get £5 each. They have a 2 shot reduction.

Levy raised £7.00.

Bank holiday so no swears and no Geezer Cards, however a 20p addition levy was demanded by the Emperor. That raised £2.90! (don’t ask!)

Toasts

Lottie Woad, English Golfer, for winning the Silver Medal at yesterday’s Ladies Open.

Morpeth Juniors for becoming league champions yesterday at Longhirst. First time in over 25 years.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Apologies for the next week from The Laird and The Cardinal (maybe more). Also, from the Rabbi for 9 September.

Johnnie thanked all those who enquire after his health last week. He left the course early feeling ill.

The Cardinal pointed out that on Monday 9^th September and Monday 23^rd September there were two home Seniors friendly matches against Matfen and Longhirst respectively. The Seniors Captain was having difficulty in raising a team for both. Those MOHGS who are available should consider playing for the Seniors Team.

The Wooler Nine required at 9am on Friday.

The meeting closed at 12.50.