Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – FB (meeting only), DF (golf only), LW (retired unwell), PF, DGM, JG (1), MF, PL, BR, MS, PB, CM, TH, TM, CC, JG (2), JG (3)

Sixteen players started today; the Comp. Sec. announced a 2 from 4 competition off 90% of MOHGS Handicap.

Four teams of four.

Two Beers took the chair with the approval of our esteemed Chairman who oversaw the whole process with his usual aplomb!

As the Comp. Sec. had to depart early, it fell to the Deputy Comp. Sec. to examine the cards and announce the result.

Competition Results.

One two today at the 8^th by Sparky, however, he receives no payment because Herbie had a hole in one on the 4^th which means he scoops the dosh!

Duffers of the Day were Laird, Two Beers, Ming and Brains with 77 points.

Runners up were Emperor, Herbie, Crocs and Johnnie with 85 points. They get nothing.

Today’s winners were Rabbi, Geezer, Sparky and Cardinal with an impressive 89 points. They get £4 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £4.25.

Geezer Cards £4.00.

Toasts

Herbie for today’s hole in one!

Geezer for winning the second division Competition on Saturday.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Christmas Party was discussed, finally agreed to hold the event on 16^th December. Unfortunately, the Geezer will be away again!

AOB

The Emperor proposed that the Chairman’s Quaich should be played for on 16^th September. The proposal was agreed without dissent.

Johnnie had left the course feeling unwell, we hope he recovers quickly.

The Wooler Nine will be receiving e-mail correspondence from Herbie.

Rabbi advised that Biggles had undergone further surgery last week. MOGHS wish him continued improvement.

Two Beers apologised for next Monday.

The meeting closed at 12.24.

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Fifteen players again today, the Comp. Sec. suggested a waltz off 90% of handicap.

Herbie assumed the chair and declared the 721^st MOHGS meeting open.

The Chair then appeared and Herbie quickly offered to relinquish the chair, however Frank declined. Frank was welcomed to the meeting.

Competition Results.

Three twos today!

One at the 14^th by Winker, another at the 17^th by Winker and one by Davo at the 17^th. One pound for each two!

Duffers of the Day were Laird, Crocs and Cardinal with 61 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Ming, Scuttler and Davo with 63 points.

Runners up were Emperor, Herbie and Rabbi, and Bumpers, Brains and Sparky with 69 points. They get nothing.

Today’s SCD winners were Winker, Kwock, and Johnnie with a staggering 81 points. They get £5 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £3.80.

Geezer Cards £4.90.

Toasts

Morpeth Golf Club for finishing second in the golf league second division therefore gaining promotion.

NUFC for winning the Sela Cup.

Team GB at the Olympics for winning 65 medals.

Aaron Rai for winning first PGA Tour Title.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Christmas Party only to be discussed in the Geezer’s and Emperor’s presence.

AOB

Herbie has now 9 players for Wooler on 30 August. First tee time 9.30am

Brains announced the Chairman’s Quaich will be contested on 2 September. Both the Laird and The Cardinal apologised.

Herbie’s observation from the course was a serious matter. He felt that any wager on the course should be honoured. This was readily agreed by all (bar one). However, apparently the Rabbi had stated that if Herbie had all Geezer Cards at the end of the round, he (Rabbi) would pay the £1. Herbie duly walked off the course with all cards and yet Rabbi did not pay up!

Clearly not to be trusted!

The meeting closed at 12.26.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – TH, MD, (golf only), PL, JG(3), GW, CC, DGM, PB, JG(1),CM, MF, TM, DF, JG(2), MC, MS (meeting only).

Fifteen players today contesting the MOHGS Championship.

Two Beers was in the Chair.

He welcomed back Herbie from his sojourn in Turkey.

Competition Results.

Two twos today!

One at the 14^th by The Geezer and another at the 14^th by Sparky. They share £3.

Duffer of the Day was Two Beers with 20 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was The Laird with 21 points.

Runners up were The Cardinal, Monty and Ming with 34 points. They get £1.50 each.

However, the MOHGS Champion for this year is shared between Matador and Bumpers with 35 points. They get £5 each and six months holding the prestigious trophy.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Presentation was made by last year’s winner Ming. The two Champions gave a very magnanimous acceptance speech which the Chairman seemed to miss.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £5.00.

Geezer Cards £4.00.

Toasts

Andy Murray for a long and happy retirement from competitive tennis.

Tommy Fleetwood for the silver medal at Paris Olympics.

Tommy Cassidy, ex Newcastle United player and recently the MOHGS Trophy Man who died last week. RIP.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Christmas Party only to be discussed in the Emperor’s presence.

AOB

Herbie pleaded for one for Wooler on 30 August, Matador may step into the breach. To be confirmed.

Laird asked if any MOHGS had reserved a tee time for RNLI at Newbiggin on 16 August. The silence was deafening.

The meeting closed at 12.39.

Apologies from all those not here. Specific apology from Marcus via Crocs.

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

Fifteen players today, five 3 balls with best 2 scores to count off 90% handicap.

Two assumed the Chair al fresco.

Competition Results.

Two twos today, at the 8^th by Brains and at the 14^th by Crocs. They share £3.

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi, Silver Fox and The Laird with 60 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, The Geezer and Sparky with 68 points.

In third place and getting nothing were Matador, Scuttler and The Cardinal with 69 points.

In second place and still getting nothing were Two Beers, Winker and Ming with an impressive 79 points.

However, this week’s winners were Brains, Davo and Crocs with a mighty 83 points, they get £5 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £6.20 +20p.

Geezer Cards £4.20

Toasts

None.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted. However, concern was expressed that last week’s washout had not been recorded for posterity. Those who did brave the elements only played 11 holes and got soaked, they aborted the competition, and no minutes were taken.

The disquiet from other MOHGS was noted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Herbie has 8 players for Wooler on 30 August, he has booked three tee times so would like another player if possible. Please contact Herbie asap.

Laird had visited Shagpile who was in good spirits and sent his regards to the MOHGS.

The Geezer noted that the club no longer offered insurance against flying golf balls. He had taken out specific golf insurance and could get additional perks (golf balls) by referring a friend. They too would get signing up fees of balls! Ming and Winker immediately grabbed a referral.

The Laird pointed out that it was MOHGS Club Championship next Monday.

He also reported that Biggles had returned to Scotland and was showing improvements.

Crocs pointed out that it was never too early to consider the Christmas Party. Several MOHGS thought that we were delaying Christmas until New Year.  Ming claimed it was ‘just a piss up’ and was duly fined 20p for obscenity.

It was agreed to await The Emperor’s attendance when he could add the financial perspective.

The meeting closed at 13.00.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – DF, JG (1), CM, PF (golf only), JG (2), LW, GW, TH, PB, BR, AW, PL (meeting only), MD, MC, CC, TM, MS.

Biggles sends his best wishes to the MOHGS, he is returning to Scotland in 2 weeks.

Sixteen players today, four fourballs playing off 90% of MOHGS handicap.

The Geezer assumed the Chair. He was welcomed back from his trip across the pond.

Competition Results.

One two today, at the 8^th by Scuttler. He scoops the £3.20 but he shared it with his playing partner, The Laird.

Duffers of the Day were Scuttler and The Laird with 35 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were The Cardinal and Herbie with 36 points.

In fourth place and getting nothing were Ming and Davo with 40 points.

In third place and still getting nothing were Bumpers and Emperor with 41 points.

In second place were Johnnie and Monty with 42 points, they receive £2 each.

However, this week’s winners were Kwok and Brains with 43 points, they get £6 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £8.

Swears raised £6.

Geezer Cards £3.20 (all players contributed 20p)

Toasts

Bob MacIntyre for winning the Scottish Open yesterday.

The Laird magnanimously offered a toast to England Football Team for coming second (again) in the Euros final. There was a reluctant quaffing of drinks.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird had had contact with Shagpile, the rearranged RNLI Day is to be Friday 16 August, at a cost of £10. As this is the Seniors Away Day at Sharperley, many MOHGS are going there. Any wishing to play at Newbiggin that day will have to contact Newbiggin direct.

Herbie is arranging a day trip to Wooler on 30 August, anyone wishing to go let Herbie know asap.

MOHGS are reminded that the Championship will be played for on Monday 5^th August.

The meeting closed at 13.00.

ATTENDEES
Everyone except the Cardinal and the Geezer both of whom had sent their apologies.

COMPETITION (6 teams of 3, 2 from 3 to count)

Two 2’s Ming on the 4th & Scuttler on the 8th. Each received £1.80.

DoD Rabbi/Silverfox/Brains +1

Runners Up Kwok/Herbie/Winker each received £2 (no handicap adjustment)

Winners Matador/Ming/Sparky – 1 each received £4.

CASH
Levy £9. Geezer Cards £4.40. Swears £6.20

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ✅

TOASTS Cameron Twynam and somebody called Ferguson !

APOLOGIES for next week – 2 Beers

AOB
Wooler away day rescheduled for Friday 30th August. Interested, then please let Herbie know.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – DF, JG (1), CM, PF, JG (2), LW, GW, TH, PB, BR, DGM, AW, PL, MF, SH, FB (meeting only)

Sixteen players today playing for the inaugural Bob Hallett Memorial Trophy. Everyone welcomed Simon to play in his dad’s competition.

Even though our esteemed Chairman was present, Two Beers conducted the meeting. The Chairman did say a few words in fond memory of Bob, who had been his best friend for over 60 years. Bob had been passed captain at Beamish Golf Club and a valued member of MOHGS. He also welcomed Simon saying that he had inherited Bob’s good nature. Simon and Bob were thanked for the drinks provided courtesy of Bob’s bar card.

Competition Results.

Two twos’ today, one at the 14^th by Scuttler and one at the 17^th by Blue Watch £1.60 each.

Duffer of the Day was Blue Watch with 23 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was The Emperor (notwithstanding new knee and buggy)

In second place were The Rabbi, Two Beers & The Cardinal with 35 points, they receive £2 each.

However, this week’s winner and recipient of the Inaugural Bob Hallett Memorial was The Laird 37 points, he also gets £10.

Crocs pointed out that the trophy had been played for in the annual MOHGS and Dirty Dozen matches, and the last winner had been Bob himself.

Simon was pleased that the trophy was being recycled.

The Laird was honoured to be presented with the Trophy by Simon.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £8.

Swears raised £5.

Toasts

Bobby Hallett

The Laird

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird observed that the score cards today were all exceptionally neat.

Herbie had observation from the 15^th hole where Kwok thinned a bunker shot towards his fellow players. Unfortunately, all coming from Kwok’s moth was a throttled scream. Apparently, he had forgotten the word ‘Fore’.

RNLI Day at Newbiggin was cancelled because only the MOHS had booked tee times.

Crocs advised that Shagpile had delivery of the mobility scooter on Tuesday morning, he had been caught speeding on it Tuesday afternoon!!

Next MOHS away day is at Wooler on 16^th August. All those wishing to attend please contact Herbie by Friday of this week.

The meeting closed at 13.08 with further thanks to Simon and Bob.

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Sixteen players today. Pairs competition off full MOHGS Handicaps.

Even though our esteemed Chairman was present, Two Beers conducted the meeting.

Competition Results.

No two’s today, £3.20 into the Treasurers Coffers!

Duffers of the Day were Monty & Davo with 35 points.

In third place were The Laird & Brains with 41 points, they receive nothing.

Runners up were Kwok & Crocs with 42 points, they get £3 each.

However, this week’s champions were The Geezer & The Cardinal with an astounding score of 45 points, they get £5 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £8.

Geezer cards raised £3.80.

Swears raised £4.85.

The financial secretary being in attendance, picked up all the outstanding proceeds.

Toasts

Glasgow Warriors for lifting the UCR RU Championship.

England T20 team for a superb performance in beating that outstanding cricketing nation, the USA!

Glasses were raised to the greenkeeping team for presenting an excellent golf course.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird announced the tee times for Friday at Newbiggin for the RNLI golf day, 9.30 and 9.40am. There is still one place available. He reminded everyone that Morpeth was fully booked that day so if golf was to be played it would be only available at Newbiggin. Cost is £25.

The Geezer proposed that if no two’s were scored, the pot should go to those scoring 4 points on a hole. Tumbleweed was seen and no seconder appeared!

Next Monday will be the Bob Hallett Memorial, hopefully Simon will be here, and his green fees will be paid for by the MOHGS. Trophy is ready, the format will be decided by The Laird.

Kwok was excited be the presence of crows at the 12^th tee. He claimed one had opened Johnnie’s bag and interfered with his water bottle. Another, (or was it the same, they all look alike) accessed Two Beers golf bag and pulled out the bunker card! Fortunately, the bird dropped it when challenged.

On that note the meeting closed at 13.10.

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Fifteen players today. The competition secretary introduced the team to a Texas Shambles!! Five teams of three, all to drive off, select the most advantageous drive and all players play out. Best two scores on each hole off 90% of MOHS handicap.

Two Beers took the chair.

Competition Results.

Several twos today;-

Scuttler on the 8^th

Rabbi on the 17^th

Laird and Geezer on 14^th

It was agreed that the £3 pot should go to the Emperor’s Tin, with one dissention!

Duffers of the Day were Scuttler, Monty and Herbie with a derisory 68 points.

However, the winners were Laird, Geezer and Two Beers with a magnificent 88 points.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.50.

Geezer cards raised £5

Swears raised £5.85.

All proceeds with The Laird as well as the £3 twos money.

Toasts

Belated Toast to The Kid and his wife to be on Friday of this week. MOHGS wish them both a very happy day.  

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, with thanks to the Scribe.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird has 8 names for the RNLI golf day at Newbiggin on 28 June. He is still trying to get details and will contact all those playing once details finalised.

Shagpile is now at home so feeling much like his old self.

MOHGS all send best wishes to Shagpile.

Herbie was most concerned about the lack of elastic bands for the Geezer Cards. Rabbi did utter a non-repeatable response. Brains did observe that elastic bands were is short supply and so needed to be stretched!

On that note the meeting closed at 12.50.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – AW, PB, CM, JG (1) (golf only), JG (3), PL, TM, DF, JG (2), DGM, MF, MS

Twelve players competed for the Soapy Dish this morning! It came to light that it was first competed for in 2014, so the tenth anniversary, less COVID!!!

Two Beers took the chair.

Competition Results.

The Laird did express some remorse for jumping onto the first tee out of turn, especially when rain threatened as his group finished. However, the final group were magnanimous in not taking the hump!

No twos today so £2.40 into the Emperor’s tin.

Duffer of the Day was Silver Fox with 21 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Two Beers and Winker with 27 points.

In third place was The Cardinal with 37 points.

Runner up was The Laird 38 points, receiving £4.

Today’s winner was The Herbie with 39 points, he gets a well-deserved £8 and the treasured Soapy Dish presented by Two Beers.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £6.

Geezer cards raised £4

Swears raised £3.20.

All proceeds with The Laird

Toasts

Toast to Soapy on the occasion of his competition.

Toast to The Laird for success in the Northumberland Bowls Trophy, he claims it is the Bowls equivalent of the FA Cup. Further toast to the Laird for third place finish at Hobson Invitation Day.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird has six names for the RNLI golf day at Newbiggin on 28 June. Anyone else must let the Laird know by Friday 14 June.

It was observed by Herbie that Club Championship and Bob Hallett Memorial were now scheduled for the same day. The meeting felt that Brains would come up with a cunning plan to accommodate both.

The Laird had been to visit Shagpile at the rehab unit in Morpeth. He advised that Shaggers was in good spirits and progressing with physio. Hopeful of being discharged next week.

MOHGS all send best wishes to Shagpile.

The Laird announced that the match against Hobson was cancelled due to lack of players from both clubs and was unlikely to be resumed.

The meeting closed at 12.40.