Present: DF, TM, FB (meeting only) PB (golf only) DGM, PF, PL, MF, MS,JG2,CC,JG1,CM,LW

Apologies. Those not there.

Two Beers took the chair and Herbie the Scribing duties. The proper Chairman the Straggler was warmly welcomed by his able deputy.

Results Stand in competition secretary announced the results of a singles stableford competition with 11 participants.

DOD Cardinal 25pts

DDOD Sparky 26pts

Runner up Jonnie 35pts

Winner with a magnificent 39pts Herbie.

Twos Two Beers although not ringed on the scorecard!!!

Finance. Levy £5.50 Swears £3.00 Geezer cards £3.00

Toasts. Laurie Canter winner of the European Open after 13 years his first win.

Bobby McIntyre Winner of the Canadian Open.

Rob Burrow from Rugby league who passed away aged 41 on the same day they started a new MND hospital in Leeds with the money he helped to raise.

Calcutta pairs second round winners Geezer and the Laird.

Minutes of the last meeting accepted as written with no matters arising.

AOB

Crocs reported on the charity event at Newbiggin where the event was played in atrocious conditions but with himself and the Laird winning prizes in the raffle a good day was had by all.

Observations from the course led Herbie to describe the MOHGS own David Attenborough (Sparky) discovering a hedgehog. Not the wheel type.

Crocks posed a question regarding options in a bunker. There are three with a penalty of I shot and one with a penalty of two shots. Needless to say, Crocs chose the wrong one.

A further charity day is being held at Newbiggin on Friday 28^th June. Anyone interested please contact the Laird.

At this stage Herbie reminded the assistant competition that today was the day that Soapy dish was to be played for according to the diary. After some discussion the group decided it should be awarded to Herbie as todays winner, This resulted in Herbie performing a victory jig. Before he could get his hand on said trophy Brains reminded the meeting that the competition was to be played with 4 clubs and a putter. A vote was taken and it was decided with a majority of 13 to 1 that it should be played for next week. Herbie was inconsolable.

Meeting closed at 1.08

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – AW, PB, CM, MD, JG (1), JG (3), CC, MC, PL (golf only), TM, DF, BR (meeting only and money collection)

Eleven players this morning so singles competition on a very wet course. It also got even wetter with several downpours forcing some players to abandon the course.

Two Geezer assumed the chair to the manor born.

Competition Results.

Those not completing the course were excluded from the results but still had to pay the dues!

Two twos today, Davo at the 4^th and Bumpers at the 8^th. They shared £2.20.

Duffer of the Day was Bumpers with 24 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Silver Fox with 26 points.

Runner up was Ming with 35 points, receiving £4.

Today’s winner was The Laird with a magnificent 37 points in awful conditions, he gets a well-deserved £7.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £5.50.

Geezer cards raised £2

Swears raised £4.

All proceeds with The Cardinal

Toasts

No toasts offered.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird announced that there were two spaces on Friday for the RNLI golf at Newbiggin.

For those attending, first tee is at 9.10. Bacon roll and coffee can be taken pre or post golf. Anyone opting for the former should allow sufficient time prior to tee off!

It was suggested that the delayed Bob Hallett Memorial golf could take place 1^st July, that would enable Simon to attend.

MOHGS all send best wishes to Shagpile and continue to wish him a speedy recovery.

MOHGS were also informed that Steve Welch had been taken ill, he was awaiting an operation and we all wish him an early recovery.

The meeting closed at 12.50.

Attendees   LW, MS, MC, CM, PF, DF, DGM, MD, JG (1) MF, PL, BR meeting only.

Apologies. Lots

Results.

One two on the 17^th Crocs

DOD  2Beers 25pts

DDOD 26 pts Jonnie

RU Laird and Herbie 36 pts

Winner with a quite brilliant 40 pts Crocs.

The Chairman gave a warm welcome to the Emperor.  Really good to see him back looking slim and in fine fettle.

Toasts. None suggested.

Minutes of last meeting. All accepted.

Matters arising.  Jonnie offered his apologies he is unable to play at Newbiggin on the 31^st.

We are now looking for one more player. Cost £25 including coffee and bacon roll. Tee time around 9.16.

If you fancy it, please contact the Laird.

Laird had spoken to Shagpile in hospital and all the MOHGS sent their best wishes.

Crocs had come across a mobility scoter donated by an ex serviceman which he proposed to give to Shagpile to try. It was thought a donation to Help the Heroes or another suitable charity would be appropriate. Anyone wishing to personally donate to this cause please see Crocs.

AOB Nothing.  Really boring so the Chairman closed the meeting at 13.03.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – LW (golf only), AW, PB (meeting only), GW, JG (2), MS, DGM, CM, MD, JG (1), JG (3), PF, CC

Twelve players this morning, competition was a ‘WALTZ’. Unclear if it was Viennese or Old English.

Two Beers assumed the chair.

Competition Results.

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

Duffers of the Day were Herbie, Johnnie, & 2 Beers with 65 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Monty, Matador & Brains with 67 points.

Runners up were Kwok, Crocs & Ming with 69 points.

Today’s winners however were Winker, Davo & Silver Fox with a magnificent 76 points. They get £4 each

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £6.

No Geezer cards.

Swears raised £3.85.

All proceeds with The Cardinal

Toasts

Rory McIlroy for winning then Wells Fargo Championship. David Clark for winning the NE/NW PGA at Bishop Auckland.

Gateshead for winning the FA Trophy yesterday.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Brains announced those included in the 31^st May golf at Newbiggin.

The Laird, Crocs, Johnnie. Geezer, Ming, Brains, Scuttler, Monty, 2 Beers, Sparky, Davo and Cardinal. The Laird will co-ordinate tee times.

MOHGS all send best wishes to Shagpile and wish him a speedy recovery.

The meeting closed at 12.50.

Present.  CM, DF, PL, MS, GW, TH, CC, LW, TM, AS, DGM & MD golf only as Mrs 2beers had cut her head and Davo took David to the hospital.

The Geezer volunteered to chair the meeting and Herbie acted as scribe.

Apologies.  All the rest. Particularly Brains who arrived minus his locker key. Cardinal still warm weather training, Emperor either a dogy knee or too much of his Mohgs medicine.

Welcome to Arif Sahab new nickname Barry. ArifShahab5@hotmail.com Welcome to Biggles. Good to see you here.

Results.  Today’s competition at the new Morpeth Lakes course was a devious one devised by Laird and comprised of 1 to score on odd holes and 2 to score on even holes.

No twos recorded.

Duffers of the day.  56 points Rabbi, Crocs, Laird

Deputy Duffers 61 points Davo, Ming, Two Beers.

Runners up. 63 points Geezer, Jonnie, Barry (hc 27)

Brilliant winners with an outstanding score of 70 points. Scuttler, Matador, Herbie. They scooped the pool with £4 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Levy £6  Two £2.40  Swears £2.40 Geezer cards £1.20.

Toasts. Peter Oosterhuis RIP. Falkirk young lads unbeaten all season!!

The Laird for his win in the seniors last week.

AOB A deposit has been paid for Kinross and we are now up to 8 players.

Rotary day at Newbiggin Friday 31^st May. If you are interested, please advise the Laird asap. Play in 3balls as individuals with a cost of £25 including coffee and bacon sandwich.

Laird had heard from Shagpile who has now managed to get out to lunch. Must have finished all his Mohgs medicine.

 Meeting closed at 12.55

Attendees   GW, CM, J G(1),MS,MD,PL,JG(2),DGM,MC,LW,TM,PF

Apologies  Lots

Results.   Crocs took over the mantle of organising today’s competition. He elected to go with a team of 4 with 3 to count. We played the full course off normal tees with bunkers in play (thank you Laurie). Our stand in Comp Sec Brains produced the results with a flourish.

Duffers of the day. Rabbi, Matador, Herbie and Monty.  87 points

Deputy Duffers Davo, Crocs, Two Beers, Brains.  88 points

Winners Geezer, Jonnie, Bumpers, Kwock.     90 points.

Twos.   Rabbi, Matador, Geezer.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the normal manner.

Minutes of the last meeting were accepted as written.

Matters Arising. Two Beers announced he had made enquires at Kinross for September and had positive answers from .  LW, PL, DF, CM, MS, DGM, and CC.

He will attempt to get an eighth member and then will make further enquirers.

Toasts. . McIlroy t and Lowry for winning the Zurich Classic. A hearty congratulation to Kwock for reaching 75 unscathed on Sunday.

A thanks to the guy who handed in Crocs phone after the match on Saturday.

As there were enough MOHGS available on next Monday Bank Holiday it was decided to keep the normal tees.

Cash. Levy £6, Swears, £3.20, Geezer cards, £2.70

The meeting was closed by the stand-in Chairman Two Beers and notes were taken by Herbie. Bless them.    s

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – LW, AW, PB, GW, JG (2), MS, DGM, TM, DF, CM, PL, MD, MC, TH

Fourteen players this morning, so the Comp. Sec. designed a cunning blind pairs competition. Partners being allocated once everyone returned to the clubhouse.

Two Beers assumed the chair and welcomed back to the MOHGS The Scuttler.

Competition Results.

One two today, Herbie at the 17^th with a tremendous chip ⁱⁿ from off the back of the green!

Duffers of the Day were Johnnie & The Geezer with 74 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Monty & The Rabbi 75 points.

Next were Scuttler & Crocs with 76 points.

Then Matador and Bumpers with 79 points.

Followed by The Cardinal & Laird with 81 points.

Runners up were Two Beers and Herbie with 82 points. They get 2£ each.

Today’s winners however were Winker and Davo with 86 points.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.

Geezer cards raised £3.90.

Swears raised £4.50.

Toasts

None offered.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, with the adjustment of last week’s payout.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Q Hotels had sent a message to the Cardinal re night away, he will investigate.

An e-mail thanks had been received from Shagpile.

Crocs queried the interpretation on the ‘In the Trees’   Geezer Card. There are now a number of tree stumps on the course and questions were raised regarding the validity of a ball in the proximity of said stumps.

Various definitions were bandied about, however Herbie helpfully reiterated the mantra ‘If you have to ask, pay up’.

The Cardinal will be absent for the next 2 weeks, The Laird will be absent next Monday. Stand in arrangement will have to be made.

The meeting closed at 1.02pm.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – LW, AW, PB, GW, JG (1), MS, DGM, TM, DF, CM, PL, MD, PF (golf only), FB (meeting only)

Thirteen players this morning, so the Comp. Sec. had little option but to announce another singles comp.

Two Beers assumed the chair and welcomed back to the MOHGS fold our highly esteemed Chairman. However, our esteemed Chairman opted to allow Two Beers to assume the role for today’s meeting.

Competition Results.

Two twos today, The Cardinal at the 17^th, and even more impressive Davo at the 7^th! They share £2.60.

Duffer of the Day was The Cardinal with a semi-respectable 25 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Brains and Crocs with 27 points.

Runners up and sharing £4 were The Geezer and El Matador with 32 points.

Today’s winner however was Johnnie with a magnificent 33 points he gets £9. The new swing must be working.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £6.50.

Geezer cards raised £2.40.

Swears raised £2.90.

Toasts

Newcastle United for a spectacular 4-0 thrashing of Spurs. Herbie dissented!

Newcastle United Ladies for a 10-0 thrashing of Huddersfield Town to secure promotion with two games to spare.

The Chairman proposed Scottie Scheffler for securing his second Masters win.

A Toast was also offered to Marcus and his team of volunteers who rebuilt the shelter owned by the golf club on the main road. A big thanks to all involved.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, without any amendments!

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird and Crocs had visited Shagpile, he is in good spirits hopefully assisted by the ‘medicine’ delivered from the MOHGS. We all wish him a speedy recovery.

Shagpile did provide dates for the RNLI Golf Day at Newbiggin and the Rotary Charity Day also at Newbiggin. One is on the last Friday in May and the other is on the last Friday in June, who knows which is first!

Dates and competitions to be confirmed later.

Herbie had indeed circulated his spreadsheet.

The meeting closed at 11.30am.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – LW, MC, (both golf only), AW, PB, GW, JG (1), MS, DGM, CC, TM, DF, CM, PL

Fourteen players this morning, so the Comp. Sec. opted for a singles tourney. Only 12 holes available.

Two Beers assumed the chair, while devouring a cheese scone.

Competition Results.

No twos today, £2.80 into the coffers.

Duffers of the Day were Matador and Rabbi with a respectable 26 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, Winker, Ming, and Geezer with 27 points.

Runners up and sharing £4 were Laird and Silver Fox with 31 points.

Today’s winner was Crocs with a magnificent 33 points (this is the one), he gets £10.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.

Geezer cards raised £3.70.

Swears raised £2.20.

Toasts

Mrs. Cardinal on the occasion of her birthday.

Joe Kinnear RIP

Lottie Woad, English winner of the Augusta National Woman’s Amateur.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, without any amendments!

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Ming questioned the validity of using the 3 put geezer card on temporary greens. The Competition Secretary suggested that as there was no discernible limit to the temporary greens, it was impossible to apply the 3 put rule on the temporary greens. Clearly on the proper green the rule still applies. This interpretation seemed to find general favour with the assembly.

Herbie had been keeping close check on the MOHGS performances over the full season, both winter and summer competitions. He had awarded points for various finishes and at the end of the exercise he decreed that The Laird had amassed the most points and was therefore the Champion Golfer over the full year. The Laird was presented with the magnificent trophy.

Herbie also appraised the two’s champion; however, a number of members had made 4 two’s and therefore there was no overall King of Cash this year.

He did intimate that his spreadsheet would be circulated.

The Rabbi gave an update on Biggles. He is about to go to Preston to get intensive therapy for swallowing. He has been there before, and it has proved extremely helpful. After that he is to get a week intensive speech therapy with specialists in Gateshead. We all wish him well.

The meeting closed at 11.35am.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – DF, PF, PB, LW, MC (golf only), MD, CM, JG(1), TM, MS,

Ten players this fine sunny morning, as we were playing for the AGM Bell, singles was the order of the day. Only 12 holes available.

Herbie was cajoled into assuming the chair.

Competition Results.

No twos today, £2.00 into the coffers.

Duffer of the Day was Cardinal with 17 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Crocs, Kwok, and The Geezer with 27 points.

Runner up and getting £3 was Brains with 31 points.

Today’s winner was Bumpers with 32 points, he gets £7 and the AGM Bell.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £5.10.

Geezer cards raised £3.10.

Swears raised £2.80.

Toasts

To be raised at the following AGM.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, without any amendments!

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird suggested we assemble at Slaley Hall at 11am next Sunday. Two Beers is back on Friday and will check with Slaley that it is open and trolley etiquette.

The following are assumed to be playing on Easter Monday.

Cardinal, Ming, Bumpers?, Laird, Silver Fox, Two Beers, Rabbi, Crocs, Herbie, Johnnie, Winker. The Laird has booked three tee times from 8.30am

On 8 April, bookings have been made through to 30 September, 8.30 to 9am tee times.

Brains pointed out that 5 MOHGS had failed to notify him of their handicap for the coming season. Those are The Straggler, Ming, Sparky, Silver Fox and Winker. If they fail to advise Brains before next Monday, it was agreed that  they will have to play off scratch in the MOHGS competitions.

The meeting closed at 11.15am, followed immediately by the AGM.