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

Present: – PB, MD, JG (1), JG (3), TM, DF, CC, GW, DGM, PL, (Golf Only), FB, CM, BR (Meeting Only)

Ten golfers this fine Autumn morning. Competition Secretary had to nominate singles off full MOHGS handicap with putting out.

The Geezer manfully stepped into the Chairman’s role.

Results

One Two today at the 8^th by the Laird, he gets £2.00.

Duffers of The Day were Davo and The Geezer with 21 points; they get a 3 shot uplift!!

Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Cardinal with 22 points; he gets an uplift of 2 shots.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Laird with 25 points; they get a reduction of one shot!

Third place was Ming with 31 points; he gets £1 and a one-shot reduction!

Runner Up was Silver Fox with 33points; he gets £3 each and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner was Two Beers with 36 points; he gets £6 and a three-shot reduction.

Swears raised £3.00.

Geezer Cards raised £2.60.

Toasts

None offered

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

None offered

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.53.

Present  PL, DF, LW, PF, MD, CC, MS, JG(1), AW, JG(3), TM , GW, CC meet only.

Results .   The competition came up with a Texas shambles on this misty mornig,

                    DOD 45 pts Geezer, Matador, Silver Fox

                   DDOD 47 pts Rabbi, Winker, Laird

                   Second  50 pts  Herbie, Kwok, Ming

                  Winners 56 ts,  Davo, Jonnie, Brains

There were 3 twos, Laird, Silver Fox and Jonnie. They all generously donated their money to the tin. The Laird declared that if two 2s were scored in a team the second one in was superfluous.

Finance.  Geezer and swears £4.80

Toasts.  Tommy Fleetwood winner of the Indian Open .     Dicky Bird  RIP.

Minutes of the last meeting.   DDOD should have seen an uplift of 1 shot.

AOB.   Best wishes to the Cardinal. Hope he is soon Tickety Boo.

             A request from Soapys son that we wear Mohgs gear to his funeral.

             Two tee times have been cancelled on Monday  3^rd November as it clashes with the Craigilaw tour.

Meeting closed at 12.45

Present: – PB, DGM, MD, DF, TM, PF (golf only), PL, MS, LW, GW, JG (3), CM and MM meeting only.

Eleven golfers this fine Autumn morning. Competition Secretary had to nominate yet another singles off full MOHGS handicap with putting out.

The Chairman opened the meeting.

The Laird read out an e-mail from Soapy’s family informing the MOHGS that he had passed away last Monday at the age of 91. The e-mail complimented MOHGS for helping Soapy integrate into the club and for helping him after Margaret died 10 years ago. The funeral will be held at 3pm on Tuesday 21^st October at Northumberland Woodland burial and crematorium, and afterwards at the Crematorium. The Laird has informed the club to enable a message to be posted. Those MOHGS wishing to attend please let The Laird know by Wednesday!

We had a few moments of reflection prior to this morning’s tee off.

Results

No handicap adjustment board will be posted this week; Brains is on holiday. MOHGS need to remember their new handicap for next week!

One Two today at the 8^th by the returning Matador, he gets £2.20. Warm weather training is obviously paying dividends.

Duffer of The Day was Two Beers again with 23 points; he gets a 3 shot uplift!!

Deputy Duffers of The Day were The Cardinal and The Rabbi with 28 points; they get an uplift of 2 shots.

Deputy Deputy Duffers of The Day were The Laird and The Geezer with 29 points; they get a reduction of one shot!

Third place was Silver Fox with 31 points; he gets £2 and a one-shot reduction!

Runners Up were Johnnie, Kwok, and Herbie with 33points; they get £1 each and a two-shot reduction.

However, today’s winners were Davo and Matador (warm weather training definitely paying off) with 34 points; they get £3 and a three-shot reduction.

Swears raised £3.60.

Geezer Cards raised £2.70.

Toasts

RIP Soapy.

Marco Penge for winning the Sanish Open yesterday.

Scotland Football Team for almost qualifying for next year’s World Cup.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Herbie was thanked for circulating the contents of a golf etiquette missive.

Herbie proceeded to announce the results of the Summer League.

4th place was Brains with 70 points.

3^rd place was Rabbi with 71 points.

2^nd was Two Beers with 74 points,

However, the winner was The Laird, just edging it on 75 points.

King of the Cash was The Geezer with three 2’s.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.52.