Present  CC AW BR MW MD MF JG3 PL DMG JB1 TM BW GW LW and CM ((Meeting only)

14 players on a warm humid overcast Bank Holiday morning

Today’s format Blind Pairs, full MOHGS handicap, putting out, bunkers GUR due to the heavy rain yesterday 

Two Beers took the Chair. Brains acted as the stand in Comp Sec

Geezer and Croc did the draw for the blind pairs

Ming 36 points & Davo 31 points total 67 points

Two Beers 27 points & Ginger 35 points total 62 points

Emperor 34 points & Rabbi 38 points total 72 points

Matador 33 points  & Geezer 31 points total 64 points

Winker 37 points & Johnnie 25 points total 62 points

Sparky 28 points & Brains 35 points total 63 points

Bagpipes 36 points & Silver Fox 35 points total 71 points

Today’s winners Emperor & Rabbi each receiving £5 and a one shot reduction

Runners up Bagpipes and Silver Fox each receiving £2

DODs Two Beers, Ginger, Winker and Johnnie each receiving a one shot uplift

Two 2s today Bagpipes and Brains on the ?? holes sharing £2.80

Swears £4.85
Geezer cards £3.50

Toasts
Joe Dean for winning the British Masters at the Belfry his maiden DP tour victory
RIP : Dolly

Previous Minutes
Accepted

AOB
Two Beers thanked everybody for their money for the up and coming trip to Eyemouth etc
Apologies from Johnnie who is away the next two Mondays 
The Stand in Comp Sec reminded everybody that on the 14th Sept its the Chairman’s Quaich Comp

Meeting Closed  @ 12.55.

Present: MD MF JG3 JG1 DG-M PL TM CM BR MS LW GW MW BW

On a warm, dry and sunny morning the field totalled 14 golfers who encountered many greens which had been sanded heavily as the final stage in the August refurbishment. The format was blind pairs, putting out.

Two-Beers took the Chair, with Johnnie again pressed into scribe. Brains acted as Competitions Secretary.

Results

One two recorded, by the Emperor on the 17th.

An AI algorithm was used to randomly combine 2 players scores, with the resulting DODs being Brains and Crocs, who both receive an uplift of one shot.

Winners, and receiving a reduction of one shot were Johnnie and Davo. £5 each too.

Toast/Observation from the course

No proper toasts, but the Matador noted that, unusually, at no point had Johnnie held any Geezer cards.

Previous minutes

Accepted as a true record.

AOB

Thanks were expressed to Davo for organising a successful and enjoyable awayday to Arcot Hall GC last Friday.

Two-Beers reprised the messages about the trip to Eyemouth and Magdalen Fields  on the 20th/21st September, and those signed up for the trip will soon receive a further email with final details and the amount due to him.

Meeting closed

At 13:08.

Present: – LW, JG (3), PL, JG (1), DF, PB, BR, MW, CC, MF, PF, BW, CM

Thirteen golfers this morning so a singles competition was the game of the day. Full MOHGS Handicaps.

Johnnie assumed the Chairman’s role to the manor born.

Swears raised £3.65.

Geezer Cards £3.30.

Results

One two today at the 17^th by Silver Fox. He gets the £2.60 pot for the second week running!

DOD was The Emperor with 24 points; he gets a two-shot uplift.

DDOD was Sparky with 26 points, he gets a one-shot uplift.

In third place and walking off with £2 was Ginger with 37 points.

Runner up was The Cardinal with 38 points; he gets £4 and a one-shot reduction.

Today’s winner was Brains with a magnificent 42 points. He gets £7 and a two-shot reduction.

Toasts

David Mather, past assistant pro at Morpeth RIP

GB Athletics Team for their performances at the European Championships.

Bonnie Tyler’s funeral today.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted.

Matters Arising

Those going to Arcot on Friday should meet at 10.30.

Any Other Business

Two Beer’s magical mystery tour to Eyemouth and Berwick now has 8 participants. Any more to let hm know by Friday 21^st August.

The Laird will be missing for the next two Mondays.

The meeting closed at 12.57 pm.

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

Sixteen golfers enabled the Competition Secretary to designate a four-man team competition with two scores to count at each hole.

Handicaps reduced to 90% of MOHGS.

The Competition Secretary welcomed Bill into the fold, henceforth to be known as Bagpipes! His choice!!

The Chairman was in the Chair.

Swears raised £4.95.

Geezer Cards £3.60.

Results

One two today at the 17^th by Silver Fox. He gets the £3.20 pot.

DOD were Silver Fox, Kwok, Sparky and Bagpipes with 74 points; they all get a one-shot uplift.

DDOD were Geezer, Herbie, Two Beers and The Cardinal with 76 points.

Runners up were Rabbi, Ginger, Emperor and Ming with 77 points.

However, today’s winners were The Laird, Brains, Matador and Davo with 84 points. They get to share £16 and each gets a one-shot reduction.

Toasts

None forthcoming.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted with the amendments cited by Brains in last week’s e-mail.

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

Any Other Business

Herbie regaled the meeting with a description of The Geezer playing the 9^th hole. He put his drive in the ditch on the right, played out, put his next shot 15 yards short of the green and holed the put for a 4!!

Herbie thanked Chris for organising last Friday’s away day at the Bridal Path, together with The Geezer for the complimentary 4 ball.

Next away day is Arcot on 21^st August.

Herbie is looking at an away day on 18^th September.

Two Beers trying to fix up an overnighter at Eyemouth and Magdalen Fields on 20/21^st September. Watch this space!

The meeting closed at 1.00 pm.

Present: – TM, JG (3), PL, JG (1), DF, DGM, PB, MD, MS (1), LW, CM, BR, MW, CC, MS (2), MF

Sixteen golfers this morning to compete for the prestigious MOHGS Championship.

Singles off full MOHGS Handicap.

The Chairman was in the Chair.

Swears raised £7.55.

Geezer Cards £3.20.

Results

Three twos today, Crocs 4^th and Minty and Emperor at the 14^th. They get £1.00 and 20p into the tin!

DOD was Cardinal with a miserly 19 points; he gets a two-shot uplift.

DDOD were Ginger and The Laird with 20 points. They get a one-shot uplift.

In third position were The Geezer and Davo with 35 points, they get to share £4.

In second position was Brains with 37 points, he gets £5 all to himself and a one-shot reduction.

However, today’s winner and Champion Golfer of the Year is Minty with 43 points. He gets the trophy presented by last years winner (Two Beers), £5 and a one-shot reduction.

Toasts

None

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

The Laird pointed out that the minutes were inaccurate in that last week’s results were slightly erroneous. Crocs, Emperor and Ginger were second not third!

Matters Arising

Those attending on Friday at the Bridal Path know who you are!!

First tee is 11.04 am.

Any Other Business

Herbie castigated a MOHG Trophy holder for not treating the trophy with respect. The Championship Trophy had been left abandoned in the locker room. In his defence the previous incumbent claimed that the locker room was locked!

He then abruptly closed the meeting at 1.13 pm.

Present: – TM, JG (3), PL, FM, GW, JG (1), DF, DGM, PB, MD, MS, LW, CM, BR, MW

Fifteen golfers this morning. Teams of three with two scores to count off full MOHGS Handicap, because some could not calculate 90%!!

The Chairman was in the Chair.

Swears raised £4.35.

Geezer Cards £4.20.

Results

The Competition Secretary announced that Two Beers had a 5 pointer on the 12^th hole, only to be outdone by Brains with a 6 pointer on the 10^th. Well scored you men.

Two twos today, Matador at the 14^th and Davo at the 17^th. They share £3.00.

DOD were Matador, Sparky and Brains with 69 points; they get a one-shot uplift.

DDOD were Davo, Herbie and Johnnie, and Crocs, Emperor and Ginger with 76 points.

Next were Silver Fox, Geezer and Rabbi with 77 points.

However, today’s runaway winners with 85 points were Two Beers, The Laird and The Cardinal. They get £5 each and a one-shot reduction.

Toasts

Charlotte Naughton from Longhirst GC for winning the European Ladies Amateur title in Sweden.

RIP, Kevin Keegan

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

Thanks to Herbie for arranging a great day’s golf at The City last Friday.

Any Other Business

Next Monday is the MOHGS Championship so obviously a singles competition.

Herbie entertained the meeting with a description of Johnnie attempting to play out of the ditch to the right of the ninth hole.

Unfortunately, he only got the ball out on the second attempt.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.45 pm.

Present:  -AW, CC, JG(1), DGW, JG(2), CM, MS, MD, TM, DF, MF, PL, MW,

Thirteen golfers today all fired up following the Open.  With the odd number the Hon Comp Sec did not take long to advise the gathering that todays comp was singles. Much to the delight of Herbie and Davo who elected to play a casual round as well.

Herbie volunteered to act as scribe.

No idea what swears or geezer cards raised but the Laird has them in safe keeping.

Results

This week all members played off the correct handicaps. Phew.

Only one two today by the accurate Silver Fox.

DOD  Two Beers and Winker with 22 pts. and will receive a two shot uplift.

DDOD  Ming 23pts and will receive a one shot uplift.

Third Place Laird and Silver Fox 34pts.

Second place Brains 36pts and one shot reduction.

Winner today was the Geezer with 37pts and gets a two shot reduction.

At this stage the Ladies on the next table decamped elsewhere as the meeting was getting raucous (well Geezer was)

Toasts

Garfield Sobers  RIP

Josh Kerr for breaking the mile world record.

Previous Minutes

Accepted as stated.

Matters arising

None

Any other business.

Congratulation to Two Beers on his win in the Seniors Wednesday.

Herbie reminded all those going to play at the City course on Friday to meet at 9.45.

This weeks sartorial elegance award went to Two Beers and his socks!!!!!!

Meeting closed at 12.48

Present: – DF, JG (1), MW, AW (golf only), PB, CM, BR, PL (golf only), MS (1), JG (3) (golf only), MF, MD, CC, DGM, TH, GW

Sixteen golfers this morning. Teams of four with two scores to count off 90% of MOHGS Handicap.

The Chairman was in the Chair.

Swears raised £5.00.

Geezer Cards £3.80.

Results

The Competition Secretary castigated two members, Herbie for playing off the wrong handicap! Sparky for not being able to work out 90% of his handicap!

Four twos today, Matador and Herbie at the 17^th and Davo and Winker at the 4^th. They share £3.20.

DOD were The Cardinal, Ginger, Silver Fox and Brains with 72 points; they get a one-shot uplift.

Today’s winners were Herbie, Ming, Rabbi and Matador with 78 points. They get £4 and a one-shot reduction.

 The Competition Secretary reminded Herbie he would be off 14 next Monday!

Toasts

Three Morpeth Members for reaching the knockout stages of the County Championship. Namely father and son Sandy and Cameron Twynholm and Callum Neil. Good luck to them all later this week.

David Clark for winning the Northumberland ProAm last week.

Count Binface for standing for democracy.

England Men’s Cricket T20 team for beating the Indians 4-0.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

None

Any Other Business

The Laird welcomed back the Cardinal to the fold.

Ming queried the use of the Double Bogy Geezer Card; he was given clear instruction that the card should always be in play!

Herbie compared the sartorial elegance of Roger Federer and our own fashion icon, Davo!

Crocs for identifying Davo’s new diversion into golf travel with his new company DAVO INNOVATE GOLF!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.56 pm.

Present: GW MF MW JG TM MS CC LW DF BR PL CM

On a dry, breezy and overcast morning 12 golfers appeared, many sleep deprived. A natural number for a 4BBB, which was accordingly chosen by the Comp Sec. Full MOHGS handicaps, gimmes from 1 foot.

Herbie acted as Chairperson, with Johnnie press ganged as scribe. 

Swears and Geezer card sums were not recorded, the scribe’s first gaffe.

Results

No 2s.

DOD were Sparky and Ginger with 30 points; their reward being a one shot uplift.

DDOD went to Crocs and the Emperor with 31points.

4th Geezer and Herbie with 36 points

3rd Rabbi and Laird with 37 points

2nd Johnnie and Brains with 38 points. £2 each

1st Ming and the returning Matador with a progressive 39 points. Their earnings were £4 each plus the prescribed one shot reduction.

Toasts

Padraig Harrington for winning the US Seniors Open for a record-equalling 3rd time.

Jude Bellingham for an outstanding performance for the England soccer team.

Closer to home, Ayla, another of the Laird’s athletic granddaughters, being selected for the under-13 800m for Northumberland. 

Previous minutes

Accepted as a true record

AOB

Herbie will shortly be circulating joining notes to those MOHGS who are going to the City on Friday the 24th of July.

A rambling discussion ensued about the distribution of Geezer cards when a better ball is being played and players pick up. It was concluded with a consensus that it should be left the discretion of the playing group with a reminder from the Chair that Geezer cards are meant to be light-hearted FUN.

Apologies for next week from Johnnie.

Meeting closed

With the agenda exhausted, at 12:57.

12 Players today on a slightly cool and breezy morning course looking good

Comp Sec  proposed playing a Waltz  3 man teams

1st place with 69 points The Laird, Croc, & The Emperor each receiving £4 and a one shot reduction

2nd place with 68 points Davo, Herbie & Winker

3rd place with 66 points Brains, Ming & Sparky

4th place with 61 points Rabbi , Minty & The Geezer each receiving a one shot uplift.

Two’s    :  No two’s today

Geezer cards  :  £4.00

Swears   : £4.85

Toasts   :  Ben Stokes England Captain on retiring from International  Cricket

Minutes for Previous meeting  : Accepted

Matters Arising  :  None

Any other Business

Best wishes to Kwok for a speedy recovery from his Sciatica and The Cardinal from last Wednesdays senior comp

Ming has tee times reserved for Rothbury on Sat 11th July 1 space available?

                                                      Tynemouth on Sat 18th July 1 space available?

Contact Ming if you’re interested.

Davo has booked 3 tee times for a MOHGS awayday at Arcot GC on Friday 21st Aug 11.40 tee time Cost £25 

8 players so far 4 left

Could do with a reply if you’re interested or not from

The Cardinal. Kwok, Silver Fox, Ginger, Two Beers, & Johnnie

E mail Davo ASAP as the Secretary at Arcot needs to know numbers by this Friday 3rd July

Meeting Closed 12…? pm ish