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.

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.