Apologies from all those not here. Present:- PB, CM, JG(2), PL, DF, BR, JG(1), AW, MS, DGM, LW, MC, CC,

Thirteen players today so a singles competition off MOHGS Handicap.

Competition Results;

Duffers of the Day were Emperor, Monty and Bumpers with 28 points.

Runner up was Crocs with 40 points, he gets £4.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured manner.

  Toasts

Viktor Hovland for winning the Memorial Tournament in USA.

No Matters ArisingAOB Thanks passed to Scuttler for organising an away day at Westerhope Golf Club last Wednesday. Executive material in the making.The Laird announced that two tees are booked for the RNLI Day at Newbiggin next Friday. Suggest meeting at 9.30am at the latest for 9.50 and 10 am tee times. Cost of day is £25 to include golf and soup and sarnies!The meeting was rudely interrupted by a lady member offering something to Bumpers.

He will cancel the tees that day at Morpeth.

Crocs floated the idea of a Memorial Trophy for Bob Hallett, should be as close as possible to 1 April (Bob’s birthday).

There will also be a belated notice from Morpeth Golf Club to advise of Bob’s death, as is the norm for past and present members. Brains announced that next Monday is MOHGS Championship. The Rabbi gave an update on Biggles. The family are moving into a larger house which will give Biggles better access. He sends his best wishes to MOHGS and hopes to get to the club next Monday. MOHGS send their thoughts to Biggles and family.

No doubt we will consider the issue again!!!

Present :  PF, JG2, DGM, CM, BR, GW, TH (golf only)

Apologies : Email from TM at 6.15am (flu) and MC in person 8.25am and from all others

2 Beers assumed the mantle of Chairman

Emperor muti tasking today (1) Comp Sec; (2) Scribe & (3) day job as Financial Sec.

As only 7 players, singles were the obvious choice, no geezer cards as we had no geezer cards and as all 7 MOHGS are good Christian lads therefore swears redundant.

Competition Results :

One two recorded today by Matador at the 17^th and he collected £1.40

Duffers of the day were Scuttler & 2 Beers with 20 points – 2 shot uplift.

DDOTD was Crocs with 29 points – 1 shot uplift

Runner Up was Matador with 34 points, collecting £2- and 1 shot reduction

Winner was Kwok with a magnificent 40 points, collecting £5- and 2 shot reduction.

The levy raised £3.50

Toasts : No serious ones put forward

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No matters arising

AOB : Emperor advised that the Laird had sorted the Hobson’s match for Monday 3 July, as The Laird is having a break in Tenerife, could all MOHGS advise The Emperor of their availability and at today’s meeting we have confirmed as Crocs, Monty, Matador & Emperor.

Also, the Emperor advised he requires names by Wed 24th for next Monday 29th May, so tee times can be adjusted to suit. The Emperor also spoke with Julia regarding the MOHGS reserved tee times that have become “active” of late and she came back and advised that herself and Margaret have found the problem and all should be OK from now (I/we will find out tonight as Newcastle FC kick off at St James), as at today’s meeting we have confirmed for 29th May as Crocs, Monty, 2 Beers & Emperor

Scuttler advised he will not be available for MOHGS until 10 July

Matador is off on his hols tomorrow for 4 weeks and will not be back until 26^th June

Geezer advised that he will not be available for 29^th May

Kwok not available for 29^th May & Hobsons match on 3^rd July

2 Beers not available for Hobsons match on 3^rd July

The meeting closed at 1.06 – could have been earlier but Matador was explaining a life-or-death situation to Kwok that delayed the start of the meeting for all of 10 mins. 2 Beers was too busy preparing his scone that he just let Matador ramble on and on and on.

Present.       LW AW TM DF MS TH BR CM PF JG(1) GW PL golf only.

Apologies. From a few and those who were not there.

Kwok agreed to chair the meeting and Herbie stood in as Scribe. Bless them.

Results. No 2’s so dosh went into the coffers all £2.40 of it.  The Levy was £6.

DOD     Kwock, Brains, Jonnie         51pts

DDOD Geezer Winker Matador     65pts

RU       Rabbi, Emperor, Scuttler .  75pts

Winners Crocs, Laird, Herbie         77pts

Toasts    No serious ones put forward

AOB . Scuttler outlined the day at Westerhope on Wednesday 31^st May. He has reserved two tee times at 11.00 and 11.08. So far, he has five. Please advise Scuttler if you wish to join in the cost is £30 which should be reduced by the use of some Mohgs county cards.

Laird advsed the game v Hobson was now cancelled on 19^th June but alternative dates were suggested on Monday 3^rd or 10^th July. Please advise Laird by this Wed 17^th May of your preference.

Laird made an impassioned speech relating to the tardiness of confirmations.

Please help him by being prompt or else. He then outlined the problem with the tee times this week and was thanked by all the attending Mohgs for his unstinting work in getting us to play together this week.

Next Monday 22nd May it was proposed we may only need two or three tee time as a few members are away and others playing for the seniors. Emperor agreed to cancel as required any unnecessary tee time. At the moment we have 5 players. Please advise Emperor by Wednesday 17^th if you wish to play.

Laird sends his apologies for the next two weeks as he has won enough. The Geezer volunteered to stand in as competition secretary so don’t mess with him either.

Crocs outline the details of Jock Straps funeral on Wednesday 24^th May at 11.00. Mohgs tops are appropriate if you want.

Herbie advised he is on the case for a venue for Monday 5^th June. Watch this space.

Matador offered apologies for the next few weeks as he also is warm weather training.

Meeting closed at 12.30

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, CM, MD, JG(2), PL, DF, BR, JG(1), TH, FB (meeting only)

The Chairman assumed the Chair.

Nine players today on a wet Bank Holiday Monday, the Competition Secretary devised a three man team format with the best score only to count. In view of the weather, he suggested a curtailed round of 11 holes, 1-7, 12, 16-18.

The Chairman formally announced the death of MOHGS member Bob Hallett (aka Jockstrap). A minute silence was observed before the Chairman reminisced about Bobby with much fondness. Biggles passed on his condolences through the Rabbi. Glasses were raised to remember Bob, RIP.

The funeral will take place at West Road Crematorium on 24^th May at 11am, and afterwards at Beamish Park Golf Club. It was suggested that a MOHG should perhaps say a few words at the funeral about Bob. Crocs would be willing to do so if fellow MOGHS would contribute to the memories.

The Chairman will ask Simon (Bob’s son) about the dress code to establish the appropriateness of MOHGS attire.

Competition Results;

No twos recorded today, the pot to go to the Emperor’s Fund.

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi, Crocs and Scuttler with 24 points.

DDsoTD and Runners Up were Davo, Brains and The Cardinal with 26 points.

Winners were The Laird, Monty and Emperor with 27 points, each receiving £3.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured manner.

No Geezer Cards, no swears, but the Levey raised £4.50

Toasts

No further toasts.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No Matters Arising

AOB

Brains raised the issue of Seniors Invitation Day at Morpeth on 31^st May.

Some MOHS would be playing, some were away, and Scuttler offered to speak to Two Beers with a view to booking Westerhope for those not playing Invitation Day. Early names for alternative golf were Crocs, Scuttler, Two Beers, Brains and Laird. Any others please let Two Beers know asap.

The Laird now has 8 players for RNLI day at Newbiggin on 9^th June.

They are Davo, Laird, Two Beers, Rabbi, Crocs, Emperor, Herbie and Johnnie.

Twelve plays have been named for visit to Hobson on 19 June, you all know who you are, any changes let Laird know asap.

Crocs advised there was still an available four ball at Burgham, however reports of poor course conditions have prevented him from exploring dates.

The Cardinal is unavailable next Monday (childminding down South), an alternative scribe will be required.

The meeting closed at 11.20 am. Even better than last week Chairman!

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- AW, GW, PB, TM, CM, MD, CC, JG(2), PL, FB, DF, BR, LW, DGM (golf only)

We welcomed back our esteemed Chairman, who assumed the role with aplomb.

Fourteen players, the Competition Secretary opted for a singles competition.

Competition Results;

Two twos recorded today, Winker at the 8^th, and The Geezer at the 17^th.

They shared £2.80!

Duffer of the Day was The Straggler

DDoTD was The Emperor with 23 points.

Runner Up was The Laird with 35 points and pocketing £4.

Winner was Two Beers with 38 points and a £10 prize.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured manner.

Geezer Cards raised £4, swears raised £3.60.

The levy raised £7.

Toasts

Yet another toast for The Toon, for another win yesterday!

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No Matters Arising

AOB

The Laird announced that there was an early tee time next Monday, balls in the hat at 8am!

He also confirmed that he had 12 MOHGS for Hobson on 19 June.

The RNLI day at Newbiggin has been brought forward to 9 June, The Laird has now 8 players so he will confirm with Shagpile that only two tee times are required.

Eight MOHGS are attending Boldon on Friday, please arrive for 10am.

The Chairman wishes to debate the gimmies issue again. It was agreed to stick with no gimmies pro temp and see how it works out.

Important Again

Next Monday is a bank holiday (see above for start time). Please let The Laird know by Wednesday who intends to play so that tee reservations can be changed if necessary.

The Geezer, Winker and Johnnie all apologised.

The meeting closed at 1.05pm. Well done Chairman!

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- AW, GW, PB, TM, CM, MD, CC, JG(1), MS, MD, DGM, PL, PF, TH (last 3 golf only)

Two Beers assumed the mantle of Chairman.

Fourteen players, the Competition Secretary yet again opted for a blind pairs event! Again one didn’t play with one’s partner!! Both scores to be added together.

Competition Results;

One two recorded today, Herbie at the 8^th, the Competition Secretary suggested it was a team two, The Scuttler may or may not get a share of the £2.80!

Duffers of the Day were Two Beers and El Matador with 46 points.  One shot uplift.

DDoTD were The Geezer and The Laird 48 points but no uplift.

Runners Up were Herbie and The Scuttler with 61 points, getting £2 each, and no handicap reduction.

Winners were The Cardinal and Rabbi with 64 points, getting £5 each and a one shot reduction. (Cardinal holding the winnings)

Singles winner was Herbie with 38 points, he gets a shot reduction.

Singles duffer was The Laird with 19 points and he gets a one shot uplift.

Is the fact there were no gimmies reflected in the scores???

No Geezer Cards today, swears raised £4.20.

The levy raised £7.

Therefore £22.70 is in The Cardinal’s safe keeping.

Toasts

The Laird playfully suggested that Tottenham Hotspur should be toasted for not turning up yesterday.

Brains suggested a welcome back toast to Winker.

Herbie was toasted in absentia last week.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Brain’s faux pas was also accepted re Hobson being away not at home.

No Matters Arising

AOB

The Laird continues to be 3 golfers short for the trip to Hobson on 19 June, please contact him asap if you can play. Remember that Morpeth is closed that Monday, so the only way you will get a game of golf is to play at Hobson.

The Laird remarked that the fixture may discontinue if we cannot field 12 players.

The RNLI day at Newbiggin has been brought forward to 9 June, The Laird has only 6 players and at present 3 tee times. Let The Laird know asap if you can play.

Herbie announced that Morpeth is closed on Monday 5^th June, he is investigating options for a game elsewhere. Watch this space.

Crocs is still trying to get Burgham free 4 balls sorted so that could be a goer!

Important

New Monday is a bank holiday. Please let The Laird know by Wednesday who intends to play so that tee reservations can be changed if necessary.

The meeting closed at 1.10pm.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- GW, PB, PL, TM, TH, DF, CM, MD, CC (golf only), LW, JG(2), PF, JG(1), MC

Kwock took the Chair, to the manor born!

Fourteen players, the Competition Secretary exercised his mind yet again and dreamed up a pairs competition with a difference, where one didn’t play with one’s partner!! Both scores to be added together.

Competition Results;

Two twos recorded today, The Scuttler and Crocs at the 4^th , The Geezer and Bumpers at the 14^th. They share £2.80.

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi and Brains with 43 points. One shot uplift.

DDoTD were The Geezer and Bumpers with 55 points but no uplift.

Runners Up were The Cardinal and Monty with 65 points, getting £2 each, and no handicap reduction.

Winners were The Laird and Kwock with 69 points, getting £5 each and a one shot reduction.

The Competition Secretary then dropped the bombshell that the highest and lowest points scorers would receive a one shot adjustment!

Davo scored 39 points and the Rabbi scored 23 points, does that mean The Rabbi gets a two shot uplift??

The Competition Secretary reminded all players to ring their twos!

No Geezer Cards today, swears raised £4.50.

The levy raised £7.

Therefore £11.50 is in The Cardinal’s safe keeping.

Toasts

Matt Fitzpatrick, for winning The RBC Heritage Classic in South Carolina.

Herbie was toasted for winning the Seniors Competition last Wednesday with a non-MOHG (John Davis), he also had a two (one of only three on the day) and also won the domino card!!!!

Money goes to money.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No Matters Arising

AOB

The Laird is still 3 golfers short for the trip to Hobson on 19 June, please contact him asap.

The RNLI day at Newbiggin has been brought forward to 9 June, please confirm to The Laird your availability that day.

The Geezer announced that he had been asked to be MGC Captain for 2025 season and had accepted. A first for a MOHG, we wish him well and he can be assured of MOHGS support.

Bumpers suggested that in future MOHGS competitions there should be no ‘gimmies’. After discussion relating to speed of play, it was voted almost unanimously that in future no ‘gimmies’ would be played.

The Rabbi announced that Biggles has completed his rehab at Leicester and has returned home to Elgin. MOHGS wish him well.

The meeting closed at 1.17pm.

The Cardinal observed that today’s meeting only started at 1.05 pm, last weeks meeting finished at 12.50pm! Just an observation.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- GW, PB, PL, TM, TH, DF, CM, MD, CC BR (meeting only)

The Rabbi was cajoled into the Chair.

Nine players this Bank Holiday Monday, first game of the season off the yellows! Originally a 4BBB competition was arranged, but the late arrival of Ming forced the Competition Secretary to be nimble of mind and announce three 3-man teams with 2 scores from the 3 off 90% handicap!!

Competition Results;

One two recorded today, The Scuttler at the 4^th. He gets £1.80.

Duffers of the Day were Ming, Rabbi and Davo with 69 points.  

DDoTD and Runners Up were The Geezer, The Cardinal and El Matador with 71 points.

Champions of the week were Crocs, Scuttler and The Laird with 77 points, getting £3 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured fashion.

As it was a Bank Holiday, swears and Geezer Cards were non-existent! Does this create a precedent??

The levy raised £4.50.

Toasts

The Laird (maintaining the Caledonian connection) proposed a toast to the Scotland Men’s Curling World Champions!

The rest proposed a toast to John Rahm for becoming the Master’s Champion 2023.

In the nick of time, The Geezer was toasted for winning the Seniors Competition last Wednesday with a non-MOHG (John Storey), they now hold the Bennet Trophy!

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

The Cardinal acknowledged the omission from the minutes of Johnnie’s point that the next MOHGS away day was the day following the Seniors visit to the Hirsel.

AOB

Crocs has not yet spoken to Burgham re the gratis 4 balls.

The Laird requested names asap for the RNLI day at Newbiggin on 23 June and names for the trip to Hobson for the match where 11 more players are required on 19 June.

Finally, getting at no one in particular (Ming), can MOHGS please turn up in plenty of time for the draw at 8.15am

The meeting closed at 12.50pm.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- JG(1), GW, JG(3), PB, PL, LW, TM, TH, PF (golf only),  DF, MS, CM, DGM, BR (meeting only)

Two Beers assumed the Chair, with his usual aplomb.

Thirteen players again, all wanting to take part in the competition therefore singles was the order of the day!

Competition Results;

Two two’s recorded today, The Geezer at the 8^th and Silver Fox at the 17^th. They pick up £1.30 each.

Duffer of the Day was Crocs and Herbie with 28 points.  

DDoTD was Johnnie with 29 points.

Runners up and pocketing £2 each were the Laird and Silver Fox with 39 points.

Champions of the week were Matador and The Cardinal with 40 points, £4.50 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time honoured fashion.

Swears £4.80, Geezer Cards £4.70 and the first week of the levy raised £6.50.

Toasts

Johnnie wished to toast ‘Woody Woodpecker’ heard charming the course on the 13th hole.

The Laird suggested toasts to the Scottish Football team for beating Spain 2-0. Also Ken Buchanan, the Scottish boxer who became world lightweight champion in 1971 who died on 1 April aged 77.

Some questioned the Caledonian connection.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

The Cardinal observed that it might be appropriate for non-playing MOHGS who attend the apres golf meeting to also contribute the 50p levy. After lobbing the grenade he stepped back for someone else to pull the firing pin!

It was suggested that non-playing MOHGS should examine their consciences on paying the levy.

AOB

The Laird passed on Shagpiles thanks to those MOHS who contributed to St Oswalds Charity Appeal, £100 was raised.

The Laird also announced that the RNLI day at Newbiggin was on 23 June 2023. Three tees are available at 9.50, 10 and 10.10. Anyone wishing to play please let The Laird know asap. Cost is £20 to include soup and sandwich.

Herbie announced that the next away day would be on 5^th May at a venue to be agreed.

The much awaited MOHGS Player of the year had been analysed by Herbie.

The Summer League placements were Monty and Crocs in joint second place and 2 Beers the winner. The Winter League placements were 2 Beers in third spot, Herbie runner-up and The Geezer as winner.

Combining the two tables Herbie announced that 2 Beers was the overall winner with The Geezer second and Monty/Crocs third! As the trophy was awarded The Geezer suggested he had been robbed, sore looser or what!

Herbie announced that he himself was king of the two’s over the full year.

2 Beers thanked Herbie for organising the eclectic. Unsurprising after he won!

The Scuttler was presented with the AGM Bell.

Next week is Easter Monday, only 7 MOHGS indicated that they would be playing. The Laird will reduce the tee times to two!

The meeting closed at 1pm.

Apologies from PL, MD, JG(3), BD, BR, CC, MC.

Present:- JG(2), GW, JG(1), PB, PL, LW, TM, TH, PF,  DF, MS, CM, DGM, FB

Two Beers assumed the Chair, even though our esteemed Chairman was in attendance.

Last AGM minutes were accepted, no-one could remember them.

Matters Arising

Therefore, no matters arising

Report of the Competition Secretary

The esteemed comp. sec. provided a full report on the last years playing activities. Away days at Hexham, South Shields, RNLI at Newbiggin, Rothbury and South Moor. An overnight stay at Craigielaw last weekend was also enjoyed. He thanked Herbie and Two Beers for organising the outings.

Two new faces have joined the merry throng, namely Davo and Silver Fox. Scuttler has re-emerged like the infamous bad penny!

Unfortunately, a number have been unable to play due to ill health and injury and we wish them all well.

Competition winners are as follows;-

Club Championship      Winker

Chairman’s Quaich       Ming

Christmas Plate            Davo

AGM Bell                       Scuttler

A ‘friendly’ match against Hobson was at home last year. It is proposed to play them at Hobson on 19 June.

An eclectic has been in force run by Herbie to identify the MOHGS summer, winter and overall winner. Look forward to the announcement next week.

Any suggestions to tweak the competitions are gratefully received.

The meeting accepted the report with gratitude to the Laird.

Report of the Secretary

Thanked Brains for posting the minutes to all MOHGS, and also thanked the Emperor for taking the Financial Secretary’s role with such aplomb!

Report of the Financial Secretary

Written report provided by the Emperor, attached!

Proposed that a levy of £1 per player should be paid into the coffers to cover the various price rises at the club and in the pipeline. The Laird proposed the levy be 50p after much discussion it was put to the vote and was agreed by 10 to 3 that the levy be 50p

Report of the Chairman

Thanked all the officers and the various stand in Chairmen.

Appointment of Officers

The Secretary outlined that officers are elected to post and would only step down if a resignation letter was received by the Secretary 4 weeks prior to the AGM, in a brown envelope!

No such brown envelopes had been received and therefore the existing officers are in post for at least another year!

The meeting closed at 1.20pm