Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, TM, MS, GW, MD, JG(1), PF, CC, BR, LW, PL, JG(3), MC and CM(meeting only)

Herbie donned the mantle of chairmanship, he was so authoritative the others may have a challenge at AGM (which is fast approaching)

A field of 13 today, so the competition was singles off full MOHGS handicap!  

Competition Results;

The Stand-In Temporary Competition Secretary announced the results.

No twos today so £2.60 rolled over to next week!

Duffer of the Day was Herbie with 26 points so he receives a welcome 2 shot uplift.

DDoTD was Brains with 29 points.

Runners up and receiving £2 each were The Geezer and Bumpers with 41 points.

However the winner with a score of 42 points was The Emperor, £8 winnings in his pouch.

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears/absence of Geezer Cards raised £6.20, thanks largely to Herbie who shamed the MOHGS into contributing.

The Temporary Stand In Chairman welcomed Joe Gibson to our fold, his moniker is to be Silver Fox and more fondly as JG(3).

Toasts

Rory McIlroy for winning the Dubai Desert Classic one shot ahead of everyone’s favourite Patrick Reed!!

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Johnnie pointed out that next weeks comp. would be for the Christmas Trophy and restricted to 3 clubs and a putter!

The Rabbi advised that Biggles has been transferred to DMRC Stanford Hall on the Nottinghamshire/Leicestershire border for rehabilitation and says Biggles is enjoying it! MOHGS send him our best wishes.

Crocs has seen Shagpile who sends MOGS his good wishes and hopes to see us soon.

The Geezer became animated over the Green Course, (better than the Green Mile). He suggested that MOHGS should play off the green course when green course cards were available. The Chair clarified that this should only be during the winter season! It was agreed if and when Green Course Cards are available the MOHGS would play off the Green Tees during winter.

The Chair suggested that in the absence of Geezer Cards all players should pay 40p into the coffers! Was this put to a vote and agreed?? I await clarification.

The Geezer attempted to con a pint out of the Silver Fox however the cunning fellow was having none of it!

The meeting closed at 1.03pm

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- MD, CC, BR, PB, DGM, MS, JG(1), PF (golf only), TM, CM and MC (meeting only)

Two Beers assumed the Chair

A field of 9 today, so the competition was best 2 from 3 off full handicap.  

Competition Results;

The Stand-In Competition Secretary announced the results.

Three twos today at the 1^st and 8^th by Two Beers

At 14^th by Herbie.

Two Beers gets £1.20 and Herbie 60p. Various muttering were heard to suggest the money should go to the Treasurer, however the muttering fell on deaf ears!

Duffers of the Day were Davo, Ming and The Emperor with 90 points.

DDoTD and Runners Up with 92 points were The Cardinal, Brains and The Geezer.

Winners a tremendous score of 99 points, aided by a nine point haul on the first were, Quok, Herbie and Two Beers receiving £3 each and a handicap reduction.

Obviously, other handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears raised £2.70.

Toasts

None

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Herbie offered congratulations to all the MOHGS who had received letters from the club handicap committee advising of a handicap reduction.

Slight irony detected in tone?

The Christmas Competition will take place on 6^th February, when the Laird should be back from his trip down under!

The Chairman galloped through the meeting so it closed at 12.40!

Ming wished all MOHGS ‘Happy Chinese New Year’ The year of the Rabbit, ostensibly the luckiest of all twelve animals in Chinese astrology.

Let’s hope it is a lucky year for the MOHGS.

Present:  MS  PF PL JG(1) DGM BR LW TM MD GW JG(2) Meeting only FB

Apologies: Those not here or on warm weather training or still getting over a local sides loss in the FA cup.

Results:   Competition Singles

DOD Brains 22

DDOD Herbie Rabbi 34

Second Monty Davo Two Beers Jonnie 38

Winners: With an incredible 41 and continuing his fine run El Matador

Twos: At the 17^th Fresh back from his intensive training Monty

At this stage our Chairman arrived to be warmly greeted. He commented that as two Beers was doing such an outstanding job, for an apprentice, he should continue.

Finance: Geezer cards £2.20 Abuse £3.40 (welcome back Geezer)

Minutes: of the last meeting approved.

Matters arising: None.

Toasts: Welcome back to our holiday makers. El Matador for winning last weeks Seniors. The Falcons for their great win and a spurious toast to some Owls. Not accepted by the meeting.

AOB   The Geezer proposed the ruling on unclaimed twos going into the coffers be rescinded as he missed the opportunity of getting excited at roll over.

 After much discussion the vote was in favour of the proposal.

This week it appeared was fancy dress. Two Beers and Brains competing for the Davy Crocket hat award. El Matador had his waders on and Geezer was taking precautions with a condom on his head.

A reminder that the Christmas plate would be played on Monday 6^th February.

Meeting closed at 13.00

Attendees: MC, MD, JG1, DGM, PL, TM, CM, GW.

Apologies: All absentees.

Results (4BBB)
2’s None (£1:60 in Crocs locker)
DoD Geezer & Brains (+1)
Winners Crocs & 2Beers (-1) £4 each.

Toasts
Happy 😃 New Year to one and All.

The Kid on his engagement.

AOB
Christmas Plate to be played on Monday 6th February (Weather permitting).

Present :  DGM,PL, BR

Apologies :  All MOHGS who are on holiday overseas or using their Bank Holiday entitlement

The Rabbi as most senior member of MOHGS assumed the role as temporary Handicap Secretary and decided that because of the low turnout, today would be a non-counting day.

Two Beers assumed the role as Chairman

Emperor assumed the role as scribe

Results :  N/A but it should be noted that the Emperor had an absolutely magnificent two on the 4^th.

Finance : Zero

Minutes : N/A

Toasts : To ALL the MOHGS, “Have a happy and healthy 2023”

Matters Arising : None

AOB : The Emperor advised that he would not be available for next Monday 2^nd Jan 2023 as he’s ‘gaun hame tae Scotland fur a ceilidh an a Guid Hogmanay’

Meeting closed 12.37

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, PL, DGM, GW, MS, MC, JG(1), BR, PF, MD, CC(Meeting only)

Two Beers assumed the Chair

A field of 10 today, so the competition was singles.  

Competition Results;

The Stand-In Competition Secretary announced the results.

Three twos today at the 17^th, Rabbi, Matador, Kwok all share £2

Duffer of the Day was Davo with 29 points.

DDoTD with 30 points was The Cardinal.

Runners up and receiving £1 each were Herbie, Bumpers, Rabbi, Emperor with 35 points

Winner and Champion for the week was Brains with a magnificent 39 points. A worthy winner of £6 sweep.

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Geezer Cards raised £2.60.

Swears raised £3.90, and the Geezer was missing.

Toasts

The Chair of the day attempted to propose a toast to the England football team for progressing to the last 16 in the World Cup.

Little support for the attempt, and no more toasts.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Next week is the Christmas Party. Tee times 10am with meal at 2.30pm. Competition is 3 clubs and a putter, hopefully over 18 holes if we are quick! At the moment we have 14 for the meal and festivities.

The Chairman galloped through the meeting so it closed at 12.55!

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- CC, PF, TM, CM, JG1, DGM, MS, DF, BR, PB, MC(Golf only)

Two Beers assumed the Chair

A field of 11 today, so the competition was singles.  

Competition Results;

The Competition Secretary announced the results.

One two today; Herbie at the 4^th, worth £2.20

Duffer of the Day was The Laird with 18 points.

It was observed that the Laird was winding down for his winter break in Oz.

DDoTD with 25 points was Bumpers.

Runner up and receiving £3 was Herbie with 39 points

Winners and Champions for the week were Crocs and Two Beers, with 43 points. They received £4 each.

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

No Geezer Cards today, Rabbi is a big miss.

Swears raised £3.60, thanks mostly to the Geezer.

Toasts

First toast was to Doddie Weir.

Ladies NUFC for a win yesterday in front of a record crowd at St. James!

Last week’s seniors’ winners. Two Beers, Rabbi, Herbie and honorary MOHG for the day John Davies.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Vote of thanks to Herbie for organising the outing to Alnmouth last Friday.

AOB

The Geezer had observations from the course, the 16^th hole to be exact! One of their fourball was having difficulty locating his ball on the fairway. When he eventually found it and played, his trolley took off under its own momentum and ended up in the ditch. The hapless Herbie at this stage attempted to recover clubs and trolley from the ditch, expecting some assistance from partners. To no avail, apparently they were convulsed with mirth at Herbie’s misfortune. As were the two ball behind them!!!

Nevertheless, Herbie had the last laugh pocketing £6.20 today.

The Laird announced that today would be his last Monday until February, Brains had kindly agreed to assume the Comp. Secs. role in the Laird’s absence. However should assistance be required, the Geezer would always provide!

Clarification was sought on the status of the wood to the left of the eleventh hole. The Geezer claimed that it was now not GUR. Herbie went hotfoot to the pro to get definitive answers. Unfortunately he did not return.

There was also some discussion on the status of 15^th hole as today each group had played to a different hole location. The Competition Secretary decided to overlook this anomaly

There being no further business the meeting closed at 13.15

Present:  MS DF PF PL JG(1) DGM CM CC BR Meeting only FB

Apologies: Those not here and our round the world sailor JG2

Results:   Competition a team of three.

DOD Crocs Brains Rabbi 72pts

DDOD Emperor 2Beers Laird 85pts

Winners: With an incredible 91pts Kwok Ming Herbie.

Herbies fine form continues with consecutive wins and twos.

Twos: At the 17^th Ming Two Beers Herbie. Money donated to the Xmas fund.

Finance: Geezer cards £2.80 Abuse £3.00 Twos £1.80

Minutes: of the last meeting approved.

Matters arising: None.

Toasts: Welcome back to the hop along Emperor.

Rory McIlroy winner of DP cup.

AOB: Next week we start at 9.00 so balls in the hat 8.45.

Reminder that a hole in one scoops the twos pool. (Fat chance of that.)

Crocs proposed that an eagle has the same standing as a two. This was accepted once everyone understood his proposal.

The Chairman had met up with Soapy who sent his regards. He then had contact with Jock Strap who wished to join us for the Christmas party. Note to the Cardinal.

Rabbi updated us on Biggles who had now been found a place at the Stanford rehabilitation centre, Rabbi was seeing him Friday and taking his cousin to help with speech therapy. The mohgs sends their best wishes.

Reminder Alnmouth Village on Friday at 10.28. Bring your mats (not prayer ones) in case they have a fairway protection policy in place.

Meeting closed at 12.45 so we could all watch England.

Meeting closed at 12.41

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- CC, PF, TM, PL, MD, CM, JG2, DGM, MS, JG1,BD, AW, FB, DF (Golf only)

PB, LW, BR, MC (Walking wounded, meeting only)

The Chair was in the Chair

A field of 14 today, so the competition was singles. 

Competition Results;

The esteemed stand in Competition Secretary announced the results.

One two today; Herbie at the 4^th, worth £2.80

Honourable mention of an eagle at the 6^th by Wellen. No payout though!

Duffer of the Day was Ming with 26 points.

DDoTD with 33 points was Crocs.

Runner up and receiving £2 was Two Beers with 42 points

Winners and Champions for the week were Geezer and Herbie, with 43 points. They received £6 each deservedly.

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Geezer Cards raised £3.50

Swears raised £4.60

Toasts

First toast was to all service personnel, past and present, without whom we would not be able to play golf.

Tommy Fleetwood for retaining his Nedbank title in Sun City.

England T20 World Cup Team, real world champs in white ball cricket.

Padraig Harrington for winning the Charles Schwab Cup Championship at 27 under par.

Finally, Newcastle United for winning again.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Updates from the walking wounded were given

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

AOB

Christmas Party names were taken.

Fourteen will be dining, and consensus was for curry.

Agreed to start at 10am, 3 club challenge hopefully 18 holes with food in the bar at 2.30pm.

PF did offer to organise a quiz.

Names were taken for Boxing Day golf, two tee times would be required.

The Rabbi was an OOB card missing Brains thought he may have it!

Clarification on winter rules, it was decided that the ball should be moved to the side nearest to any ball on the fairway.

Herbie announced arrangements for Alnmouth Village on 25th November. Meet at clubhouse 10am for bacon butties. Tee times 10.28 and 10.36, should have eight golfers!

The Rabbi gave an update on Biggles. He is back home and having physio organised. Speech Therapist not as good as hoped so PL’s cousin going to help out. Slow but steady progress is being maintained. It will be their daughter’s first birthday next week. Happy Birthday from the MOHGS.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 13.10

Present: TM MS DF PF PL JG(1) DGM JG(2) Golf only MC. Meeting only CM

Apologies: Those not here.

Results:   Competition a Waltz (a strange Strictly version)

DOD Bumpers Geezer Herbie 84pts

DDOD Rabbi 2Beers Brains 85pts

Winner: With an incredible 95pts Kwok Laird Monty.

Monty’s fine form continues with consecutive wins and  places him Geezer and Laird tied for the winter Mohgs comp.

Twos: At the 17^th Rabbi and at the 14^th Geezer (the claw).

Finance: Geezer cards £2.30 Abuse £2.80 With the Laird.

Minutes: of the last meeting approved.

Matters arising: None. Hooray

Toasts: Thanks to Herbie for organising a successful away day at Rothbury.

Goal of the month October Almiron against Fulham.

Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh wins first LPGA tournament in Japan,

AOB: Reminder about the Christmas do with 3 clubs and a putter competition on Monday 12^th December. Holder: Laird.

Please advise next week of availability for this festive extravagance. You do not want to miss it. Tee time 10.00

A proposal for a voucher for those unavailable for the Christmas do was soundly rejected.

As Boxing Day falls on a Monday, we require number who wish to play by next week.

Meeting closed at 12.41