Apologies from all those not here.

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

Even though the Chairman was present, Herbie assumed the Chair.

Thirteen golfers this morning in somewhat challenging conditions, mainly a gale force westerly! Since there were 13, singles competition was announced with overall winner and runner up, together with winners of the front 9 and back 6!  

Competition Results;

Two’s recorded at the 4^th by Davo, and at the 17^th by Herbie and Johnnie, each to receive 80p with 20p to the coffers.

Duffer of the Day was Brains with 19 points  

DDoTD was The Laird and El Matador with 23 points.

Runner up and receiving £2 each was Herbie with 32 points.

The overall winner was Johnnie with a creditable 34 points, grabbing £5.

Winner of the front nine was the Geezer with 19 points, he gets £3.

Winners of the back 6 and getting £1 each were Davo, Kwock, and Monty.

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted when Brains has worked it out!!

Swears £4.90, Geezer Cards £3.15, inclusive of the 20p from the twos pot.

Toasts

In memory of John Paramor the European Tour golf referee.

In memory of Christian Atsu, ex NUFC footballer who died in Turkish Earthquake.

Nicola Sturgeon who has resigned as SNP Leader. (did somebody cheer?)

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

It has previously been agreed that when Green Cards are available we would use them for MOHGS winter competitions, unless Green Cards are unavailable. Green Cards are extremely difficult to obtain requiring extended residence in the USA.

AOB

Any MOHGS wishing to play on Monday 20^th March please let The Laird know asap so that he can adjust the tee bookings and keep us well in with The Management.

The meeting closed at 12.20pm

Present:  MS  PF PL JG(1) DGM BR LW TM MD GW JG(2) CM DF JG(3) MC  CC

Apologies: Cardinal sensibly holidaying

Results:   Competition 2 from 4

DOD 86 pts Matador, Davo, Kwouk, Herbie

Winners: With an incredible 92pts 2Beers, Geezer, Silver Foix and Bumpers

Twos: Jonnie,Ming,Monty

Finance: Geezer cards £4.30 Abuse £5.95 (half a swear I guess)

Minutes: of the last meeting approved.

Matters arising: None

Toasts:  Cardinal for winning last weeks Seniors.

Justin Rose for Pro-am win.

AOB

2 Beers confirmed details of the 8 going to Craiilaw on Sun/Mon 19/20 March

Those not playing to advise Laird of availability for 20^th to enable us to book the correct number of tees.

All Mondays have now been booked until October. Well done, Laird

8^th May we have tee times starting 8.20 so balls in the hat 8.05

5^th June course in use. Herbie to arrange an away day.

Gezer suggested if we invite further members to be mindful that we only have 4 tee time.

Crocs showed off the trophy donated by Herbie for MOHG of the year. This to be awarded on the first Monday in April to the MOHG with the most wins in the season before.

On the subject of trophies we are still missing the AGM Bell, Soapies Dish and the Hunley Hall trophy. Can all members search their trophy cabinets for them please

Meeting closed at 13.04

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Two Beers addressed the meeting as Chair. He welcomed back The Laird from his missionary work in the Antipodes. He also thanked JG(1) for standing in as deputy Competition Secretary so well. This was acknowledged by the assembled crowd!

Fifteen competed for the coveted Christmas Plate, a singles competition using only 3 clubs of choice plus a putter off full MOHGS handicap!  

Competition Results;

Before announcing the results The Competition Secretary personally thanked JG(1) for standing in manfully as the Competition Secretary for so many weeks.

Duffer of the Day was Ming with 26 points  

DDoTD was Two Beers with 28 points.

In third place and receiving £2 was The Rabbi with 41 points

Runner up and receiving £3 each was Johnnie with 42 points.

However the winner and recipient of the Christmas Shield was Davo with 43 points. Also £10 winnings as if the trophy was not enough.

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Twos today by The Emperor at the 8^th, JG(3) I think at the 17^th, and Johnnie and the Rabbi at the 4^th. They will share £5.60 inclusive of last weeks £2.60 carry forward.

Swears raised £3.80, Geezer Cards £4.80.

Toasts

Six nations winners on Saturday

Harry Kane, for being the Spurs all-time leading goal scorer, and reaching 200 Premier League Goals the quickest.

Harry Styles for something to do with singing!!!!

(In my humble opinion these toast are becoming ridiculous)

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Apologies from Marcus who has shingles. A very nasty affliction and we wish him well for a rapid recovery.

MOHGS were reminded that we revert to summer schedule start next Monday. Balls in the bag at 8.15, first tee 8.30 am.

The Cardinal apologises for next Monday.

The meeting closed at 1.20pm

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