PRESENT: D.G-M, M.M, P.F, D.F, G.A, J.G, P.L, T.M.

The Rabbi agreed to Chair the meeting.

The Geezer overtly monitored the cash as it was deposited into each kitty. He counted the cash and verified that all was in order. He then proposed that in future the kitties should be scrutinised and the totals established before the meetings begin. This proposal was overwhelmingly passed.

RESULTS: Today’s game was a fourball betterball. The Laird delivered the results. There were no 2’s, therefore today’s £1.60 will be carried forward, together with the unclaimed £1.80 from the previous week. The DoD’s were the unfortunate pairing of Shagpile and Winscales with 36 points. Runners up were the Laird and Kwok with 41 points. Joint winners with 42 points apiece were 2Beers & Brains and the Geezer & Rabbi. All winners will be pulled one shot whilst the losers will gain a shot each.

TOASTS: To John Rahm who was victorious in the DP world tour Championship. Also to the young Scot, Robert McIntyre, who was named Rookie of the year. It was noted that in their press interviews, both players appeared to be well grounded, humble individuals.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
MATTERS ARISING: There was growing concern over the whereabouts of the Chairman as well as growing anxiety about the missing cash. The Laird insisted that the Chair was honest and honourable and would no doubt return the cash with interest, in the fullness of time. Winscales, with his knowledge of the banking world agreed to assess the likely return when compound interest was added to the basic amount.

BUSINESS: 2Beers will be able to enter the names for the Seniors Comp next week but will be absent on business for the following 2 weeks. The Rabbi is still carless but hopes to have his vehicle back shortly and therefore may be available to do the honours.
* The Laird announced that the first tee time next Monday will be 8.48, in line with his negotiated deal with the manager. The 8.48 start time will pertain for the whole of December and January. He therefore proposed that muster time be adjusted to 8.30.
* The Geezer submitted his apologies for the next several weeks as he will shortly be embarking on a trip to Pittsburgh before a well deserved break in Egypt. He hopes to return to the fold sometime in January.
* Brains revealed that the first tee time on Mon 9 December, Party Day, will be 10am. Competitors note that only three clubs plus a putter are allowed. The format of the competition and the number of holes played will be decided on the day.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.15.

BURT E. KWOK.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, GA, LW, DGM, JG, DF, MC, TM,GW (Left after golf, flying to Spain)

Nine MOHGS played the course as presented. Holes 13, 14 and 15 out of bounds so only 15 holes played. The ground was definitely hard to soft, hard in the frost and soft elsewhere. A two from tree competition was arranged by the ever popular Laird, who also agreed to Chair the meeting.

Competition Results;

No twos today, £1.80 into the pot for next week, now totalling £4.60. No doubt awaiting Monty.

Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, The Geezer and The Laird with 56 points.

Deputy Duffers and Runners up were The Cardinal, The Matador and Brains with 59 points.

Winners were Bumpers, Winscale and Two Beers with 62 points and walked off with £3 each, together with a one shot handicap reduction.

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears gleaned £3.

Toasts

Tommy Fleetwood for a mighty performance in Sun City.

All the home nations football teams for not losing at the weekend.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

No matters arising.

AOB

The financial director and Christmas Party organiser thanked Herbie and Wellens for letting him know of their likely attendance at the Christmas Party. There followed a number of representations re attendance on 9 December, at the last count we have 9. Bumpers, Winscale, Cardinal, Brains, Crocs, President and Shotgun plus the above two. Can any others please let the Christmas Party Convener know asap.

Proposal is for golf at 10am, Three Clubs and Putter Competition followed by food at 2.30pm and festivities beyond that.

Bumpers offered apologies for next Monday, Johnnie wondered if apologies were absolutely necessary and was advised that no sanctions were in place if apologies were not given.

The Geezer suggested an award for the MOHG who attended the most in a year. He suggested a drink at the bar for such a nominee. Unfortunately, his was a lone voice yet again!

Winscale resurrected the suggestion of using the swing room at the Christmas Party. He suggested a nearest the pin competition when each group finished the round on 9 December. This has still legs and would cost a maximum of £10 for an hour. Kieron happened to be passing and he said he would have to run it past David.

It was again observed (not by the Financial Director) that The Chairman had not been seen since he was given custody of the £80 drinks allowance for the aborted Foxton fixture. Speculation was rife although the Competition Supremo felt that the Chair was ‘good for it’ !!!

The meeting closed at 12.30.

PRESENT: P.F, D.G-M, M.C, L.W(l/e), G.W, P.B, M.S, C.M, B.D, G.A, T.H, T.M, J.G(1), J.G(2).

The Cardinal agreed to Chair the meeting due to the absence of the Straggler.

RESULTS: No 2’s were posted. The D’soD were the Scuttler and Cardinal with 25 points apiece. DDoD was Brains with 26 points. Kwok was runner up with 34 points. The worthy winner with a formidable 39 points and champine of the day was Wellen. H/caps will be adjusted accordingly.

FINANCE: The swears pot totalled £4.60. The contributions to each of the kitties was closely monitored by the ever vigilant Geezer, to ensure there was no repeat of last week, when the 2’s kitty was in deficit to the tune of 60p. There was much concern about the whereabouts of the Straggler, since he appears to have absconded with the the cash, allocated from the swears tin, for the aborted trip to Foxton!!!

TOASTS: To Shotgun wishing him a speedy recovery after his forthcoming surgery.
To Tyrell Hatton who won the Turkish Open on the 4th playoff hole under floodlights.
To the England cricket team.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING:
Winscales confirmed that he is continuing to pursue his enquiries about a trip to a golf tournament in the new year, possibly in April. He is looking for suggestions from the members and will report back when he has some more concrete proposals.
* Wellen had spoken to the head green keeper during his round and he had praised the MOHGS for carrying bags and not using motorised trolleys.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Hon. Fin. Sec. has contacted the club caterers and determined that the menu for the party will be a choice between Chilli and rice/chips or curry and rice/chips. The food will be paid for from the swears tin. The party will take place in the clubhouse on Monday 9 Dec., after a round of golf using only 3 club plus a putter. The competition will be for the Christmas Shield which is at present in the safekeeping of the present holder, Brains. The party will take place even if the weather is inclement and the golf has to be cancelled. Christmas attire is not obligatory but extra portions of chips/rice may be awarded to those making an effort. The Hon. Fin. Sec. needs to know the number of participants next week so that he can place an order with the caterers.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.20.
Burt Kwok.

Attendees

FB, ABW,MC,DF,JG,JG,DGM,TH,PL,MM,TM,CM,MS,KS,LW,GW.

Results

1 two at the 17th by Herbie (£3.20).

DoD Straggler and Soapy + 1 shot.

RUp Crocs&Geezer, Monty&Shotgun (£1 each)

W Herbie&Rabbi (£6 each) – 1 shot.

Cash

2xjumper fines (£1) + swears (£5.90). Cash being held in Crocs posh locker.

Toasts

Rory Mac (HSBC), Lewis Hamilton (F1 Champ), Scuttler (on his return to action).

Minutes of 28/10

Accepted.

Foxton

Shagpile to explore potential rebooking opportunities.

AoB

The Laird gave his apologies for non attendance next Monday.

Meeting closed at 13:10.

PRESENT: T.H(n/p), P.F, C.D, L.W, F.B, P.B, J.G2, P.L(l/e), G.W, K.S, T.M, C.M, M.S, A.B-W, J.G, M.M, D.G-M.

APOLOGIES: D.F.

RESULTS: Today’s game was a singles competition with 17 participants. There was one2 posted on the 17th by 2Beers who pouched the kitty. DoD was the unfortunate Kwok with a derisory 22 points. DDoD was Dewy with a slightly better score of 24 points. Joint runners up with 36 points apiece were Johnny, the Rabbi and the President. This week’s winner with a massive 37 points was the ever popular Brains. H/caps will be adjusted accordingly.

Not for the first time, the 2’s kitty was short by 60p. The Geezer proposed that we have a kitty monitor to check the pot for financial irregularities. The Chair appealed for vigilance and was convinced that some 2’s cash may have been mistakenly gone into the swears pot.

TOASTS:

To the England RU team who successfully reached the final of the World Cup.To Tiger Woods who equalled Sam Sneeds record of wins on the PGA Tour.
To Stephen Brown who won the Portuguese Open and thus retained his tour card.
To the Geezer who won last week’s Seniors Comp.
To the Kid who gained a distinction for his MBA.

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING:

The minutes were agreed but the Chair challenged two of the reported points. He felt that he was unfairly criticised for not proposing a toast to the recuperating Scuttler. The Chair, in his own defence declared that he had proposed a toast to Scuttler the previous week and could not be expected to propose a toast every time the Scuttler made an appearance. He also felt that he had been unjustly criticised for a verbal rebuke to poor Herbie. The President questioned whether the Chair was being advised by Dominic Cummings.

BUSINESS:

Shagpile was present to give an update on the forthcoming trip to Foxton. He said that breakfasts could be arranged for those arriving early. He also announced that the first tee time was set for 12 noon and appealed for contestants to arrive no later than 11.30. Cars should be parked in the car park but can be moved closer to the accommodation when the bulk of the members have left.

* The Hon. Fin. Sec., magnanimously declared that the subsidy for overnight stays had historically been awarded at £10/man. He then dipped into his overflowing coffers and produced £80 which was gratefully accepted on behalf of the overnighters by the enthusiastic Chair.

* There will be at least 8 golfers playing next week at Morpeth. Brains appealed that the results be sent to him in order to update the h/cap board.

* Winscales proposed that the MOHGS should give serious consideration, in the new year, to hiring a bus for a trip to an Open Golf Tournament. He will make enquiries and report back.

* The Geezer revealed that he was in possession of a token for a fourball at Eaglescliff. He has played the course many times before and was therefore willing to donate it to anyone interested in tackling this challenging course.

* It was decided that the Christmas party would be held in the golf club, using the club caterers for a buffet lunch. The Hon. Fin. Sec. agreed to make further enquiries as to the selection of food available, costs etc.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1.45.

Burt Kwok.

PRESENT: C.M, D.F, P.F, C.D, F.B, J.G, M.M, A.L, P.L, J.G, K.S, G.A, T.M, B.D, M.S.

RESULTS: Today’s game was a Texas Scramble. Results were delivered by the hirsute and ever enthusiastic Laird, who was congratulated for his choice of competition. There were 2 x 2’s posted by Dewy, Crocs & Laird and Shagpile, Monty & the Rabbi. There were only 3.4 shots separating first and last place, therefore competition was rife. The DoD’s were Shagpile, Monty & the Rabbi with a paltry 69.7 points. DD’soD were Wellen, the Geezer & Herbie with 68.9 points. Runners up with 68.5 points were Winscales, Soapy & Biggles. This week’s Champines with a massive 66.3 points were the popular trio of Dewy, Crocs & the Laird. The winners will be pulled by one shot apiece, whilst the duffers gain an extra shot apiece.

TOASTS: To the President, who has been absent for a while but has returned to the fold looking lean and fit.

To Biggles, who has also been absent on manoeuvres and returned with the beginnings of a handlebar moustache and a Peaky Blinder haircut.

To Crocs who benefited to the tune of £140 after a punt on Marty Longstaff scoring the winning goal against Man U.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING:
The Laird and Crocs had a showdown at the OK corral with the club manager in order to discuss the booking of tee times over the coming months. They reported that the whole situation was really a storm in a teacup which has been blown into hurricane proportions by Chinese whispers. In order to clarify the point it was inferred that there’s many a slip twixt cup and lip and necessity is the mother of invention, therefore after many fruitful hours of hardball negotiations, in essence, very little has changed. There will be a block booking of 4 tee times from 8.40-9.04 over the winter months, with the exception of Dec & Jan when the tee times will be 8.48-9.12. At the end of the season, the situation will be revisited and negotiations will recommence.
The Laird and Crocs were thanked for their diligence and doggedness in bringing the situation to a satisfactory conclusion.
BUSINESS:
* Crocs has pouched the swears for safekeeping. (£1).
* The Christmas party was broached by the Chair who was concerned that the table tennis event, in his considerable estimation, took up too much time at the expense of many of the other planned festivities.
* The Geezer proposed that we use the excess funds at our disposal, to hire the Swing Room for a driving competition. The Chair urged caution until the keeper of the cash was available to authorise such a drastic transaction. Brains was also wary that we may be jumping from the frying pan into the fire re the aforementioned table tennis and the fracturing caused. The whole event obviously is in need of overhaul and sensitive deliberation.
* Herbie asked for clarification of the date of the Christmas Party and was informed that the event would be held on Mon 9 December.
* The Rabbi was concerned that at present he is the only person available to enter names for Wednesday’s competitions and is experiencing severe criticism from other club members due to the number of names he is submitting. He revealed that it may not be possible to continue to submit as many names in the future without additional help.

There being no other business, the meeting concluded amicably at 1.25.

Burt Kwok.

PRESENT: P.L, D.F, P.B, M.S, T.M, B.D, A.B-W, M.M, D.G-M, J.G, G.A, P.F, F.B, C.M, M.C.

RESULTS: There was only one 2, posted by Monty on the 17th. He received a fistful of cash which included rollovers. Today’s Comp was threesomes where the best two scores on each hole were counted. D’soD were Bumpers, Kwok and Winscales with a derisory 61 points. They will each receive a one shot lift. DD’soD were the Rabbi, Laird and Crocs with 69 points. Runners up were Shagpile, 2Beers and Shotgun with 72 points. The worthy winners with an immense 74 points were the Geezer, Wellen and Herbie. Each will be pulled by one shot. Brains is on a well deserved holiday and is obviously exempt from MOHGS duties, therefore those members who have been pulled or gained extra shots will not be notified until he is officially back to modify the table.

The Laird, graciously handed over the previous week’s winnings to Kwok and Bumpers.

TOASTS: Both David Grosch-Miller and Alan Beaumont-Whigham warmly commended Dina Asher-Smith who was narrowly pipped at the post by Shelly-Ann Frazier-Price at the IAAF meeting in Doha and thus became the first British woman to medal in an international-sprint.

TOASTS:

To Shotgun who was a member of the winning team in the recent Autumn Leaves Comp. The Laird was a member of the team which was runner up.

To the Geezer, who recently became a G/dad to new born baby Jack. The Geezer referred to the new born as ‘ wor Jack, ‘ and was gently teased by Herbie for incorrect use of the vernacular. This resulted in a howl of protests from the indigenous members who applauded the erstwhile cockney for his choice of language.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING: The Chair was back in his rightful spot at the head of the table, looking sharp and fit after his trip down the Swannee River. He began proceedings by requesting that all members continue to be flexible, adaptable and light on their feet like ‘ dancing queens.’ He was also perplexed about the fact that the meeting last week had voted that in future two two balls should replace a final 4 ball in order to speed up the game. However he agreed that we must sail with the wind, continue to evolve and be mindful of prevailing conditions when making judgments.

BUSINESS:

*Bumpers questioned the Comp. Sec about today’s competition and why the format had been changed at the last minute. He was referred back to the Chairs opening statement about flexibility. The late arrival of one member had necessitated changes to be made quickly and the Comp. Sec. was forced to make decisions on the hoof.

*The Chair reminded all participants to arrive promptly at 8.15 for the draw at 8.30. He then proposed a toast to the beleaguered tosser who continues unfailingly to fulfil a thankless task in often trying circumstances.

*The Honourable Member for Toxteth reported that he was made aware of grumblings from dissatisfied club members about the block booking by MOHGS on Monday mornings. The GC manager had been approached by the aforementioned malcontents and rumour has it that he is considering the cancellation of the of the block booking in the near future.

FINANCE: The Chancellor, accompanied by his burgeoning box of cash, issued his Autumn Statement. He announced that due to fewer away days and no weekend retreats, his box was now overflowing and he was considering employing Securicor to accompany him to meetings to ensure the integrity of the box. The total at his disposal has now reached the dizzy heights of £320. The members were stunned into silence by this fiscal revelation. Crocs was first off the mark to thank the Hon. Fin. Sec. for his stringent stewardship of the cash as well as his continued diligence and professionalism.

# Shagpile revealed that he will attend Foxton GC this week and attempt to negotiate a good deal for an overnighter. A straw poll revealed that many MOHGS would be interested.

# The Laird, Herbie, the Chair and the Cardinal offered their apologies for absence next Monday.

The meeting was brought to a satisfactory conclusion at 1.20pm.

Burt Kwok.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PF(left early), MC(left early), RY(left early), PB, GA, PL, LW, ABW, JG, DF, CM, TM, MM,

The Rabbi assumed the Chair in the absence of the Chair who it was thought was at some inconvenience with Thomas Cook!

The Scribe did a runner and left the FD with the task of recording events.

Competition Results;

No twos today, £2.60 in the hands of the FD for next week.

Duffer of the Day was Shagpile with 22 points.

Deputy Duffer was The Geezer with 25 points, who was none too happy with Shaggers because he had hoped for a lift of 2 shots.

Runners up with 33 points were Winscale and Bumpers who get £2 each.

However the morning’s winner was Kwock, who was not there to receive the accolades or the £9 winnings. Safely pouched by The Laird as was Bumpers winnings. He claims that they will be paid out when next seen!

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Swears gleaned £4.30 and Geezers Cards £3.60.

Last weeks minutes were agreed. There had been however an exchange of e-mails over the Comp. Secs. playful interpretation of handicap adjustments. Hobson’s Chippy had sent an e-mail thanking MOHGS for their hospitality.

Toasts

Last week Solhiem Cup Team, England Cricket Team, Ben Stokes.

This week Danny Willets and some scientist who has discovered the obesity gene while working in Greggs!!

Johnnie is looking for short clubs, it was unclear if he has shrunk or he required them for a shorter member of his family. Anyone who can help bring the said clubs next week.

The Geezer proposed, seconded by Winscale, that in future for singles competitions the groupings should be threes and twos no fourballs should be played. The teller noted four votes for the proposal and two against. The Competition Cabal viewed this as a good suggestion but immediately demanded another vote because the result was not to their satisfaction. It was suggested by Brains that the decision should be deferred until 31 October!!! Remind anyone of anything.

The meeting then sank into despair and closed at 1.20pm

PRESENT: B.D, F.B, C.M, P.F, J.G, P.L, P.B, D.F, A.B-W, M.S, D.G-M, M.M, T.H, L.W.

Today’s game was a 4 BBB competition v Hobson GC.

RESULTS: The game was an overwhelming success, with victory for the first time going the way of the MOHGS. The team with the highest points haul was the Rabbi and Kwok with a mighty 47 points. The Straggler and Cardinal were second. The winners will be pulled by 2 shots apiece.

The Laird thanked all competitors for their attendance, sportsmanship and good humour. The Hobson captain replied on behalf of the visitors and remarked upon the good condition of the course before extending an invitation for a return march. The Chairman thanked all participants and commended the Laird and the Hobson captain for their joint organisation of a very successful day.

Burt Kwok.

PRESENT: P.F, A.B-W, P.L, J.G, G.W, L.W, C.D, M.C.

APOLOGIES: From all not present.

RESULTS: Today’s game was a four ball better ball. Only one 2 recorded by the Rabbi on the 8th, scoops the whole pot of £1.60.

DoD’s were the aforementioned Rabbi and El Mat with 34 points, who will receive one shot apiece. Runners up were Brains and Dewey with 41 points. The winners and today’s champs with 42 points were Kwok and Shotgun who will each be pulled by one shot.

TOASTS: To Nick Mason, the former drummer of Pink Floyd who used his considerable fortune to save Bolton Wanderers from departing the Football league. Johnny Walker with his astute knowledge of the rock scene also added that the aforementioned had made a pile of cash from various business ventures associated with his virtuoso drumming.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
BUSINESS:

* The Rabbi who chaired today’s meeting, recommended that all participants attend next week’s game at Beamish, no later than 9am. This will enable the organisers to complete the pre match preparations and the competitors to imbibe their breakfasts of choice. He expected the first tee off time to be at about 10.15.
* The match v Hobsons is to be held at Morpeth with an expected first tee off at 10.15.
* The members were informed that Herby is still pondering on a venue for an away day in October.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 12.40.

Burt Kwok.