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

Today’s Comp was off the white tees for the club Championship.

RESULTS: The results were marred by a slight controversy which involved Dewey and Winker. Apparently Dewey was on the green and leaning over to mark his ball when Winker took his putt and holed the shot via a rebound off Dewey’s putter. There was much consternation and head scratching over the indiscretion, with some members thinking that Winker should be deducted 2 shots. The Chair who was playing in this threesome, decreed that Winker play the shot again. Winker then holed out for 4. The Chair has pledged to get to the bottom of the problem and come back with a definitive ruling. Where is St. Rappe when he is needed.

There were 4 x 2’s recorded by Winker(2), Dewey and the Chair. D’soD were the Geezer and Bumpers with 21 points apiece. DDoD was 2 Beers with 27 points. The runner up was Dewey with 37 points. The overall winner and the winner of the MOHGS Championship 2017 was the ever popular Burty Kwok. The current holder is the Scuttler who will no doubt return the trophy when he returns from his jollies and present it to his worthy successor.

FINANCES: Geezers cards—£4, Swears—£3.40, Fines—£1.50.

TOASTS: To Tommy Fleetwood who won the French Open.

To the Lions who beat the All Blacks in the second test.

To Burt Kwok who won last week’s Seniors Comp.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: The Chair does not have Herbies email. If any member has the email address, please forward it to the Chair.

The Rabbi was concerned that there was no alternative venue planned for next week, which is Seniors invitation day at Morpeth. The Chair proposed that he would make enquiries about availability at Bedlington. Crocs will also check for availability at Westerhope and the City course. 10-12 members are interested in playing with the City course the marginal favourite.

The Rabbi announced that the tees are booked for the usual times next week. The Laird apologised in advance for his absence.

The Chair informed the membership that shirts and jumpers can be ordered by emailing him with choice and colour of apparel and sizes.

B. Kwok (Hon. Sec. pro tem.)

The annual match against the Beamish Dirty Dozen has always been a much anticipated event in the calendar. This year, which is the third year of jousting was blessed with good weather, a magnificently prepared course and organisation of the highest calibre. The organiser as ever was the renowned Jock St. Rappe, who pulled out all the stops and delivered a day of top class competition.

The day began with bacon sandwiches and coffee in the clubhouse before the competition began in earnest. The pairings were sorted and the contestants began the match which was a 4BBB with the added interest of an individual team stableford competition.

What followed was a ding dong battle of wits and endeavour with Beamish initially in the ascendency, winning the first two games. However the MOHGS held their nerve and eventually began to show their true class. The wins began to flow until eventually the game was won 5-3.

In the clubhouse, the renowned Strap was busy collating the scores prior to announcing the results. The MOHGS were proclaimed as champions and the icing on the cake was that Herbie and Kwok also won the team stableford competition.

Kwok, captain for the day, thanked the organiser and praised the opposition for their sportsmanship and camaraderie. He also remarked that the team looked forward to the rematch at Beamish in September. Harry Garside replied on behalf of the opposition, thanked the organiser and warned that the DD would be better prepared and more resolute in the rematch.

Burt Kwok(Temporary Captain and clerk).

In attendance, ‘The Executive’, EE, DF, CM, MC, GA, TH, BL.

The Prof played but excused himself from the meeting on the grounds of matters of national importance.

Toasts – To the Scotland Rugby Union team for an impressive win over Australia, British Lions and all the other Home nations for victories in various parts of the world.  (The rugger faction within the MOHGS seems to be asserting themselves through toasting.)

A heartfelt bon voyage was given the President with regard to his pending trip down-under.

Results

Duffer of the Day – The Laird, 30 points

Deputy Duffer – The President – 31 points

Runner up – Bumpers – 38 points – £3

Champion – The Chair – 39 points – £7

Other scores – GA (33),  EE (32), TH (36), PL (32), CM (35), BY (33).

2’s were recorded by Prof and Crocks but as there was a shortfall of 20p in the kitty they only received 90p each.

Geezer cards raised £3 and swears a miserly £1.20.

The minutes of the previous  meeting were accepted and two matters arose:-

1. Crocks received his overdue carry-over of £3.70 for a previous 2.
2. It appears that the missing email addresses of Dewy and Herbie were pouched by Jocks.  In the circumstances it would be appreciated if Jocks could forward this note to the said parties and last week’s minutes, if he still has them.

MOHGS v Dirty Dozen

Jocks sent a text requesting if possible that another two MOHGS be found for the team as there had been a surge in interest from the Dirty Dozen.   Jethro rose to the challenge and confirmed he would like a bacon sandwich and coffee.   At present there are no other definite takers but Bumpers might be available.   It was suggested from the floor that Winker could be approached and I believe he is playing with the Executive on Wednesday when this matter will be aired.   in the circumstances Jocks might wish to contact Shotgun and Two-Beers directly.

Normal tee-times in a fortnight’s time hopefully will be confirmed by the ever-lovable Rabbi and the MOHGS expressed gratitude that Wednesday tee-times would continue in the safe hands of Scuttler and Rabbi.

The meeting closed at 1.23 precisely.

In attendance – GA, FB, AB-W, MC, CD, DF, JG, TH, PL, TM, CM, KS, BY, MS and an unfit RH joined us for the meeting.  We welcomed a new member, Malcolm Sage who accepted the nickname ‘Herbie’ – but the Chair has reservations on this soubriquet on the grounds that it is infra dig.

Toasts to England’s U20s for winning the World Cup and somewhat prematurely (as observed by the Chair) to the Lions for winning a match against a local side.

Results

Duffer of Day – Dewey 24pts

Deputy Duffers – The Chair and Scuttler 25pts

Runner-up – Crocks 37pts

Champion – The Laird 38pts

Other Scores

GA (34), AB-W (35), MC (27), JG (29), PL (32), TM (37), KS (32), BY (34), MS (34).

Crocks collected £2.80 for 2s but was short changed on the carry-over.

Geezer cards raised £4.40, includes 60p from Windscale unpaid from last week and swears a further £2.80p.

The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted and no matters were arising.  The match against Beamish Park will take place on Monday 26 June and is be well supported and Jocks is arranging coffee/bacon sandwiches beforehand.

The Chair is looking into the possibility of an away day at Bedlington on 12 July to avoid the rescheduled Seniors’ Invitation Day – let us hope it is more successful than Whitley Bay.   Dewey is still not receiving the minutes and the Chair asked him to write down his email address.  This he did but it was not forwarded to the Chair.   Nor was Herbie’s email address.   Hurry home Kwouk.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB,CM,FB,PL,TM,MM,CD,ABM,MC,JG,KS,RH,TB (meeting only)

Competition Results;

No two posted therefore two’s pot of £3.70 handed over to the Chair for safe keeping.

Duffer of the Day was Dewey with a derisory 26 points, with 10 points added for only 3 clubs!!

Deputy Duffer was Two Beers with 33 points.

Runners up were The Chair and The Geezer with 43 points and £3 Winner and Recipient of the Soapy Dish with 44 points was Brains.

Unfortunately the dish is still in Soapy’s bathroom, he will present it at next MOHGS get together.

Handicaps to be adjusted as per the rules of MOHGS.

Geezers Cards were in play and returned £2.60

Swears made 80p but contributions for wrong attire from Shagpile & Jocks boosted the funds by another quid.

Toasts:

Crocs, Dewey, Scuttler, Dewey again for upholding the good name of MOHGS in the Seniors Competitions.

Philip Rickard

Finally in recognition of his day, Soapy with birthday wishes.

Previous minutes were agreed as a correct record.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Chairman took names for his Quaich knockout.

Draw next Monday.

Names taken by Crocs for away day at Bellingham on Wednesday. Dewey offered to chuck in a fourball to defray the costs. He should be toasted again.

Only the Chair and Dewey are available for the Newbiggin Lifeboat Day Golf comp. on 28 June. Shagpile to find some mates to form a fourball.

Awayday at Burgham offered by The Geezer sometime in late August. Only £10 donation for each player, 11 plus The Geezer. Names to be taken later.

Match v Dirty Dozen on 26 June. RH to organise bacon buty and coffee for those wishing to partake. MOHGS Captain will sort out on his return from Canada. (or perhaps he has been taken hostage by the Souix)

Brains (who is a recipient) reminded The Chair to distribute the winnings for today.

Meeting disintegrated at 1.45pm.

Present – The President, The Chair, The Laird, 2 Beers, Crocks, Brains, Prof, The Rabbi, The Geezer, Windscale.

Toast – To the Happy Couple, the Geezer’s beautiful daughter and her fiancé (a member of Morpeth Golf Club – 5 handicap) on their engagement – a union surely made in heaven.

1. Now to other more mundane matters.

The minutes of the last meeting were accepted by omission, obviously no matters arising.

2              Competition Results – DoD Windscale 27 points, DDoD Soapy 29 points.

Runners-up – Rabbi/Geezer 38 points (£1.50 each)

Winners – Prof/Brains 41 points (£3.50 each)

Other scores – The Chair 37, Laird 34, Crocks 34, 2 Beers 30.

The Laird received £2 for chipping in at the 8^th (owed 20p by the Geezer), Geezer cards realised £2.20  on the day although 60p is still owed by Windscale and £1.40 was collected in  swears.   An updated MOGHS handicap board taking account of the Hunley Hall trip (?) is enclosed.   The Laird seemed somewhat upset because the Bamburgh trip was not taken into account.   However, it was explained that normal club handicaps were used and the pairs competition did include non-MOGHS, if this is not a contradiction in terms.

3.           Soapy Day – (The President looking hale and hearty) – reminded the meeting that this would be next Monday 5^th June (normal tee times).   He confirmed that £83 would be placed behind the bar corresponding to the number of his birthdays to allow festivities to get underway – long may he reign.

He proposed (and the competition directorate accepted) that players competing for ‘Soapy’s Dish’ could opt to carry between 14 and 4 clubs (the minimum being 3 clubs plus putter).   Correspondingly points would be added to each player’s final score (not handicap) i.e. 4 clubs = +10 points, 5 clubs = +9, 6 clubs =+8 points, etc.  The adjustment to be done by each scorer on the 1^st tee (not white tees even on this the first Monday of the month).  An additional adjustment of 5 points would be added to the score of any MOGH who could verify that he had reached the age of 80.   Verification would be in the form of £80 behind the bar.

So be there or be square!

4. The Chairman’s Quaish – Brains expressed concern that this competition (in the form of a singles Calcutta) was falling beind schedule.   Therefore by next Monday MOGHS wishing to take part must inform Brains or the Chair.   If necessary a preliminary round will be introduced to sort the wheat from the chaff.

There were other matters raised relating to competitions but quite frankly I have forgotten but no doubt these will be raised again in the near future.

5. Away Day at Bellingham – 12^th June 2017.  The meeting expressed gratitude to Crocks who is arranging an Away Day on Monday 12^th June necessitated by Seniors Invitation Day at Morpeth.  At the moment 3 tee times are envisaged from about 10am but no doubt there will be room for manoeuvre.  To be finalised on Monday.

6. Away Day at Burgham – the influential Geezer has access to vouchers which will be used for another Away Day, probably in September. A contribution to a dog’s charity has been suggest and £10 seemed reasonable to dog lovers.  Those who do not appreciate our canine friends may think a bone more appropriate.

7. Newbiggin Rotary Golf Competition – Wednesday 28^th June – tee times 12noon to 15.30.  Entry fee £100 per team of 4 inclusive of green fees and a meal.   This is the sort of event that the MOGHS support, although it is on a Wednesday.  We are looking for 4 and at the moment Dewy and The Chair have expressed their interest.   Entries by 21^st June – please inform the Chair.

Other matters must have been raised at the meeting but in the absence of our trusty secretary, Kwouk, (currently rubbing shoulders with the Mounties) this will have to do.

Yours in Sport

The Chair

All the combatants arrived promptly on Sunday with the weather Gods smiling. The sun shone brightly there was little wind so the scene was set for a festival of golf. The buggies were lined up ready for action and the competition began. The Laird distributed the scorecards and extracted fees from each player. His organisation throughout was impeccable and has set the bar at an extraordinarily high level.

The Rabbi agreed to Chair both meetings due to the enforced absence of the Chair.

RESULTS: The first game of the weekend extravaganza was a singles competition for the much coveted Hunley Hall trophy. The D’soD were the unfortunate Shotgun and Prof with 20 points apiece. DD’soD were Kwok and Dewey with a miserable 26 points apiece. The runner up was Crocs with a more presentable score of 35 points. The winner with a very creditable 36 points and the trophy winner was the redoubtable and determined Rabbi. No 2’s were posted. The trophy was presented by last year’s winner, Crocs, who confessed that there was superficial damage to the magnificent prize which had been inflicted, accidentally by his mission controller during a frenzied cleaning campaign. The Rabbi graciously accepted his prize and admitted that his round had not been completely trouble free, in that he had visited most bunkers on the course. The Cardinal and Laird were the recipients of the mystery pairs Comp.

The Laird announced that the h/caps would be readjusted overnight to reflect today’s results.

Shotgun proposed that the Laird was the best under secretary for competitions that we have ever had. The Scuttler, resplendent in high viz yellow, seconded the proposal which was universally agreed.

TOASTS: To the Prof, who won last week’s Seniors Comp, by a country mile.

To Jock St. Rappe who was unfortunately absent with back problems.

Condolences were expressed for newly relegated Hull City FC.

The meeting closed in good spirits at 6.20.

The revellers imbibed several well deserved pints before changing for the evening meal prior to embarking on more chicanery and entertainment.

After the meal, Crocs whipped out his banjo and proceeded to rock the joint with his well chosen repertoire of ballads. He was ably abetted by the boys who sang with gusto and provided other guests and bar staff with free entertainment.

Kwok provided a quiz which was won by the Prof.

SUNDAY: The Comp was 4 BBB and the Laird who had worked tirelessly throughout the night, presented each group with scorecards and set the days session in motion. It must be stated that the weather had turned nasty with gale force winds and showers. However this did not dent the enthusiasm at this point and the boys set about their tasks with naive gusto, like lambs to the slaughter. The course was at its most challenging which was reflected in the scores.

RESULTS: DoD were Rabbi and Kwok with a miserable 29 points. DDoD were the Cardinal and Laird with 32 points. Prof and Crocs were the runners up with 35 points. The winners were the popular pairing of Dewey and Shotgun with 36 points. Mystery prizes were awarded to Scuttler, Kwok, Brains, Winker and the Laird/Cardinal.
Toasts were proposed to the Laird and Brains, who together have consolidated and promoted the Hunley experience to the great benefit and delight of all the participants.
Brains agreed to update the h/cap board.

POST-MORTEM: Everyone appears to have had a good time, however it was felt that standards had fallen in regards to the catering at Hunley. Breakfast was now a serve yourself buffet which in past years had been served individually to each guest. It was thought that the price of the weekend had risen by 20 per cent but the service had reduced by a similar proportion. Some people also considered that the evening meal was not as good as previous years.

Dewey commented that the course was in pristine condition.

Most people agreed that the buggies were a godsend, especially on day two.
There was a general discussion about possible venues for other away days, before the meeting began to fragment and the Rabbi called time gentlemen please. The weary yet invigorated revellers began to leave the venue to return to familiar haunts.

Dewey has not been receiving emails and requested to be put on the list at —dewison@btinternet.com.

BURT KWOK.

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

Due to the absence of the proper Chairman, the meeting was chaired by his able and trusty lieutenant, the Rabbi.

RESULTS: The results were declared by the under secretary for competitions, the Laird, who in the absence of his boss has gained at least six inches in height, a jauntiness in his step and the focussed aggression of a lion on heat. There were four 2’s posted by Kwok, Rabbi, Laird and 2 Beers who shared a rollover pot of which a portion is still in the safekeeping of the Cardinal. DoD was the unfortunate Rabbi with a score of 28 points. There was some consternation that he had deliberately choked in order to increase his h/cap for the forthcoming Hunley trip, however under intense scrutiny it was revealed by his playing companions that he actually was crap. DD’soD were Brains and the Geezer with 29 points apiece. The runner up was the Prof with 35 points. The outright winner with a magnificent 43 unassailable points was 2 Beers.

The cards were collected by Crocs, who in tandem with Jocks, is attempting to update the results spreadsheet. They should be applauded for their endeavours, as the sheet gives an excellent overview of the data and the progress or lack of for each member over an extended period.

FINANCES: Geezers cards—–£2.80. Swears—-£3.30.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

TOASTS: To the Toon who became champs of the Championship.

To 2 Beers and Johnny Crispy who won last week’s Seniors and to Kwok and the Prof who were third in the same event.

HUNLEY HALL: The rules and regs for the weekend were revealed by the Laird, who had also produced a printout of the agenda. On Sunday there will be a singles Comp for the Hunley Hall trophy. Monday will be a 4BBB Comp. The full text will be available for perusal at the venue and includes groupings for the singles and BB comps as well as the  divisions of prize money. All decisions of the assistant Comp Sec are sacrosanct and members beware that there will be zero tolerance of any form of intransigence.

Brains reminded the group that the first tee off time on Sunday is 1.15. On Monday the first tee off is at 10.15. It was decided that dinner will be taken at 7.30. Buggies will be available on both days. There was a huge vote of thanks for Brains for organising the event and to the Laird for organising the order of play.

* There was a disappointing turnout of MOHGS for the Lifeboat appeal at Newbiggin on Friday, when only 2 members attended.

* The members who are definitely attending the Bamburgh game on 22 May are: Rabbi, Prof, Kwok, Brains, Cardinal, Jocks, Crocs, Shotgun and Straggler. The Geezer agreed to be first reserve. The Laird unfortunately will be in Lanzarote, therefore the Straggler who had agreed to be first reserve, will be called upon to play.

AOB: Due to the Scuttlers sartorial elegance at last week’s game it was suggested that he be given a new nickname of High Viz. However no decision can be taken until the AGM therefore the Scuttler can breathe easy pro tem.

The meeting closed at 1.20.

Burty Kwok.

Note: Present – RH, CM, DG-M, BY, JG, TH, PL, DF, GW, FB, CC.

Results:-  Duffer of the Day – The Laird (24 points)

Deputy Duffer of the Day – The Prof (29 points)

Runner up – The Rabbi – (35 points and £3.50p)

Champion – The Scuttler (42 points and £7.50p)

There were no 2s, swears raised £2, Geezer cards £3.80 and The Chair generously donated 50p for not having any MOGHS  apparel on on this the first Monday of the month.

Matters discussed:- Last week’s minutes were accepted and no matters arose.   It was agreed that white tees would not be used on Bank Holidays and there was enthusiasm with regard to the possibility of an away-day at Burgham in September which has been researched by Windscale.

Next week’s tee-off times:- 8.48, 8.56, 9.04.

The meeting closed at 1.02pm.

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

Only 9 members were present today therefore the game was singles played in groups of three.

APOLS: Jock St. Rappe who it was reported was feeling rather fragile.

RESULTS: The Chair was required to sort out the results as well as Chair the meeting, which is a sizeable task and worthy of respect.

DoD was Brains with a score of 26 points. DDoD was the poor frazzled Chair with 29 points. The runners up with 35 points apiece were Crocs, El Mat and Winscales. The overall winner with a very creditable 37 points was the redoubtable Dewy.

FINANCE: Geezers Cards—£2.40. 2’s—£1.80. Swears—£1.60.

TOASTS: To Dewy and the Geezer for a masterful performance in winning the Seniors Texas Scramble last week.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: It was noted that the Geezer is currently in receipt of last week’s takings. The Chair admitted to owing the Geezer 30 bob which he promised to repay upon demand.

* There appears to be at least 2 vacancies for the game at Newbiggin tomorrow. The Rabbi is unable to play because he is attending a funeral. If there are any takers please contact Shagpile asap.

* The Chair will take orders for new attire, the week after next.

* A gentle reminder that the trip to Hunley Hall is fast approaching. The first tee off will be at 1pm on Sunday 14 May.

* The Chair has given a modicum of thought to organising a Summer Party, which he has tentatively dubbed “Midsummer Madness,” and would include party games plus a curry in the clubhouse. Any further thoughts on the format would be warmly received. Upon further thought he considered the title “Curry and Frolics,” might be more appropriate.

* The away day to Bamburgh will be on Monday 22 May.

* The Chair appealed for ideas for away days to be discussed at the next meeting.

* The Chair, wearing the Comp. Sec. hat, decreed that out of bounds on the 18th, shall be demarcated by the white poles. Balls which travel beyond the poles will be deemed out of play.

The Rabbi has booked 4 tees for next week which is a Bank Holiday. Tee times are 8.40, 8.48, 8.56 and 9.04.

There being no further business, the meeting concluded at 1.10pm.

BURT.