PRESENT: P.F, M.M, B.H, F.B, C.M, J.G, T.M, T.H, P.L. The President arrived in time to hear the results, fresh from his trip down under, looking fit and relaxed and in possession of a new and trendy looking hat.

RESULTS: Today’s comp. was played off the white tees since it is the first game of the month. DoD was Jocks with a miserly 23 points. DDoD was the Scuttler with a slightly better score of 24 points. The Straggler was runner up with 31 points. The winner and champine of the week was the indefatigable Shaggers with 33 points. 2×2’s were posted by Crocs and Shaggers who each received the magnificent sum of £3.70, which includes money carried over from previous weeks.

FINANCE: £3.20 was collected in swears and £2.80 in Geezers Cards—-J.G(80p), B.H(60p), C.M(20p), P.F(20p), M.M(20p), F.B(40p), T.H(40p).

TOASTS: To the jet lagged President who returned hotfoot from Oz and was warmly welcomed back to the fold by the over effusive Chair.

Thomas Pieters the Ryder rookie who performed manfully in the competition.

To Bobby Jocks who won last week’s Senior’s competition but tried to hide his light under a bushel.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING:

* Shagpile is formulating his team for the match v Bedlington, at Bedlington next Tuesday. The definites at present are—– M.M, P.F, B.H, G.A, F.B, J.G, P.L, C.M, T.M, K.S, D.F. The captain awaits news from B.Y, T.H and V.P, who expressed an interest in playing. The cost of the junket will be £15/person. Breakfasts will be available if required. The rules of play will be decided on the day after consultation with the Bedlington crew. K.O is expected to be 10am on the dot.

* Biggles sent goodwill greeting from his latest posting in Malaysia.

* No further progress on Craigie Law. A possible jaunt to Carlisle will be put on hold until next year.

* The Caterers are reported to be leaving within the next 6 months if not sooner. This news leaves the door open for the possibility of a shared meal at the Christmas Party. More to follow on this vital subject.

* The Chair and the Scuttler were in deep discussion throughout today’s round, about the possibility of playing a competition using the Ryder Cup format. The idea is in the embryonic stage, but was welcomed by the group as a possible contender. The game would include foursomes, four balls and singles within the same round. It was not deemed to be a goer on party day, since custom dictates that the format is 3 clubs and a putter over 12 holes. However further discussion on this subject is eagerly anticipated. It was suggested that the teams could be captained by the Chair and the President. It was provisionally decided that such a match could be played on 7 Nov.

The meeting closed at 1.35pm

Burt Kwok.

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

RESULTS: There were no 2’s carded therefore £1.80 will be carried forward along with the previous two weeks worth of 2’s cash. DoD was poor old Kwok with 26 points. DDoD was the Rabbi with 27 points. The Chair was the unfortunate runner up with 35 points. Joint winners were Crocs and Shagpile with 36 points apiece. Other scores were Brains–33, Shotgun—32, Jethro—32, Windscale—29.

FINANCE: Geezers cards—£2.60, Swears—-£4. In the safekeeping of the Rabbi.

Kwok and Jethro were welcomed back to the fold after their hols by the gracious Chair.

TOASTS: To Arnold Palmer RIP, who was remembered not only for his golfing prowess but also for his warm personality and generous donations to charity.

To Rory McIlroy who won the FedEx trophy as well as the tour championship and the £11 million odd quid which accompanied the titles.

The Minutes for last week were accepted.

MATTERS ARISING: Brains revealed that the seat which had disappeared from the 18th hole was being repaired and will no doubt reappear shortly.

AWAY DAYS: Crocs will continue to enquire about Craigie Law but had nothing of worth to report.

Shagpile knew of a good venue near Carlisle which would he recommended as a possible location for an away day.

*The away day at Bedligton is set for Tuesday, 11th October at 10am for a maximum of 12 members. Eight of the members present today registered an interest in playing. Other  interested parties should contact Shagpile ASAP.

* The Chair, in an unmitigated display of generosity, informed the group that he was in receipt of a voucher for four people to play at Bedlington which he was willing to donate in order to offset the cost of the game.

* No progress was made on the venue for the Christmas Party.

* Shagpile reported that tickets are on sale this weekend only, for a three course meal in the company of Mark Clattenburg for the price of £20 per head at the Clubhouse. Only 100 tickets are available.

*P.L asked people to inform him if they are unavailable for matches on Wednesdays.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 1.25.

Kwok.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, CM, JG, RH, FB, GA, DF, TM, PL,A.BW.GW.

Competition Results;

No twos posted so £2.20 carried forward to next week together with £1.60 from 5 Sept.

Duffer of the Day was The Geezer with 23 points. Deputy Duffer was The Matador with 26 points.

In joint second place were The Chair, The Laird, Winscale, and Crocs with 34 points, however the winner and champ for the week was Jocks with a magnificent 37 points. A truly wonderful exhibition of chipping and putting!

Handicaps to be adjusted as per the rules of MOHGS.

The Laird won the outstanding (timewise not quality) Quaich semi-final and will proceed into a final against Jocks. To be arranged quickly.

Geezers Cards were in play;

A total of £2.80 collected.

Swears made £2.60p.

Tee times booked for next week.

Toasts to ? Sinclair for keeping his tour card for next year.

The Matador proposed that the MOHGS purchase a new seat for the 18^th green. Much discussion ensued with erudite contributions from The Laird (Could the MOHGS make a seat?), The Geezer (We would be depriving bereaved family from buying a seat in memory of a loved one), The Cardinal (We could build one out of broken tees!?) Jocks seconded the proposal but it was defeated by the Chairs casting vote twice!

The Christmas Party was discussed briefly. The message being that we should support the club, but as The Chair pointed out we do support the club all year round not just at Christmas!!

Shagpile has arranged a game against Bedlington at Bedlington on Tuesday 11 October. Those wishing to play please advise Shaggers to enable him to select his best side.

Jocks pointed out that the last Monday in October was Halloween, maybe some outgoing MOHGs would want to dress up. Others were already scary enough.

AGM/Presentation day to be first Monday in 2017.

The Cardinal announce a prolonged absence because of a visit to USA. He may be back for ‘Trick or Treat’ on 31 October. With that in mind he passed the Two’s money and the Quaich winning to one of the finalists, Jocks.

The meeting disintegrated at 1.30pm.

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

Today’s competition was a four ball better ball, played off the white tees. Due to the absence of the Chair and the Comp. Sec., the substitute officers were Soapy and Brains respectively.

RESULTS: The D’soD were Shagpile and Soapy with 29 points. DD’oD as well as runners up were Kwok and the Scuttler with 35 points. Joint winners were Brains & Crocs and Shotgun & the Prof with 36 points per couple. The winners all lose a shot and the losers gain a shot.

FINANCE: £2 was collected in swears and the 2’s cash, £1.60, will roll over, since there were no winners today.

TOASTS: To the England cricket team which won the one day series and to the football team which narrowly defeated Slovakia.

AWAY DAYS: Shagpile has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to organise a game at Bedlington. However, to date he has been unsuccessful in his endeavours. Undaunted, he will continue to sound out his old friends and is confident that a game will be forthcoming in the very near future.

The trip to Tyneside is on the back burner until the Cardinal returns.

APOLOGIES: Kwok will not be available for the next two weeks, Rabbi please note.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 1.25pm.

KWOK (Clerk).

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, CM, JG, RH, FB partly, GA, DF partly, MM, MM’s Pal JH, PL, KS.

Competition Results;

One two posted by Shaggers who pocketed the spoils.  Duffer of the Day was The Chairman with an injury accruing only 19 points. Deputy Duffer was The Cardinal with 26 points. In second place was the ever popular Brains with 31 points but winners on the day were Soapy and Shaggers with 35 points.

Handicaps to be adjusted as per the rules of MOHGS.

Geezers Cards were in play;

FB-20p, Laird-40p, Rabbi-20p, Winscale-40p, Cardinal 40p, Soapy-20p, JH-40p. A total of £2.20.

Swears made 80p.

Tee times booked for next week but apologies from Winscale, The Laird, Rabbi, Shaggers, Jocks, The Cardinal

As it was a Bank Holiday no further items were discussed apart from Jock’s loss of car keys on the course. Crocs attempted to raise Blue Watch to no avail and was settling in to keep Jocks company when the meeting broke up.

Apparently there is a story to the lost keys but Jocks is reticent to divulge the full facts!

Meeting closed at 1.20pm

PRESENT: P.L, T.H, J.G, B.H(N/P), F.B, K.S, P.F, D.F, C.M, M.M, A.B-W, E.E.

GEEZERS CARDS: P.F(40p), P.L(20p), D.F(20p), J.G(20p), K.S(60p), E.E(80p), T.H(20p), A.B-W(40p), C.M(20p), M.M(20p).——-£3.40.

APOLOGIES: Everybody not mentioned above.

RESULTS: One 2 was carded by Shotgun, who scooped the pot. Joint D’soD were the Laird and Soapy with 28 points apiece. DDoD was Shagpile with 29 points. Joint runners up were Jethro and the Rabbi with 36 points apiece. The winner and champine of the week was the ever resourceful Scuttler with a magnificent 38 points.

FINANCE: £1.60 was collected in swears as well as the £3.40 in Geezers, making a grand total of £5, which is in the safekeeping of the Laird.

TOASTS: To the end of the Olympics.

To Ian Hamilton who died recently and spent some time in the MOHG fraternity. RIP.

There were no matters arising from the previous minutes which had been compiled competently by the assiduous Laird.

BUSINESS:

* Brains proposed that we return to the system of playing in groups of threes and fours, rather than twos and threes. His proposal was adopted by a majority of 6-2.

* Shagpile rather frustratingly reported that very little headway had been made in his efforts to secure an away day at Bedlington. He enquired as to the possibility of playing on the 5th, 19th and 26th of September and is awaiting confirmation from the club but is doubtful of a successful resolution. It appears that the club is inundated with requests from non-members and can therefore cherry pick the ones who are prepared to pay £23 pounds a pop rather than the ones who pay £15, if playing with a member.

* There were several clubs mentioned as possible away day venues, Tyneside, Melrose, Craigie Law and Woll at Hawick. These have all been relegated to the back burner until either Bedlington returns Shagpile’s call or the Soc. Sec. returns from his jollies with alternative suggestions. Shagpile, tongue in cheek remarked that he could secure a free round at Augusta but we would have to cover the cost of transport.

* Crocs again made a tentative appeal for the return of trophies for engraving purposes.

* Jocks reminded the group about the forthcoming visit of the Dirty Dozen on 12 Sept. It appears that the DD are no longer a dozen since their numbers have been decimated by death and illness. He reminded the group that places are still available for MOHGS who may be available but have not yet registered. It may be necessary to shore up the depleted DD with superfluous MOHGS on the day of the contest.

* Next week is a Bank Holiday but the tees are booked as per.

The meeting closed harmoniously at 1.15.

BURT (Clerk).

Present: GA, FB, AB-W, DF,TM, CM, BY, PL, MM, TeH & MC

Apologies: All those not present

Results of the day:

4 X 2’s posted by Scuttler, Crocs, Rabbi & Laird (55p each)

Duffer of the day was Back Scuttler with a miserly 27pts.

Deputy Duffer was Shotgun with a more respectable 31pts

Runner-up was The Geezer with creditable 39pts.(£3.50)

Winner was the ever popular Laird with wonderful 40 pts.(£7.50)

Handicaps will be adjusted in the usual way.

Please note that if you do all the work you can put in the notes whatever you like.

Other scores were,

MM 38pts, MC 37pts, CM 36pts, PL 35pts, FB & BY 33pts, GA 32pts.

Swears amounted to £2.30 (an odd amount) and Geezer cards £3.20. ( AB-W 80p, MC 20p, PL 20p, MM 20p, CM 20p, TeH 60p, BY 20p, GA 40p, TM 40p. The £5.50p is in the safe keeping of The Laird and will be passed on to The Cardinal at the earliest opportunity.

Toasts to all the GB Olympians who won GOLD Medals with particular mention to Justin Rose for his golfing gold, Andy Murray for retaining his title,Jason Kenny for his 2 golds to date and finally Max Whitlock for his double including the first gold on the floor in mens’ gymnastics.

To the Government for using some of the lottery money in support of sport throughout the country.

Last weeks minutes were approved. Windscale mentioned that he thought that we should book 4 Tee times to accommodate the numbers turning up on Mondays of late. The Chair agreed with him on this matter but also stated that we usually manage to fit in another game if necessary. It was pointed out to the 2 gentlemen that we do book 4 tees each Monday and have been doing so for almost 2 years. It did come as something of a surprise to the Chair.

4 Tees booked for next week at the usual times. Please note that work will be taking place on the greens next Monday.

It was commented on that 2/ 3 balls were much quicker an that we should perhaps only play 4 balls when we play 4BBB Comps.

Bumpers asked again as to where his Jumpers were.

Bumpers did his Sherlock Holmes impression when discussing the Quaich Comp. He knew The Geezer played The Laird in one semi. He did not know who he played in the other, but, when he was informed that Jock Strappe was also still in the comp in his confusion he ultimately deduced that he must be his opponent.

AOB. The Geezer is playing away next mon for England via The Jocks somewhere down south.

Bumpers requested to be in the last game off next week.

Meeting closed 1.00pm

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- PB, CM, JG, RY, RH, FB, GA, DF, TM, GW, ABW, The President also made an appearance at the meeting as did Shagpile.

Competition Results;- Joint Duffers of the Day were Winscale, The Laird, and The Geezer with 22 points. Deputy Duffer of the Day was the ever popular Competition Director with 24 points.

The Matador pocketed the twos money for today and last week

In second place was Prof. with 32 points, and the winner was Brains with 37 points.

The Chair questioned if a pattern was developing with Brians winning one week and being last the following week. It was quickly pointed out to the Chair that it was indeed a pattern but one unlikely to be repeated.

The Quaich again raised its head! The Laird exhibited his human side in offering an extension (!!) to Shagpile, who manfully and correctly (according to the Competition Director) declined. Therefore the semi-finals of the said trophy should be played by 22 August. Participants please note!

Toasts to Adam Peaty, Russell Knox, and to Tilly Jane Anne (latest addition to the Beaton clan)

Minutes of last weeks get together were agreed.

Matters Arising;- Trophies still not back with the Trophy Keeper.

Same tee times booked for next week by The Laird and The Cardinal. What has the Rabbi been up to?

Suggested visit to Tyneside on 19 September. An organiser would be nominated by the Chair.

Financial Report;- As at 1 August end of the MOHGS Financial Operating Period, the Swears Box contained £77.

Swears collected today £3, last week only £1.20 collected. The Financial Director believes that when he is not present fewer swears are admitted! This will be monitored closely.

The Geezer proposed that when singles are being played that 2 and 3 balls should be the norm. When the assembled company is divisible by 4 then 4BBB should be played. This was welcomed by most of the throng but the President was reluctant to allow fellowship to take a back seat.

The return of Dirty Dozen was confirmed for 12 September with 12 MOHGees. Depending on DD’s contingent $BBB will be played.

Apologies for next week PB, JG, PF

Meeting closed at 1.40pm

PRESENT: P.F, C.M, G.W, K.S(left early), D.F, P.L, B.Y, J.G, V.P, M.M.

APOLOGIES: All not mentioned above. Kwok apologises for the next several week due to business and a little pleasure.

RESULTS: No 2’s carded therefore £2 is carried forward. DoD was Brains with 23 points. The Prof, Crocs, Shagpile and the Viper were all DD’soD with 26 points apiece. El Matador was the runner up with 34 points. The winner and champine of the week with 37 points was Burt Kwok. Today’s game on the first Monday of the month  was played off the white tees. Other scores were: Rabbi 29, Laird 30, Soapy 27.

The result of the Quaich match was a win for D.F against K.S by 4&2.

TOASTS: To the whole Beaton clan on the birth of a baby girl to Fee and Noel. Congratulations to the happy couple as well as the doting grandparents.

To Crocs on his victory by a country mile in last week’s Senior competition. Crocs is a very popular fellow but his popularity went off the scale this week, when in an unmitigated display of generosity, he presented his fellow MOHGS with a donation of new potatoes from his recent harvest.

QUAICH: All outstanding fixtures must be completed by next Monday.

TROPHIES: All trophy holders are requested to return the sacred items to C.M for engraving. This is the second and final request.

AWAY DAYS: Brains reported that the list of courses with a reciprocal arrangement with Morpeth G.C has re-emerged and is affixed to the wall in the gents loo. He further reported after a long and sustained piddle that Whitley Bay, Northumberland, Blyth, Tyneside and Tynemouth are among the selected few. Shaggers also cautioned not to write off Bedlington as a venue, since he is owed quite a few favours by the hierarchy of said club and would be willing to negotiate a deal for the boys. The Viper had played there recently and extolled the virtues of the course in glowing terms. A decision was put on the back burner for more in depth discussion.

NEWBIGGIN RETURN: Shagpile would like to organise a return match against the Newbiggin clan in late September. He was given the blessing of the assembled throng to    make the thing happen.

CASH: The Laird agreed to hold onto the kitty for safekeeping, a total of £6. £2.80 in Geezers cards, £1.20 in swears and £2 in 2’s.

GEEZERS CARDS: P.F(60p), C.M(40p),J.G(20p),D.F(20p), B.Y(60p), P.L(20p), K.S(60p)——–£2.80.

Due to the absence of the Chair on Grandparenting duties, today’s meeting was chaired amicably by the Rabbi.

Tee times for next week as per.

Burt(Clerk).

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

APOLOGIES: From all nor mentioned above. For next week from E.E and P.B.

RESULTS: One two was carded by the indomitable Crocs, who scooped the whole pot. The DoD was Biggles with a meagre 24 points. DDoD was the Scuttler with 25 points. The Cardinal was the runner up with 34 points. The overall winner and champine of the day was the most popular President we ever had, Soapy, with a magnificent 38 points.

FINANCE: £1.60 was collected in swears. Unfortunately our most profitable revenue stream has dried up, since the Geezers cards were once again unused.

TOASTS: To Chris Frooome who was once again successful in winning the Tour de France.

Paul Broadhurst who won the British Senior’s Open.

Jo Konte who defeated Venus Williams to win the California Open.

BEAMISH DIRTY DOZEN RETURN ENCOUNTER: The noble Comp. Sec. was particularly chagrined at the scant response to his request for confirmation of availability of members for participation in the return DD encounter. He invited a response from the members who were present at today’s meeting and elicited 8 definite combatants. There will no doubt be others, who were not present today, who will be available———-if selected! The Comp. Sec. will also need to know whether the members wish to partake of the grub on offer. A bacon sandwich plus tea or coffee are available for a very reasonable £3.50 pp. Please email the Comp. Sec. to confirm your availability and your food preferences.

ETIQUETTE : The Chair urged that members be mindful to avoid slow play especially since we seem to be followed by the Whitley Bay boys who are a sensitive bunch and should never be held up if at all possible.

THE QUAICH: The Comp. Sec. has generously agreed a weeks extension to allow those absent competitors the opportunity to complete their matches. However if the games are not completed by 8th August he will have no alternative other than to disqualify the tardy Gits.

TROPHY ENGRAVING: The ever affable Crocs, requested the return of all trophies in order that he can have them engraved with the names of the current holders.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Chair suggested a new name to go into the hat as a possible venue for the Christmas Party, the Lollo Rosso. There appeared to be a slight rift in the Executive, when the President, cogently and forcefully appealed for the venue to continue to be the Golf Club. He was convinced that the caterers, with direction, could provide adequate seasonal sustenance.

AWAY DAYS: The Chair announced that it was time to consider booking an away day. Bedlington was suggested, however it appears that they only allow large groups to play in the afternoons. It was suggested that we play at a course that has reciprocal arrangements with Morpeth. Johnny Gibbo set off in hot pursuit of the list of clubs but returned empty handed and frustratedly announced that the list had disappeared. The away day was therefore put on the back burner for discussion later.

NEXT WEEK: Tee off times as per. As next Monday is the first Monday of the month, the games will be off the white tees and MOHGS mufti is compulsory except for Bumpers.

The meeting closed at 1.45.

Kwok.