Eleven intrepid MOHGees played today. The excellent Competition Secretary declared that the Duffer of the day to be Brains with 25 points, the DD was the Laird with 27 points. Runners up were Cardinal, Chair and Rabbi with 36 points but the winner by one point was Prof. The spoils were distributed by the Cardinal who placed his winnings in the swears box!

Three twos were evidenced after a countback, Prof, Laird and Chair pocketed the spoils.

There was £1.60 in swears, however the Rabbi had forgotten the Geezers cards and was suitably reprimanded by the fiscal committee.

Apologies had been received from Bumpers, Soapy and everyone else who was not there.

Apologies were received for next Monday from Geezer and Shotgun.

Toasts to Jocks for his wonderful organisational skills particularly last week at Beamish. Henrick Stenson for his stunning win at The Open. GB Tennis Team, in particular Kyle Edmunds from Beverly.

The return match with Dirty Dozen to be 12 September at 10am, can everone e-mail Jocks with availability. The Cardinal was unanimously elected as Captain for the return fixture after his wonderful display at Beamish.

The Matadore raised the issue of Christmas Party and was put in his place by Brains who observed that it was in the calendar on line. As was the Quaich draw for the Geezer!!!

The meeting dissolved at that.

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

A momentous event in the MOHGS history occurred today when the Scuttler achieved a hole in one on the 14th hole. Congratulations were extended from all the members. Unfortunately the Scuttler had to do a runner after the game but he left a bottle of Scotch and was well toasted by the brethren.

RESULTS: Today’s game was the MOHGS Championship, played off the white tees for the coveted Chalice. The winner was the aforementioned and ever popular Scuttler with 39 well deserved points. He also scooped the 2’s kitty with his hole in one. Total prize money of £14.20 is in the safekeeping of the Rabbi. DoD was Soapy with a meagre 20 points. Shagpile with 22 points was the DDoD. Brains was the worthy runner up with 37 points.

£3 was collected in swears and £3.60 was raised from the Geezers cards.

Kwok and the Chair were fined 50p apiece for failing to wear the MOHGS mufti.

TOASTS: To the Geezer who was a member of the winning team in a recent Chamber of Trade match.

To the Chair who was second in the match at Arcot hall and scooped a whole host of respectable prizes.

To Wales and Iceland for performing admirably in the European Championships.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: The Geezer was finally paid his overdue £3 from the tin and now the whole sorry episode can be laid to rest.

BEAMISH: There are 15 enthusiastic members who are signed up to play next Monday, 11 July. Only 8 members of the dirty dozen are available so some MOHGS may be required to change allegiance for the day. Bumpers volunteered to jump ship since he is still short of a jumper. F.B as a past member of Beamish also intimated that he would be willing to join the DD.

Jocks appealed for all competitors to arrive at 9am. The first tee time is at 9.40. Breakfast will be served from 9am. The green fees will be £12ish. A Betterball / Stableford competition will be organised. Two buggies have been ordered for Shagpile and Soapy.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 2.05.

BURT (Clerk)

PRESENT: G.A.[p/t.] F.B. A.B-W. D.F. J.G.[p/t.] R.H. P.L. M.M (Non- playing). T.M. K.S. B.Y.

APOLOGIES: Everybody not mentioned above.

RESULTS: 1×2 posted by the Rabbi. DoD was Prof with 18 points. DD was Brains with 22 points  The Rabbi was the runner up with 36 points. The winner with 38 points was the never popular Straggler. Shotgun disqualified for playing off an incorrect handicap of 28. Mohgs handicap is currently 29 ! Handicaps will be adjusted as usual.

Chairman’s Quaich : Rabbi beat Kwok on the 19th ; Soapy beat Brains 5&3; Geezer beat Prof 7&6

TOASTS: To the England [rugby union] Wales [football] and Andy Murray [tennis]

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: There is still no resolution to the mysterious disappearance of the Geezers cash. The integrity of the comp. sec. was questioned by the chair. Jocks responded vehemently that through out his life he had based any actions on honesty, integrety and fairness and was pleased to note the President  agreed with these comments. However unlike some I am willing to concede I am not infallable and as such will pay the poor Geezer £3.00 – on receipt of previously agreed debts from Hunley Hall and may be the Curry House !

Arcot Hall : Shagpile confirmed that we should arrive no later than 9.30 am and a draw was made for the 4 balls as follows :- Tee off times for Monday. At Arcot
10.04 frank B.Chris M.Dave F Alan BW
10.12 John G. John T.John Hope.Peter L
10.20 Peter F.Bob H.Terry M.Bob Y.
10.28 M M. Keith S.Geoff A.Herath Abbey. Don’t forget your Sun Cream

Geezers Cards: A.B-W.[60p], G.A.[20p], P.L.[20p], R.H.[40p] GROUP??? [80p] total £2.20. Geezer confirmed that there was no limit to the number of cards received per hole withh the exception of the “Out of Bounds” card and that anywhere within a tree plantation whether under a tree or not counted as “Under the Trees”. The Geezer was confirmed the arbiter of any disputes .

Swears: £1.40 handed to the Rabbi together with the £2.20 Geezers cards for safe keeping.

Away Days : Match v Dirty Dozen. Beamish Park Golf Club  Jocks requested confirmation of those who wish to be considered for selection and whether they require pre- match food \drinks. Coffee/Tea and biscuits – £1.50 Coffee/Tea and Bacon Sandwich – £3.50 Green Fee – £12.00. Sweep – £2.00. 1st tee time – 9.40 am. Note : Competition details to follow – better ball match play off club handicaps and probably a BB Stableford comp.

Tee Times : No times booked at Morpeth for next Monday as we are playing at Arcot Hall.

Meeting Closed

Jock St Rappe

PRESENT: T.J, M.M, P.F, P.L, B.Y, T.H, E.E, C.M, M.C, F.B, J.G (Played) K.S, D.F, T.M(Non- playing).

APOLOGIES: Everybody not mentioned above. APOLS for next week from P.F, T.H, E.E and M.C for the next few weeks.

RESULTS: 1×2 posted by the Chair. DoD was Jethro with 25 points. DD’soD were Shagpile and Brains with 26 points apiece. T.H was the runner up with 34 points. The winner with 36 points was the ever popular Crocs.

Bumpers beat Crocs on the last hole in the Chairman’s Quaich comp.

TOASTS: To the England rugby team which defeated Australia.

To Wales for their victory in the Euros.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: There is still no resolution to the mysterious disappearance of the Geezers cash. The general feeling was that the unfortunate Geezer should be reimbursed from the tin. Bumpers, rather gallantly, insisted on paying the missing sum from his own pocket but he was both commended and overruled by the members.

* B.Y, D.F, P.L, Jim Turnbull and Mick Mills were added to the list of those wishing to play at Arcot Hall on 27 June. The first tee time is at 10am and members were urged to attend at 9.30. Shagpile noted the culinary preferences of those present.

GEEZERS CARDS: T.H(40p), J.G(40p), P.L(20p), P.F(60p), T.J(40p), C.M(40p),F.B(20p),M.C(20p).—–£2.80.

£2 was collected in swears. The Rabbi agreed to take the cash for safekeeping.

Terry Henderson will henceforth be known as the Scuttler. Tom Johnstone will be known as Satnav.

All Quaich games to be played by 27 June.

Normal tee times next week.

Meeting closed at 1.30pm.

KwoK (Klerk)

PRESENT: F.B, K.S, T.M, M.M, J.G, C.M, J.T, T.H, T.H, P.F, B.H.

APOLOGIES: Everyone who was not present.

RESULTS: There were 2×2’s posted by Taxi John and Soapy. DoD was St. Rappe with a derisory 23 points. Brains was the DDoD with 29 points. With 37 points was Taxi John, who was the runner up. The joint winners of the Soapy Dish on 38 points, were the birthday boy, Soapy and our newest MOHG, Terry Henderson. The sacred Dish was presented by the previous winner, Brains.

£1.20 was collected in swears, which is in the very safekeeping of the Chair.

TOASTS: To the birthday boy, Soapy.

To Matthew Fitzpatrick who won the Nordik Open.

To the greatest boxer ever, Mohammad Ali.

To all who participated in the D Day landings.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED except——–

* There was deep consternation about the whereabouts of the Geezer’s purse from two weeks ago. The minutes asserted that the cash was in the safe hands of the Hon. Comp.  Sec. However he vehemently denies that he was in receipt of the cash, which puts the society and poor old Geezer in the horns of an unprecedented dilemma. The Chair suggested that we leave the situation hanging until next week, when other members who are absent today, may be able to shed light on the issue. If there is no satisfactory resolution, the Chair declared that the Geezer will be paid an extra £2 from the tin, to compensate for the anguish and distress incurred. The Crocodile ventured that it might be time to engage an independent auditor. A tearful Geezer, graciously accepted the decision but revealed that he was desperate to be reunited with the cash, to top up his pension and keep the wolf from the door.

* Bumpers and the Croc, intend to play their Quaich match next Monday.

* Shagpile paid the Chair £40 for his MOHGS shirts.

BUSINESS:

Shagpile has booked three tees for Monday 27 June at Arcot Hall for a children’s charity golfing event. The cost is £25/person which includes lunch. The menu will be a choice of: Roast Pork Dinner, Steak and Ale Pie or Ham Salad. Those who wish to play are: J.G, K.S, P.F, F.B, T.M, J.T, C.M, B.H. More information will be revealed next week.

* There will be a charitable Geordie themed night in the clubhouse on Fri 24 June. Tickets cost £5/person and the entertainment will be supplied by the Worky Tickets. It is hoped that the event will raise the funds to purchase a defibrillator for the club.

A game has been arranged for Friday of this week, since many members are not playing on Wednesday. Those who are interested are, F.B, D.F, P.L, B.Y, C.M, J.G, P.F, K.S, T.H.

Brains will email the fraternity with news of tee times. Anyone interested who is not mentioned above, should contact Brains direct.

Kwok(Klerk)

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

APOLOGIES: From all who are not mentioned above.

RESULTS: One 2 posted by the Rabbi on the 17th. Duffer of the Day with** points was once again Soapy who partly due to a stressful weekend was still understandingly “out of sorts” and deputy duffer with 26 points was Biggles who was today returning to duties in the far north with the RAF defending our country. In joint 2nd place with 39 points were the Rabbi – Daddy of Biggles and Jockstrap. The winner with 37 points was the Laird whose handicap along with those of the runners up and duffers will be adjusted in the usual manner.

FINANCE: £2.20 was collected in swears and £2.40 in Geezers cards all deposited in the safe hands of the competition secretary.

TOASTS: To the Tigers for their promotion to the Premiership division of the football league, Chris Woods for winning the BMW PGA, and to Kwok, the Straggler and the Prof for notable successes in the last Seniors competition.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES had not been received due to  failure by Jocks to deliver who stated they would be attached [see below] to this weeks notes for further comment. [Note: There is an anomaly in the minutes regarding the Geezer’s Cards winnings of £2.60 [correct] and £3.00 [possible Kwok  figment].

BUSINESS : The promised umbrella for the winner provided by Delboy appears to have been siphoned into the Stragglers coffers.

Confirmation that next Monday will be Soapy’s Day a 4 club + putter competition to which all are welcome. Apologies from the Laird and Rabbi who have decided to play for the Senior’s team at Ponteland.

Tee times for Soapy’s Day next Monday are confirmed  at 10.32 am – 10.48 am [2 tee times].

Jock St Rappe

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

Next week is a Bank Holiday but tees have been booked at the usual times for those who fancy a game.

APOLOGIES: From all who are not mentioned above. T.M will be away for two weeks.

RESULTS: 1×2 posted by the Prof who collected £2 in prize money. DoD with 14 points was our out of sorts President, Soapy. DDoD was the Prof with 29 points. The Geezer was runner up with 40 points. The ultimate winner with a magnificent 46 points, was he ever popular Brains. As an unexpected bonus, Brains was also awarded an umbrella as a secondary prize from the coffers of the ever resourceful and generous Delboy.

GEEZER’S CARDS: P.L(20p), P.F(20p), B.Y(80p), J.G(40p), K.S(20p), C.M(40p), A.L(20p), F.B(20p)——-£2.60.

TOASTS: To the all conquering Highwaymen for their 4-1 victory over Hereford.

To Hereford for their show of sportsmanship after defeat.

To the two MOHGS who were successful in last week’s senior’s, namely Brains and Paxo.

To Rory for his victory in the Irish Masters.

To the sons and daughters of MOHGS who attended the Vase final at Wembley.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES FROM HUNLEY WERE ACCEPTED UNANIMOUSLY except—–

Kwok was perceived by the Comp. Sec. to have omitted to mention in the minutes that D.F & B.H had been second in one of the competitions. Kwok counter claimed that he had not been informed of this fact by the Hon. Comp. Sec. There was an impasse in which neither complainant was willing to give way, therefore the Chair cut through the old Gordian Knot and ruled that we move the meeting forward.

There was confusion about the allocation of prize money at Hunley. It appears that the Hon. Comp. Sec had used his own cash to ensure that winners were paid their due amount. It was agreed unanimously that he should be reimbursed from the tin and not suffer any financial loss on account of this accounting error. The Chair ruled that possession is 9/10ths of the law and all winners should be allowed to hold on to their cash. There was a roar of approval from the winners.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY: There appears to have been little progress in the Chairman’s Quaiche comp. The only result so far is that D.F defeated G.W and is therefore through to the next round. All first round matches must be completed by 23rd June.

J.G was proud to announce that the Professional at Hunley had commented on the exemplary behaviour of the MOHGS during their visit.

Brains was thanked for his organisation of the event.

Next week is a Bank Holiday and the following week is Soapy Day. The generous old codger will once again put money behind the bar, equivalent to a pound for each year he has roamed the planet. It was proposed that the starting time be delayed to 10.15 and the Comp. would be conducted with 4 clubs and a putter. There would be a snooker and pool competition after the main event. J.G is the current holder of the trophy and assured the group that he would remember to return it on the day.

B.H graciously agreed to take all cash for safekeeping. This included the Geezers winnings of £3 plus £2.80 in swears.

There being no other biz, the meeting closed at 1.30.

BURT ( Klerk).

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

APOLOGIES: For next week, D.F and P.B.

The annual trip to Hunley had finally arrived and expectation and excitement hung heavy in the salty sea air. The weather was splendid and the course was green and lush. The panoramic views from the clubhouse overlooking the sea were enough to stir the souls of the most hardened amongst the fellowship. The boys were ready like spring coils to begin the action. The Comp. Sec. announced that the first game would be a stableford competition, for the Hunley Hall trophy, which had been returned by the current holder, the Cardinal.

RESULTS: There were 3 x 2’s posted by the Straggler, Crocs and Shagpile. DoD was the Prof with 24 points. DDoD with 27 points was the Laird. The runners up with 37 points apiece were the Rabbi and the Straggler. There were joint winners who will each hold the coveted trophy for 6 months, Crocs and Jocks, with 39 points apiece. The Cardinal presented the trophy to the joint winners and congratulated them for their stalwart efforts.

The Comp. Sec. announced that the second day’s play would be a Fourball better ball competition when all competitors would be allowed 90% of their current MOHGS h/cap.

DAY 2.:

The Draw: Soapy & Brains v Shagpile & Prof

Crocs & Kwok v Straggler & Cardinal

Bumpers & Rabbi v Laird & Jocks

RESULTS: One 2 was posted by the Prof. DoD were Crocs and Kwok with 35 points. Joint runners up with 39 points apiece were Soapy & Brains and Cardinal & Straggler. The winners with a magnificent 41 points were Shagpile and the Prof. The winner of the best aggregate for two rounds was Jocks. The Straggler was in second place. The random 3 man team winners were Crocs, Kwok and Shagpile. Soapy, Rabbi and Brains were second.

TOASTS: To Brains for his thorough meticulous organisation of the event.

To the Comp. Sec. who once again fulfilled his role with the usual aplomb.

To the President for organising the previous week’s competition v the Ainsdale mob.

To Crocs and Stevie Warwick who won the Jubilee Trophy.

To all the MOHGS who have succeeded in the Wednesday competitions.

Shagpile has booked 3 tees for a competition at Arcot Hall on 27 June. Interested parties should contact him to book a place.

The Laird is also due a mention for his organisation of the cryptic quiz on Sunday evening, as well as his Fanny Green story which tickled the funny bones and became a running joke for the weekend.

The Chairman concluded affairs by thanking all the organisers for their efforts. He further remarked that the weekend had proved to be a triumph of sporting excellence, enhanced by good weather and camaraderie of the highest order. He was also pleased that the affair had passed without any raucous incidents and that everyone had behaved in a pleasant and gentlemanly fashion.

Kwok (Klerk).

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

APOLOGIES: Next week from G.W. Next week is a Bank Holiday, therefore there may be quite a few absentees.

RESULTS: No 2’s were posted therefore £2.20 is carried over together with £2.80 from the previous week. DoD was Soapy with 26 points. DDoD was Paxo with 27 points. Jock St. Rappe was the runner up with 36 points. There were joint winners with 37 points apiece, Kwok and Biggles. This is Biggles second consecutive week in the winners enclosure and quite richly deserved.

£1.60 was collected in swears.

TOASTS: To last week’s winners of the seniors competition, namely the Rabbi, the Laird, Brains and Kwok.

To H.M the Queen who celebrated her 90th birthday.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED UNSEEN IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

MATTERS ARISING:

* The President is compiling a list of combatants for the game against the Rubble gang. He needs at least 14 members and is confident that he will fulfil this quota. Preference will be given to the members who made the trip to Ainsdale and all successful candidates will be notified next week.

GEEZERS CARDS: F.B(20p), J.G(20p), B.Y(60p), K.S(20p), T.M(40p), A.L(80p), J.P(40p).—–£2.80.

There was uncertainty about whether the Rabbi had booked the tees for next week, since it is a Bank Holiday. The Chair was convinced that tees would be booked and advised prospective players to attend at the usual times.

The meeting closed at 1.40.

Kwok ( Klerk)

The fraternity was ensconced for an overnighter at Close House, expectations were running high at the promise of a fun filled and competitive couple of days of festivity. The weather was good the accommodation first class and the company in high spirits.

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

RESULTS: No 2’s were posted. The game was a 4 ball better ball competition. D’soD were the Cardinal and Shotgun with 31 points. In joint second place were the Straggler and Jocks and the Prof and Laird with 36 points. The winners with a magnificent 38 points were Laurie and Bumpers.

TOASTS: To Danny Willett, the Masters winner.

To the whole MOHG fraternity for the reflected glory of three members who recorded first, second and third place in last week’s senior’s competition. The Chair, the Laird and the Cardinal respectively.

To the Cardinal for his immaculate organisation of the outing.

There was a vote in favour of having the evening meal at Close House.

An event worthy of note was that the runner up at the Masters tournament, the previous day, Lee Westwood, entered the building and was warmly congratulated by the patrons. It was amazing to think that only 24 hour previouslyish, we had all been glued to the television watching him play at Augusta.

The meeting closed at 5.55.

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The boys booked in and retired to their respective rooms to change for dinner. The rooms were all very classy and huge. It was immediately obvious that we were getting good value for our hard earned cash.

The meal was a culinary treat in beautiful surroundings and with good company. Thoroughly satiated and tired from the days exertions the weary group trudged to their various outposts for a well deserved rest and to recharge the batteries for the contest the following day.

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12 APRIL.

PRESENT: Laurie Walker was replaced by Winker and the Geezer replaced the Kid, who was starting his new job.

The Comp. Sec. presented today’s order of play at the breakfast table whilst the boys were tucking into a full English with all the trimmings. New pairings were established and the battle commenced. However the weather was inclement to say the least and heavy overnight rain had forced the closure of two holes. Undaunted the contestants set out on their new adventure full of hope and expectation.

RESULTS: There was one 2, scooped by lucky old Winker who also scooped a sizeable pot. D’soD were Jocks and Brains with 27 points. There were joint winners with 32 points apiece, Kwok and the Cardinal and Crocs and Winker. The Straggler and the Prof were runners up. The Comp. Sec., having been battered by the elements decided to work out the 5’s and 3’s competition at his leisure and will report back at the next meeting.

The Chair in his final official role, thanked the Comp. Sec. for once again formulating the plan of the competitions, the pairings and the order of play. The sentiment was echoed by the congregation and a round of applause was offered in thanks for his stalwart efforts.

The meeting ended at 3.15 and the weary travellers wended their homeward way.

KWOK (Hon. Sec.)