Present: – PB, JG (1), DGM, CC, PL, DF, LW, TH (golf only)

CM, MS, TM, BR, PF, AW.

Fourteen golfers this morning the Competition Secretary nominated a singles competition.

Results

One two today at the 17^th by The Emperor, he gets £2.80.

Duffer of The Day was Crocs with 17 points; his handicap will increase from 15 to 18.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Cardinal with 26 points; his handicap will increase from 18 to 21.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of The Day was Rabbi with 27 points; his handicap will increase from 11 to12.

In 3rd place was the Laird, Emperor, Herbie and Johnnie with 33 points. Handicaps become 12, 15, 12, 14 respectively. They also share £2, magnanimously donated to the tin!

In 2^nd place were Winker and Scuttler with 34 points, they get to share £4. Handicaps reduced to 10 and 12 respectively.

However, the winners today were Kwok and Brains with 36 points. They get to share £8. Handicaps reduced to 16 and 35.

The Levy raised £14.

Swears raised £5.70.

Geezer Cards raised £3.90.

Toasts

Toast was offered to The Chairman who celebrated his birthday yesterday.

A second toast to Big Dan Burn received less of an endorsement.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

Laird raised two points:

He feels that the new handicapping system is not functioning as expected, however we should continue for the agreed 3-month trial.

He also feels that the levy should be revisited. Suggesting that those MOHGS attending the previously subsidised events should pay the cost. The Emperor (aka Financial Guru) suggested that he provide an analysis of the income and expenditure, and we could then have an informed discussion on his next appearance at MOHGS, which would be 26^th May.

It was observed that MOHGS are not a money-making fraternity.

Herbie asked for clarification on the use of the Geezer Cards. Fortunately, Captain Geezer was on hand, and since they were his idea, he informed of their use.

First and foremost, they are intended as a bit of fun in the spirit of the MOHGS. However, he did confirm that there was no limit on the number of cards a player can be given on any hole. The only proviso is that a player could not get 2 cards for one shot e.g. out of bounds and in the trees. He did state that a player could quite easily get in the trees, in a bunker, three puts and double bogey on the same hole.

Captain Geezer asked for help from a couple of MOHGS on Monday 2^nd June, for his Pro challenge at the 17^th where David Clark will play 200 balls and try to get as many holes in one as possible. Geezer needs a couple to help mark the balls on the green and to return said balls to tee.

Johnnie apologised for the next two Mondays.

MOHGS who play on Fridays should make themselves aware that the course is heavily booked on Fridays from 23 May and for the whole of June. It may be feasible to book away days.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 13.06.

Present: – PB, JG (1), DGM, CC, PL, DF, MD, GW, LW. TH (golf only)

CM meeting only.

Ten golfers this bank holiday morning. The Competition Secretary initiated a singles competition.

Results

No twos today so £2 into the Emperor’s tin!

Duffer of The Day was Two Beers with 28 points, he will receive a shot uplift. From 24 to 29.

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Brains and Scuttler with 29 points. Brains will increase to 44 and Scuttler to 14.

Deputy Deputy Duffers of The Day were Johnnie and Ming with 30 points. Johnnie will go from 14 to 15, Ming from 20 to 22.

In 3rd place was the Laird with 33 points. He gets £2 and a handicap reduction to 13.

In 2^nd place with were Matador and The Rabbi with 35 points, they get to share £3. Handicaps reduced to 26 and 11 respectively.

However, the winner today was the ever-popular Cardinal with a magnificent 38 points. He gets £5 and a handicap reduction to 18!

The Levy raised £10.

Swears raised £3.40.

All funds in the vice like grip of the Laird.

Toasts

Toast was offered by the Laird for his home team of Falkirk (The Bairns) who achieved consecutive promotions and are now in the Scottish Premier League!

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business

None.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.25.

Present: – PB, MS, TM, JG (1), DGM, BR, CC, PL, DF, AW, JG (3), MD, PF (golf only, well it is his birthday). CM meeting only.

Fourteen golfers this morning. The Competition Secretary devised a cunning mystery pairs competition, where each player was allocated a partner after the golf!!!!

Results

Two twos today for Ming and Silver Fox both at the 14^th.

They share £2.80.

Duffers of The Day was Emperor and Two Beers scoring 25 points each for a grand total of 50 points, They will both receive a shot uplift.

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Brains with 25 points and Scuttler with 29 points, for a grand total of 54 points.

Deputy Deputy Duffers of The Day were Winker with 32 and Kwock with 24 for a grand total of 56 points.

In 4^th place were the Cardinal with 30 and Geezer with 28 for a total of 58 points.

In 3^rd place with were Herbie with 30 and Silver Fox with 33 for a total of 63 points.

In 2^nd place with were Ming with 34 and Davo with 34 for a total of 38 points, they get £2 each.

However, the winners today were Rabbi with 28 points and The Laird with 43 points, for a grand total of 71 points. They get £5 each. Good choice of partner Rabbi!!

They will get a one-shot reduction.

The Levy raised £14.

Geezer Cards raised £3.70.

Swears raised £5.10.

Toasts

Toasts were offered to The Emperor for his spectacular win in last Wednesday’s Seniors competition. Trophy already!

Kwock for his birthday.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising. Although Captain Geezer did have a premature finger raised.

Any Other Business

A show of hands indicated we would require one fewer tee time next Monday. The Laird to sort.

Davo had circulated an e-mail proposing to organise an overnighter at Craigielaw the first weekend in November. Can everyone let Davo know by Friday if you would like to attend.

Observations from the course by Herbie, originally complimented Ming on his sartorial elegance in wearing the correct golf shorts. Unfortunately, Ming did not extend such elegance to his socks! Totally inappropriate for the golf course in Herbie’s opinion. Everyone examined the said socks and agreed with Herbie.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.53.

Present: – PB, MS, TM, JG (1), DGM, BR, CC, PL, DF, AW. CM meeting only. Murray Stenhouse guested at the meeting until he was asked to contribute financially!!

Ten golfers this morning. The Competition Secretary had little option but to declare a singles competition.

Results

No twos today so £2 was pocketed by the Tin!

Duffer of The Day was Winker with 26 points, he gets a 20% uplift to 12.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Brains with 28 points, he gets an uplift of 15% to 38.

Deputy Deputy Duffer of The Day was The Cardinal with 30 points, he gets a 10% uplift to 22.

In 3^rd place with 35 points was The Laird, he gets £1 and a handicap reduction of 10% to 15.

In 2^nd place with 37 points was The Geezer, he gets £3 and a handicap reduction of 15% to 17.

However, the winners today were Two Beers and Herbie with 38 points, they share £6 and get a reduction of 20% to 23 and 13 respectively.

The Levy raised £10.

Geezer Cards raised £3.

Swears raised £5.30.

Toasts

Toasts were offered to Winker on his return from the Antipodes.

The Pope RIP who passed away this very morning.

A spurious suggestion of Clodagh Rodgers RIP was dismissed by the Chairman.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record and declared wonderful by Herbie.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

 Any Other Business

Davo had circulated an e-mail proposing to organise an overnighter at Dalmahoy on October 5/6^th. Can everyone let Davo know by responding to the e-mail asap.

Geezer and Rabbi will not be able to attend.

Observations from the course by Herbie, questioned the golfing etiquette of allowing a match play through a non-competition group. He suggested that the Calcutta Match this morning should have bee let through by The Geezers group.

Discussion followed and the upshot was the assembly believed that The Club Captain has priority on the course at all times, so Herbie was appeased.

Captain Geezer wanted the priority to be extended to the bar!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.35.

Footnote

The Cardinal sends his apologies for next Monday, he will be down south!

Present: – PB, MS, TM, GW, JG (1), MD, DGM, JG (3), BR, CC, PL, PF, MC, DF. CM meeting only.

Fourteen golfers this morning, Cardinal and Herbie went out first to compete in the Seniors Calcutta, they also formed a pair for the 4BBB competition selected by the returning Competition Secretary. Hopefully the warm weather training would pay off!

Results

Unfortunately, Marcus was unwell on the course and returned to the clubhouse from the 8^th.

We all wish him a speedy recovery. It meant that the Rabbi had to compete as a single player for the remaining 11 holes.

One team two today by Captain Geezer at the 8^th, he pocketed the £2.80.

Duffers of The Day was Captain Geezer and the Laird with 39 points, they get handicap uplift of one shot.

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Bumpers and Rabbi with 40 points, they get nothing.

Neither do third place teams of Two Beers and The Emperor, Brains and Ming with 41 points.

Runners Up were Cardinal and Herbie, together with Matador and Silver Fox with 42 points. They get £1 each.

The winning team was Kwok and Davo with 43 points. They get £5 each and a shot reduction.

The Levy raised £13.

Geezer Cards/Swears raised £4.

Toasts

Toasts were offered to Rory who completed the golf grand slam by winning the Masters yesterday. The first European to achieve the Grand Slam of Golf.

Also, to Justin Rose for pushing Rory to the limits yesterday.

The Toon for thrashing Manchester United 4-1 yesterday.

Dan Burn for rescuing a stranded motorist on the A19 on Saturday.

Herbie for victory over The Cardinal in the Seniors Calcutta.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

 Any Other Business

A show of hands indicated that the tee times for next Monday should remain.

Captain Geezer reminded everyone of the sponsored walk around the course with children. He thought that some MOHGS could dragoon some random children to accompany them!

Herbie announced the results of the end of year awards.

The King of the Cash (twos winner) was Herbie himself with 8 twos over the year.

The Champion Golfer of the Year was Brains who amassed a mammoth 84 points on Herbie’s unique scoring system.

The Trophy was presented to Brains. Two in two weeks, will he have room in his trophy cabinet!

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.50.

Present: – PB, TM, GW, JG (1), MD, DGM, JG (3), TH, BR, LW, MF, CC, PL. CM meeting only.

Thirteen golfers this morning for the first MOHGS meeting of the new season.

Appropriately the Bob Hallett Memorial Trophy was up for grabs!

New handicaps were in operation.

Results

The more than able Stand In Competition Secretary announced the results with a flourish, reminding all present of the new handicap change regime!

Two twos today, Johnnie at the 8^th, and Johnnie again at the 14^th,

he pocketed £2.60.

Duffer of The Day was Captain Geezer with 18 points, he gets a 20% handicap uplift.

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Davo and Silver Fox, they get a 15% handicap uplift.

Deputy Deputy Duffers were Matador, Cardinal, Ming, Two Beers and Scuttler with 31 points, they get a 10% handicap uplift.

In 3^rd place and receiving nothing were Emperor and Sparky, they get a handicap reduction of 10%.

Runner Up with 39 points was Rabbi, he gets £4 and a 15% handicap reduction.

However, the winner and recipient of the Bob Hallatt Memorial Trophy was Brains with 40 points. He pocketed £9 and a 20% handicap reduction.

The trophy was duly presented by The Chairman.

The Levy raised £13, after much consternation as many MOHGS seem to have forgotten the AGM motion raising the levy to £1 per player.

Geezer Cards raised £3.40.

Swears £3.00

Toasts

Toast was offered to Captain Geezer for his spectacular 200-yard straight drive last Saturday for his drive in.

Geezer thanked those MOHGS who turned out to support him.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

 Any Other Business

Thanks were offered to The Chairman for organising last weekend away night at Slaley.

He did say that we would probably not return, however he was looking at an Autumn sojourn, staying in Berwick at the Premier Inn, golf at Eyemouth and Magdalene Fields. Possibly the last weekend in October.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.55.

Present: – PL BR TM MF MS MC JG(3) DGM DF LW CC CM MD JG(1) TH MM meeting only good to see you.

Fifteen golfers turned out for the last MOHGS competition of the Winter season in glorious sunshine (no excuses regarding the weather) As this was the last game and the Winter League was very close the Competitions Secretary elected to go with a singles event. 

With no Secretary available Herbie stepped into the breach to record the events of the day.

Results.

Three twos today Herbie, Emperor and Laird shared the prize money.

Duffer of the Day Sparky 29pts

Deputy Duffer Crocs 31pts.

Third Rabbi and Herbie 40pts

Second Silver Fox and Emperor 43pts.

Winner Laird 45pts

Handicaps will be adjusted in the normal method.

The Levy raised £7.50

Geezer Cards £3.90

Swears £4.80

Toasts

Laird and Brains for winning the seniors 4ball competition on Wednesday.

Rory for winning the playoff in the Players championship.

R.Mansell winner of the Singapore Classic.

The final few of the returning Toon army were welcomed back.

Previos Meeings Minutes.

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising.

There were no matters arising.

Any Other Business.

Two Beers will check with Slayley if winter wheels are required on Friday and will advise the group going.

Herbie announced the winners of the Winter League being the Rabbi and the Laird.  King of the cash(twos) was Herbie.  They all received a warm round of applause.

 The full results will be published later.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 12.35.

Present: – PL, MD, PB, DF, JG (1), JG (3), TM, BR, LW, MC, PF, MC. MS meeting only.

Twelve golfers this morning, probably yesterday’s football game resulted in lie ins and late travel for several stalwarts!

A good job Herbie turned up for the meeting as he was nominated as chairman. He took up the challenge with his usual aplomb!

Results

The Competition Secretary decided on a team game, teams of three with two to count on the par 4’s and all three to count on the par 3’s and 5’s.

Four twos today, The Laird and Johnnie at the 8^th, and The Laird (again) and Ming the 17^th.

They share £3.00 and were invited to contribute it to the Treasurer’s tin, they all refused!

Th Competition Secretary dealt a withering rebuke to those who had played off the wrong handicap. He decreed that any such transgressions in the future would result in disqualification of the miscreant and his team should it be a team event.

The Cardinal was shamefaced to acknowledge that he was the guilty party and would ensure that no such thing would occur again on his watch!!!

Duffers of The Day were The Geezer, Johnnie and Kwok

Deputy Duffers of The Day were Rabbi, Davo and Silver Fox.

Runners up were The Emperor, The Laird and Bumpers with 94 points.

The winners were Ming, Brains and The Cardinal with originally 97 points but adjusted to 95 points when the correct handicap was used! They get £4 each and a shot reduction.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £6.

Geezer Cards raised £3.

Swears £2.20 (Captain Geezer’s resolution not to swear is having a severe impact on the financial position)

Toasts

The first toast could only be NUFC aka The Toon, for winning the Carabao Cup yesterday, just 70 years since the last domestic trophy.

Next Rangers for beating Celtic.

Jack Draper for winning the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

 Any Other Business

The Comp. Sec. confirmed he had cancelled 31^st March tee times.

He has also booked the MOHGS tee times from April 7^th until end of September.

Herbie advised that he had been able to get the MOHGS logo embroidered onto a sweated at a cost of £30. He is willing to share his contact if any other MOHG wished to have a sweater/polo shirt defaced.

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.21.

Present: – JG (1), PB, LW, TM, PF, DF, MS, CM, MD, JG (2), JG (3), PL, DF, TH, MF, DGM, CM, FB

Last AGM minutes were accepted, Herbie had brought a copy to the meeting with great foresight. Chairman material in the making!

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

No report was offered by the Secretary/Scribe.

Report of the Competition Secretary

The esteemed comp. sec. provided a full report on the last years playing activities.

Yet another year completed. It has been a relatively quiet year for the MOHGS. We had 2 away trips since my last report, Slaley Hall in spring and Kinross in the autumn. 12 players at Slaley and Kinross. It was good to see Dewy at Kinross. Our 2 traditional Charity days at Newbiggin, Rotary and RNLI were attended in the summer, however the number of MOHGS in attendance at these 2 events
Unfortunately our regular friendly matchplay games did not happen last year for differing reasons. Beamish due to the Dirty Dozen no longer having a dozen players or anywhere near that number and Hobson due to us struggling to get sufficient players interested. I don’t think that these matches are likely to continue.
We currently have 20 members playing regularly…
One of our members “The Geezer “is MGC Captain for this year. It’s an honour to have a MOHG In such an esteemed position and we wish him well and will offer our support when we can.
Since our last AGM our Competition winners are as follows: –

MOGH of year 2023-24.         The Laird
Soapy Dish 10/6/24.                     Herbie
Bob Hallett Trophy 1/7/24.          The Laird
Club Champion 5/8/24.                Bumpers/ El Matador
Chairman’s Quaich 16/9/24.       Monty
Xmas Plate 9/12/24.                        El Matador
AGM Bell 10/3/24.                           Bumpers
MOGH of the year 2024-25.        TBA on Monday 7^th April on Bob Hallett Memorial Day

It has been an honour, even though it has not been without its difficulties at times, to be your Competition Secretary for the past years. I hope that I have done a good job and that you are happy for me to continue. May I thank you for your assistance, Brains, and your support and cooperation this past year.
I wish you all a happy, healthy and successful season this year.

The Geezer thanked MOHGS for their support to date.

The report was received with acclamation and grateful thanks from all present.

Crocs undertook to update the trophies as appropriate.

Report of the Financial Secretary

Written report provided by the Emperor, attached!

The Emperor observed that we were not a money-making entity and was pleased to announce that income was £552.20, whilst expenditure was £551.85. A surplus of 35p.

Cash in hand is currently £72.50.

He observed that we have an average of 13 players each Monday and we lost 9 playing days through inclement weather.

The Emperor pointed out that Rachel from Accounts has proposed an increase NI and in the minimum wage and in response to this he believed we needed to increase the levy from 50p to £1. He did remind everyone that he had proposed it last year!!

The Laird suggested a levy of £5 for all MOHGS and a weekly levy of 50p.

The Geezer felt that the 50p levy should remain and we cancel Christmas!

However, when put to the vote, the £1 levy was approved.

Thanks were given to the Treasurer for his heroic efforts in providing fiscal prudence.

Report of the Chairman

Thanked all officers and MOHGS for their support. Since no brown envelopes had been received by the Secretary, all officers will remain in post for another year.

Appointment of Officers

As stated above, the existing officers are in post for at least another year!

AOB

Davo proposed an amendment to the handicap adjustments.

He suggested that winners should be docked 20%, second place 15% and third place 10%.

Similarly, the duffer of the day gets 20% uplift, next worst 15% and third worst 10%.

After much discussion the proposal was agreed. Davo would do the calculations, and the new handicaps would be recorded in the minutes.

The new system will start at the commencement of the new season.

Brains flourished the draft diary for next year which was vocally approved.

The meeting closed at 12.45.

Present: – PL, MD, PB, DF, DGM, JG (1), JG (2), JG (3), MS, TM, TH, BR, LW, MC, MF, PF. CM and FB meeting only.

Sixteen golfers this morning for the AGM Bell.

The Chairman was in possession of the Chairman’s Gavel. He used it to good effect throughout the meeting!

The Chair welcomed the new President to the meeting.

Results

The Competition Secretary observed that the course was longer than of late and pleased that most holes were on proper greens.

Four twos today, Monty at the 8^th, Kwok, Bumpers and Johnnie at the 17^th.

They share £3.20 and were invited to contribute it to the Treasurer’s tin, they all refused!

Duffer of The Day was Sparky with 26 points.

Deputy Duffer of The Day was Two Beers with 30 points.

In 3^rd place and receiving £3 was Monty with 41 points.

In 2^nd place and receiving £5 was Silver Fox with 42 points.

However, the winner and recipient of the AGM Bell was Bumpers with 43 points. He also pocketed £8.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the accepted method.

The Levy raised £8.

Geezer Cards raised £3.20.

Swears £6.30

Toasts

Chairman offered toasts to The Cardinal for being runner up last Wednesday, and The Laird for being runner up in the Seniors Winter Order of Merit.

Herbie offered the successful Home Nations Rugby Teams

The Laird offered Calum Hill for winning the Joburg Open.

Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

The Comp. Sec. asked for those who wished to play on Monday 31^st, only two signalled their intention. It was agreed to cancel the tee times for that Monday.

He would attempt to book our normal Monday morning slots for the coming season.

 Any Other Business

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 12.21.