Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – DF, JG (1), CM, PF (golf only), JG (2), LW, GW, TH, PB, BR, AW, PL (meeting only), MD, MC, CC, TM, MS.

Biggles sends his best wishes to the MOHGS, he is returning to Scotland in 2 weeks.

Sixteen players today, four fourballs playing off 90% of MOHGS handicap.

The Geezer assumed the Chair. He was welcomed back from his trip across the pond.

Competition Results.

One two today, at the 8^th by Scuttler. He scoops the £3.20 but he shared it with his playing partner, The Laird.

Duffers of the Day were Scuttler and The Laird with 35 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were The Cardinal and Herbie with 36 points.

In fourth place and getting nothing were Ming and Davo with 40 points.

In third place and still getting nothing were Bumpers and Emperor with 41 points.

In second place were Johnnie and Monty with 42 points, they receive £2 each.

However, this week’s winners were Kwok and Brains with 43 points, they get £6 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £8.

Swears raised £6.

Geezer Cards £3.20 (all players contributed 20p)

Toasts

Bob MacIntyre for winning the Scottish Open yesterday.

The Laird magnanimously offered a toast to England Football Team for coming second (again) in the Euros final. There was a reluctant quaffing of drinks.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird had had contact with Shagpile, the rearranged RNLI Day is to be Friday 16 August, at a cost of £10. As this is the Seniors Away Day at Sharperley, many MOHGS are going there. Any wishing to play at Newbiggin that day will have to contact Newbiggin direct.

Herbie is arranging a day trip to Wooler on 30 August, anyone wishing to go let Herbie know asap.

MOHGS are reminded that the Championship will be played for on Monday 5^th August.

The meeting closed at 13.00.

ATTENDEES
Everyone except the Cardinal and the Geezer both of whom had sent their apologies.

COMPETITION (6 teams of 3, 2 from 3 to count)

Two 2’s Ming on the 4th & Scuttler on the 8th. Each received £1.80.

DoD Rabbi/Silverfox/Brains +1

Runners Up Kwok/Herbie/Winker each received £2 (no handicap adjustment)

Winners Matador/Ming/Sparky – 1 each received £4.

CASH
Levy £9. Geezer Cards £4.40. Swears £6.20

LAST WEEKS MINUTES ✅

TOASTS Cameron Twynam and somebody called Ferguson !

APOLOGIES for next week – 2 Beers

AOB
Wooler away day rescheduled for Friday 30th August. Interested, then please let Herbie know.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – DF, JG (1), CM, PF, JG (2), LW, GW, TH, PB, BR, DGM, AW, PL, MF, SH, FB (meeting only)

Sixteen players today playing for the inaugural Bob Hallett Memorial Trophy. Everyone welcomed Simon to play in his dad’s competition.

Even though our esteemed Chairman was present, Two Beers conducted the meeting. The Chairman did say a few words in fond memory of Bob, who had been his best friend for over 60 years. Bob had been passed captain at Beamish Golf Club and a valued member of MOHGS. He also welcomed Simon saying that he had inherited Bob’s good nature. Simon and Bob were thanked for the drinks provided courtesy of Bob’s bar card.

Competition Results.

Two twos’ today, one at the 14^th by Scuttler and one at the 17^th by Blue Watch £1.60 each.

Duffer of the Day was Blue Watch with 23 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was The Emperor (notwithstanding new knee and buggy)

In second place were The Rabbi, Two Beers & The Cardinal with 35 points, they receive £2 each.

However, this week’s winner and recipient of the Inaugural Bob Hallett Memorial was The Laird 37 points, he also gets £10.

Crocs pointed out that the trophy had been played for in the annual MOHGS and Dirty Dozen matches, and the last winner had been Bob himself.

Simon was pleased that the trophy was being recycled.

The Laird was honoured to be presented with the Trophy by Simon.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £8.

Swears raised £5.

Toasts

Bobby Hallett

The Laird

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird observed that the score cards today were all exceptionally neat.

Herbie had observation from the 15^th hole where Kwok thinned a bunker shot towards his fellow players. Unfortunately, all coming from Kwok’s moth was a throttled scream. Apparently, he had forgotten the word ‘Fore’.

RNLI Day at Newbiggin was cancelled because only the MOHS had booked tee times.

Crocs advised that Shagpile had delivery of the mobility scooter on Tuesday morning, he had been caught speeding on it Tuesday afternoon!!

Next MOHS away day is at Wooler on 16^th August. All those wishing to attend please contact Herbie by Friday of this week.

The meeting closed at 13.08 with further thanks to Simon and Bob.

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Sixteen players today. Pairs competition off full MOHGS Handicaps.

Even though our esteemed Chairman was present, Two Beers conducted the meeting.

Competition Results.

No two’s today, £3.20 into the Treasurers Coffers!

Duffers of the Day were Monty & Davo with 35 points.

In third place were The Laird & Brains with 41 points, they receive nothing.

Runners up were Kwok & Crocs with 42 points, they get £3 each.

However, this week’s champions were The Geezer & The Cardinal with an astounding score of 45 points, they get £5 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £8.

Geezer cards raised £3.80.

Swears raised £4.85.

The financial secretary being in attendance, picked up all the outstanding proceeds.

Toasts

Glasgow Warriors for lifting the UCR RU Championship.

England T20 team for a superb performance in beating that outstanding cricketing nation, the USA!

Glasses were raised to the greenkeeping team for presenting an excellent golf course.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird announced the tee times for Friday at Newbiggin for the RNLI golf day, 9.30 and 9.40am. There is still one place available. He reminded everyone that Morpeth was fully booked that day so if golf was to be played it would be only available at Newbiggin. Cost is £25.

The Geezer proposed that if no two’s were scored, the pot should go to those scoring 4 points on a hole. Tumbleweed was seen and no seconder appeared!

Next Monday will be the Bob Hallett Memorial, hopefully Simon will be here, and his green fees will be paid for by the MOHGS. Trophy is ready, the format will be decided by The Laird.

Kwok was excited be the presence of crows at the 12^th tee. He claimed one had opened Johnnie’s bag and interfered with his water bottle. Another, (or was it the same, they all look alike) accessed Two Beers golf bag and pulled out the bunker card! Fortunately, the bird dropped it when challenged.

On that note the meeting closed at 13.10.

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Fifteen players today. The competition secretary introduced the team to a Texas Shambles!! Five teams of three, all to drive off, select the most advantageous drive and all players play out. Best two scores on each hole off 90% of MOHS handicap.

Two Beers took the chair.

Competition Results.

Several twos today;-

Scuttler on the 8^th

Rabbi on the 17^th

Laird and Geezer on 14^th

It was agreed that the £3 pot should go to the Emperor’s Tin, with one dissention!

Duffers of the Day were Scuttler, Monty and Herbie with a derisory 68 points.

However, the winners were Laird, Geezer and Two Beers with a magnificent 88 points.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.50.

Geezer cards raised £5

Swears raised £5.85.

All proceeds with The Laird as well as the £3 twos money.

Toasts

Belated Toast to The Kid and his wife to be on Friday of this week. MOHGS wish them both a very happy day.  

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, with thanks to the Scribe.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird has 8 names for the RNLI golf day at Newbiggin on 28 June. He is still trying to get details and will contact all those playing once details finalised.

Shagpile is now at home so feeling much like his old self.

MOHGS all send best wishes to Shagpile.

Herbie was most concerned about the lack of elastic bands for the Geezer Cards. Rabbi did utter a non-repeatable response. Brains did observe that elastic bands were is short supply and so needed to be stretched!

On that note the meeting closed at 12.50.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – AW, PB, CM, JG (1) (golf only), JG (3), PL, TM, DF, JG (2), DGM, MF, MS

Twelve players competed for the Soapy Dish this morning! It came to light that it was first competed for in 2014, so the tenth anniversary, less COVID!!!

Two Beers took the chair.

Competition Results.

The Laird did express some remorse for jumping onto the first tee out of turn, especially when rain threatened as his group finished. However, the final group were magnanimous in not taking the hump!

No twos today so £2.40 into the Emperor’s tin.

Duffer of the Day was Silver Fox with 21 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Two Beers and Winker with 27 points.

In third place was The Cardinal with 37 points.

Runner up was The Laird 38 points, receiving £4.

Today’s winner was The Herbie with 39 points, he gets a well-deserved £8 and the treasured Soapy Dish presented by Two Beers.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £6.

Geezer cards raised £4

Swears raised £3.20.

All proceeds with The Laird

Toasts

Toast to Soapy on the occasion of his competition.

Toast to The Laird for success in the Northumberland Bowls Trophy, he claims it is the Bowls equivalent of the FA Cup. Further toast to the Laird for third place finish at Hobson Invitation Day.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird has six names for the RNLI golf day at Newbiggin on 28 June. Anyone else must let the Laird know by Friday 14 June.

It was observed by Herbie that Club Championship and Bob Hallett Memorial were now scheduled for the same day. The meeting felt that Brains would come up with a cunning plan to accommodate both.

The Laird had been to visit Shagpile at the rehab unit in Morpeth. He advised that Shaggers was in good spirits and progressing with physio. Hopeful of being discharged next week.

MOHGS all send best wishes to Shagpile.

The Laird announced that the match against Hobson was cancelled due to lack of players from both clubs and was unlikely to be resumed.

The meeting closed at 12.40.

Present: DF, TM, FB (meeting only) PB (golf only) DGM, PF, PL, MF, MS,JG2,CC,JG1,CM,LW

Apologies. Those not there.

Two Beers took the chair and Herbie the Scribing duties. The proper Chairman the Straggler was warmly welcomed by his able deputy.

Results Stand in competition secretary announced the results of a singles stableford competition with 11 participants.

DOD Cardinal 25pts

DDOD Sparky 26pts

Runner up Jonnie 35pts

Winner with a magnificent 39pts Herbie.

Twos Two Beers although not ringed on the scorecard!!!

Finance. Levy £5.50 Swears £3.00 Geezer cards £3.00

Toasts. Laurie Canter winner of the European Open after 13 years his first win.

Bobby McIntyre Winner of the Canadian Open.

Rob Burrow from Rugby league who passed away aged 41 on the same day they started a new MND hospital in Leeds with the money he helped to raise.

Calcutta pairs second round winners Geezer and the Laird.

Minutes of the last meeting accepted as written with no matters arising.

AOB

Crocs reported on the charity event at Newbiggin where the event was played in atrocious conditions but with himself and the Laird winning prizes in the raffle a good day was had by all.

Observations from the course led Herbie to describe the MOHGS own David Attenborough (Sparky) discovering a hedgehog. Not the wheel type.

Crocks posed a question regarding options in a bunker. There are three with a penalty of I shot and one with a penalty of two shots. Needless to say, Crocs chose the wrong one.

A further charity day is being held at Newbiggin on Friday 28^th June. Anyone interested please contact the Laird.

At this stage Herbie reminded the assistant competition that today was the day that Soapy dish was to be played for according to the diary. After some discussion the group decided it should be awarded to Herbie as todays winner, This resulted in Herbie performing a victory jig. Before he could get his hand on said trophy Brains reminded the meeting that the competition was to be played with 4 clubs and a putter. A vote was taken and it was decided with a majority of 13 to 1 that it should be played for next week. Herbie was inconsolable.

Meeting closed at 1.08

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – AW, PB, CM, MD, JG (1), JG (3), CC, MC, PL (golf only), TM, DF, BR (meeting only and money collection)

Eleven players this morning so singles competition on a very wet course. It also got even wetter with several downpours forcing some players to abandon the course.

Two Geezer assumed the chair to the manor born.

Competition Results.

Those not completing the course were excluded from the results but still had to pay the dues!

Two twos today, Davo at the 4^th and Bumpers at the 8^th. They shared £2.20.

Duffer of the Day was Bumpers with 24 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Silver Fox with 26 points.

Runner up was Ming with 35 points, receiving £4.

Today’s winner was The Laird with a magnificent 37 points in awful conditions, he gets a well-deserved £7.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £5.50.

Geezer cards raised £2

Swears raised £4.

All proceeds with The Cardinal

Toasts

No toasts offered.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird announced that there were two spaces on Friday for the RNLI golf at Newbiggin.

For those attending, first tee is at 9.10. Bacon roll and coffee can be taken pre or post golf. Anyone opting for the former should allow sufficient time prior to tee off!

It was suggested that the delayed Bob Hallett Memorial golf could take place 1^st July, that would enable Simon to attend.

MOHGS all send best wishes to Shagpile and continue to wish him a speedy recovery.

MOHGS were also informed that Steve Welch had been taken ill, he was awaiting an operation and we all wish him an early recovery.

The meeting closed at 12.50.

Attendees   LW, MS, MC, CM, PF, DF, DGM, MD, JG (1) MF, PL, BR meeting only.

Apologies. Lots

Results.

One two on the 17^th Crocs

DOD  2Beers 25pts

DDOD 26 pts Jonnie

RU Laird and Herbie 36 pts

Winner with a quite brilliant 40 pts Crocs.

The Chairman gave a warm welcome to the Emperor.  Really good to see him back looking slim and in fine fettle.

Toasts. None suggested.

Minutes of last meeting. All accepted.

Matters arising.  Jonnie offered his apologies he is unable to play at Newbiggin on the 31^st.

We are now looking for one more player. Cost £25 including coffee and bacon roll. Tee time around 9.16.

If you fancy it, please contact the Laird.

Laird had spoken to Shagpile in hospital and all the MOHGS sent their best wishes.

Crocs had come across a mobility scoter donated by an ex serviceman which he proposed to give to Shagpile to try. It was thought a donation to Help the Heroes or another suitable charity would be appropriate. Anyone wishing to personally donate to this cause please see Crocs.

AOB Nothing.  Really boring so the Chairman closed the meeting at 13.03.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – LW (golf only), AW, PB (meeting only), GW, JG (2), MS, DGM, CM, MD, JG (1), JG (3), PF, CC

Twelve players this morning, competition was a ‘WALTZ’. Unclear if it was Viennese or Old English.

Two Beers assumed the chair.

Competition Results.

No twos today! £2.40 into the Emperor’s tin.

Duffers of the Day were Herbie, Johnnie, & 2 Beers with 65 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Monty, Matador & Brains with 67 points.

Runners up were Kwok, Crocs & Ming with 69 points.

Today’s winners however were Winker, Davo & Silver Fox with a magnificent 76 points. They get £4 each

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £6.

No Geezer cards.

Swears raised £3.85.

All proceeds with The Cardinal

Toasts

Rory McIlroy for winning then Wells Fargo Championship. David Clark for winning the NE/NW PGA at Bishop Auckland.

Gateshead for winning the FA Trophy yesterday.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Brains announced those included in the 31^st May golf at Newbiggin.

The Laird, Crocs, Johnnie. Geezer, Ming, Brains, Scuttler, Monty, 2 Beers, Sparky, Davo and Cardinal. The Laird will co-ordinate tee times.

MOHGS all send best wishes to Shagpile and wish him a speedy recovery.

The meeting closed at 12.50.