Present.  CM, DF, PL, MS, GW, TH, CC, LW, TM, AS, DGM & MD golf only as Mrs 2beers had cut her head and Davo took David to the hospital.

The Geezer volunteered to chair the meeting and Herbie acted as scribe.

Apologies.  All the rest. Particularly Brains who arrived minus his locker key. Cardinal still warm weather training, Emperor either a dogy knee or too much of his Mohgs medicine.

Welcome to Arif Sahab new nickname Barry. ArifShahab5@hotmail.com Welcome to Biggles. Good to see you here.

Results.  Today’s competition at the new Morpeth Lakes course was a devious one devised by Laird and comprised of 1 to score on odd holes and 2 to score on even holes.

No twos recorded.

Duffers of the day.  56 points Rabbi, Crocs, Laird

Deputy Duffers 61 points Davo, Ming, Two Beers.

Runners up. 63 points Geezer, Jonnie, Barry (hc 27)

Brilliant winners with an outstanding score of 70 points. Scuttler, Matador, Herbie. They scooped the pool with £4 each.

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Levy £6  Two £2.40  Swears £2.40 Geezer cards £1.20.

Toasts. Peter Oosterhuis RIP. Falkirk young lads unbeaten all season!!

The Laird for his win in the seniors last week.

AOB A deposit has been paid for Kinross and we are now up to 8 players.

Rotary day at Newbiggin Friday 31^st May. If you are interested, please advise the Laird asap. Play in 3balls as individuals with a cost of £25 including coffee and bacon sandwich.

Laird had heard from Shagpile who has now managed to get out to lunch. Must have finished all his Mohgs medicine.

 Meeting closed at 12.55

Attendees   GW, CM, J G(1),MS,MD,PL,JG(2),DGM,MC,LW,TM,PF

Apologies  Lots

Results.   Crocs took over the mantle of organising today’s competition. He elected to go with a team of 4 with 3 to count. We played the full course off normal tees with bunkers in play (thank you Laurie). Our stand in Comp Sec Brains produced the results with a flourish.

Duffers of the day. Rabbi, Matador, Herbie and Monty.  87 points

Deputy Duffers Davo, Crocs, Two Beers, Brains.  88 points

Winners Geezer, Jonnie, Bumpers, Kwock.     90 points.

Twos.   Rabbi, Matador, Geezer.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the normal manner.

Minutes of the last meeting were accepted as written.

Matters Arising. Two Beers announced he had made enquires at Kinross for September and had positive answers from .  LW, PL, DF, CM, MS, DGM, and CC.

He will attempt to get an eighth member and then will make further enquirers.

Toasts. . McIlroy t and Lowry for winning the Zurich Classic. A hearty congratulation to Kwock for reaching 75 unscathed on Sunday.

A thanks to the guy who handed in Crocs phone after the match on Saturday.

As there were enough MOHGS available on next Monday Bank Holiday it was decided to keep the normal tees.

Cash. Levy £6, Swears, £3.20, Geezer cards, £2.70

The meeting was closed by the stand-in Chairman Two Beers and notes were taken by Herbie. Bless them.    s

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – LW, AW, PB, GW, JG (2), MS, DGM, TM, DF, CM, PL, MD, MC, TH

Fourteen players this morning, so the Comp. Sec. designed a cunning blind pairs competition. Partners being allocated once everyone returned to the clubhouse.

Two Beers assumed the chair and welcomed back to the MOHGS The Scuttler.

Competition Results.

One two today, Herbie at the 17^th with a tremendous chip ⁱⁿ from off the back of the green!

Duffers of the Day were Johnnie & The Geezer with 74 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Monty & The Rabbi 75 points.

Next were Scuttler & Crocs with 76 points.

Then Matador and Bumpers with 79 points.

Followed by The Cardinal & Laird with 81 points.

Runners up were Two Beers and Herbie with 82 points. They get 2£ each.

Today’s winners however were Winker and Davo with 86 points.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.

Geezer cards raised £3.90.

Swears raised £4.50.

Toasts

None offered.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, with the adjustment of last week’s payout.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Q Hotels had sent a message to the Cardinal re night away, he will investigate.

An e-mail thanks had been received from Shagpile.

Crocs queried the interpretation on the ‘In the Trees’   Geezer Card. There are now a number of tree stumps on the course and questions were raised regarding the validity of a ball in the proximity of said stumps.

Various definitions were bandied about, however Herbie helpfully reiterated the mantra ‘If you have to ask, pay up’.

The Cardinal will be absent for the next 2 weeks, The Laird will be absent next Monday. Stand in arrangement will have to be made.

The meeting closed at 1.02pm.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – LW, AW, PB, GW, JG (1), MS, DGM, TM, DF, CM, PL, MD, PF (golf only), FB (meeting only)

Thirteen players this morning, so the Comp. Sec. had little option but to announce another singles comp.

Two Beers assumed the chair and welcomed back to the MOHGS fold our highly esteemed Chairman. However, our esteemed Chairman opted to allow Two Beers to assume the role for today’s meeting.

Competition Results.

Two twos today, The Cardinal at the 17^th, and even more impressive Davo at the 7^th! They share £2.60.

Duffer of the Day was The Cardinal with a semi-respectable 25 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Brains and Crocs with 27 points.

Runners up and sharing £4 were The Geezer and El Matador with 32 points.

Today’s winner however was Johnnie with a magnificent 33 points he gets £9. The new swing must be working.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £6.50.

Geezer cards raised £2.40.

Swears raised £2.90.

Toasts

Newcastle United for a spectacular 4-0 thrashing of Spurs. Herbie dissented!

Newcastle United Ladies for a 10-0 thrashing of Huddersfield Town to secure promotion with two games to spare.

The Chairman proposed Scottie Scheffler for securing his second Masters win.

A Toast was also offered to Marcus and his team of volunteers who rebuilt the shelter owned by the golf club on the main road. A big thanks to all involved.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, without any amendments!

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird and Crocs had visited Shagpile, he is in good spirits hopefully assisted by the ‘medicine’ delivered from the MOHGS. We all wish him a speedy recovery.

Shagpile did provide dates for the RNLI Golf Day at Newbiggin and the Rotary Charity Day also at Newbiggin. One is on the last Friday in May and the other is on the last Friday in June, who knows which is first!

Dates and competitions to be confirmed later.

Herbie had indeed circulated his spreadsheet.

The meeting closed at 11.30am.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – LW, MC, (both golf only), AW, PB, GW, JG (1), MS, DGM, CC, TM, DF, CM, PL

Fourteen players this morning, so the Comp. Sec. opted for a singles tourney. Only 12 holes available.

Two Beers assumed the chair, while devouring a cheese scone.

Competition Results.

No twos today, £2.80 into the coffers.

Duffers of the Day were Matador and Rabbi with a respectable 26 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, Winker, Ming, and Geezer with 27 points.

Runners up and sharing £4 were Laird and Silver Fox with 31 points.

Today’s winner was Crocs with a magnificent 33 points (this is the one), he gets £10.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £7.

Geezer cards raised £3.70.

Swears raised £2.20.

Toasts

Mrs. Cardinal on the occasion of her birthday.

Joe Kinnear RIP

Lottie Woad, English winner of the Augusta National Woman’s Amateur.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, without any amendments!

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Ming questioned the validity of using the 3 put geezer card on temporary greens. The Competition Secretary suggested that as there was no discernible limit to the temporary greens, it was impossible to apply the 3 put rule on the temporary greens. Clearly on the proper green the rule still applies. This interpretation seemed to find general favour with the assembly.

Herbie had been keeping close check on the MOHGS performances over the full season, both winter and summer competitions. He had awarded points for various finishes and at the end of the exercise he decreed that The Laird had amassed the most points and was therefore the Champion Golfer over the full year. The Laird was presented with the magnificent trophy.

Herbie also appraised the two’s champion; however, a number of members had made 4 two’s and therefore there was no overall King of Cash this year.

He did intimate that his spreadsheet would be circulated.

The Rabbi gave an update on Biggles. He is about to go to Preston to get intensive therapy for swallowing. He has been there before, and it has proved extremely helpful. After that he is to get a week intensive speech therapy with specialists in Gateshead. We all wish him well.

The meeting closed at 11.35am.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – DF, PF, PB, LW, MC (golf only), MD, CM, JG(1), TM, MS,

Ten players this fine sunny morning, as we were playing for the AGM Bell, singles was the order of the day. Only 12 holes available.

Herbie was cajoled into assuming the chair.

Competition Results.

No twos today, £2.00 into the coffers.

Duffer of the Day was Cardinal with 17 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Crocs, Kwok, and The Geezer with 27 points.

Runner up and getting £3 was Brains with 31 points.

Today’s winner was Bumpers with 32 points, he gets £7 and the AGM Bell.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £5.10.

Geezer cards raised £3.10.

Swears raised £2.80.

Toasts

To be raised at the following AGM.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, without any amendments!

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The Laird suggested we assemble at Slaley Hall at 11am next Sunday. Two Beers is back on Friday and will check with Slaley that it is open and trolley etiquette.

The following are assumed to be playing on Easter Monday.

Cardinal, Ming, Bumpers?, Laird, Silver Fox, Two Beers, Rabbi, Crocs, Herbie, Johnnie, Winker. The Laird has booked three tee times from 8.30am

On 8 April, bookings have been made through to 30 September, 8.30 to 9am tee times.

Brains pointed out that 5 MOHGS had failed to notify him of their handicap for the coming season. Those are The Straggler, Ming, Sparky, Silver Fox and Winker. If they fail to advise Brains before next Monday, it was agreed that  they will have to play off scratch in the MOHGS competitions.

The meeting closed at 11.15am, followed immediately by the AGM.

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Eleven players this fine sunny morning, our first game of the meteorological Spring.

Again, the Competition Secretary had little option but to designate a singles competition over the available 12 holes!

Two Beers assumed the Chair with aplomb! The Scribe requested him to expedite the meeting as he had an ambulance run at 12noon!

Competition Results.

One two today at the 14^th by Crocs, he picks up £2.20.

Duffer of the Day was Kwok with 22 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Bumpers with 25 points.

In third spot was Brains with 30 points.

Runner up and getting £4 was Crocs with 32 points.

Today’s winner was the not-so-popular Cardinal with 34 points, he gets £7.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Levy raised £5.50.

Geezer cards raised £2.20.

Swears raised £3.00.

Toasts

The Chairman proposed a toast to the Toon for a home win against Wolves.

Belatedly he proposed a toast to Crocs, Brains, The Laird and Kwok for a stunning win in last Wednesday’s Senior’s Competition. The toast was endorsed by all.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, without any amendments!

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

The assembled MOHGS pass on their best wishes to The Emperor, who hopes to receive a new knee this week!

The Hon. Comp. Sec. has cancelled MOHS tees for Monday 25 March, The Silver Fox offered to book a tee via BRS for those MOHGS wishing to play that morning at Morpeth.

Two Beers announced his absence for the next three Mondays, a trip to the States!

Bumpers offered apologies for next Monday.

The Chairman welcomed back Charles, who announced that he had been unwell throughout February, but he was now raring to go!

The meeting closed at 11.15am

Apologies from all those not here. Including Johnnie who specifically gave his apologies to The Laird.

Present: – GW, PF, BR, DGM, PB, MD, CM, DF, JG (1), MS, MC (golf only), JG (2), TM

Thirteen players this morning, (unlucky for some).

Meant that the Competition Secretary had little option but to designate a singles competition over the available 12 holes!

Two Beers assumed the Chair yet again.

Competition Results.

Duffer of the Day was Silver Fox with 23 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Bumpers and Herbie with 24 points.

In third spot were The Emperor and The Geezer with 29 points.

Runner up and getting £4 was last week’s Duffer, The Matador with a score of 30 points.

The winner of the today’s outing was the ever-popular Cardinal with 31 points, he pockets £9.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Two twos’ today both at the 17^th although one was carded at the 15^th. The two players share £2.60. The Matador and The Laird.

Levy raised £6.50.

Geezer cards raised £2.60.

Swears raised £3.90.

Toasts

The Laird suggested the Scottish Rugby Team, in particular that well known Scotsman, Duhan van der Merwe!

There appeared to be some dissent, so casting standing orders to one side the Chairman did a Lindsay Hoyle and put the matter to a vote. He was admonished by The Geezer who claimed that a vote was out of order. Fortunately (or unfortunately) there was no mass stampede for the exit a la Scottish Nationalists in Parliament, common sense prevailed, and the toast was made with those wishing to partake doing so!

Further toasts were suggested, Wigan Rugby League Team for winning the World Club Championship for the fifth time.

Liverpool Youth Team for beating Chealsea’s first team in the Carabao Cup Final.

Again, those that wished to partake did so!

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted, with amendments pointed out by The Laird.

Those being, he had last week designated a no swears zone!

Secondly, he had specifically offered Johnnie’s apologies last week which were omitted by The Scribe. The Scribe claimed that the apologies were covered under the catch all in the first sentence of the minutes, although he was magnanimous enough to amend the minutes.

With those amendments the minutes were agreed.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

There was a flurry of apologies offered for this week and in the future. The Rabbi and Johnnie for this week and next.

Herbie for the next 3 weeks.

Two Beers reiterated his announcement re Slayley from last week for the benefit of Kwock.

The Laird will cancel the MOHGS tee times for Monday 25 March since 12 will be at Slayley.

The Geezer requested a date for the Christmas Party so that he can arrange his holidays to coincide! No dates yet for either!

Crocs advised that Shagpile had put in an appearance last Monday after most MOHGS had left. Shagpile was on good form, and he will let the Comp. Sec. know the dates for The Lifeboat and Rotary competitions at Newbiggin.

Herbie announced that the Winter League (order of Merit) was bubbling up nicely with four in strong positions. The Emperor was not out of it however, although he has only one more week to shine before he gets his new knee.

The meeting closed at 11.25am

Apologies from all those not here, especially Marcus who actually apologised.

Present: – PL, DGM, JG (3), PB, JG (1), PF, MS, GW, BR, DF, CM, MD

Twelve players contested the much-delayed Christmas Plate, 3 clubs and a putter made it easier for the carry only rule.

Two Beers assumed the Chair.

The scribe had acquired a new notebook, courtesy of Gateshead Public Works Department where he worked 20 years ago!

Competition Results.

No two today £2.40 goes to the Treasurers tin.

Duffer of the Day was Matador with 24 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Silver Fox with 25 points.

Runner up and getting £4 was the long-time clubhouse leader with a terrific score of 34 points was Two Beers.

However, the undoubted winner of the Christmas Plate with an amazing 36 points was Brains, he pockets £8 and takes home the much sought after trophy.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Davo presented the trophy as last year’s winner.

Levy raised £6.00.

Geezer cards raised £2.40.

Apparently no swears unless the scribe has missed something!

Toasts

Brains for winning the Christmas Plate on three occasions, does this mean he gets to keep the trophy??

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Herbie asked if the Competition Secretary had made a ruling on the fate of MOHGS who play off the wrong handicap. The Hon. Comp. Sec. is still sleeping on it!

AOB

Two Beers announced that all monies had been paid and transferred to Slayley Hall.

Anyone requiring a Buggy please let him know asap.

He will contact Slayley on Friday before to ascertain if buggies, trolleys are allowed.

And with that excursion into local history, the meeting closed at 11.10am

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Thirteen players this blustery morning, the newly returned Competition Secretary suggested singles on a curtailed course of holes 1-7, 12, 16-18.

Two Beers assumed the Chair. It was the first meeting for many weeks due to the inclement weather.

The Chair welcomed back the well-travelled Competition Secretary, and thanked Brains and Crocs for their sterling efforts in deputising for the absent Competition Secretary.

Competition Results.

Before commencing with the results, the Competition Secretary also wished to thank Brains and Crocs for standing into the breach. Although he noted that they had not had many Mondays to officiate because of the wet weather conditions.

No two today £2.60 goes to the Treasurers tin.

Duffer of the Day was Cardinal with 14 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Brains with 18 points.

Runners up and getting £3 were The Emperor and The Laird (our Scottish Duo) with 26 points.

However, the undoubted winner this week was Kwok with a terrific 28 points. He pockets £7.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

The Competition Secretary speculated on MOHGS members playing off the wrong handicap and wondered if they should be disqualified from the competition. Some members present felt that to be the right course, however the Competition Secretary decided to give it more thought and would offer his decision next week! He implored members to check their correct handicaps.

Swears raised £2.70.

Levy raised £6.50.

Geezer cards raised £5.50.

Toasts

Barry John RIP

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

No Matters Arising surprisingly!

AOB

Two Beers asked for payment for those going to Slaley Hall on 24/25 March. He will e-mail those going for payment, required by the end of the week.

Two Beers has difficulty with his computer, not helped by a trip on the 777 to the airport. Suffice to say his computer is still not operational even though the bus is!

Brains advised that balls in the hat at 8.15am next Monday.

He also observed that the Christmas Plate was still outstanding, the Competition Secretary nimbly thought that next Monday would be an ideal opportunity to play for the outstanding trophy, particularly for carrying 3 clubs and a putter.

Davo has the trophy, Herbie volunteered to contact Davo for the return of said plate.

The Treasurer is to undergo surgery to replace a dodgy knee early in March. He volunteered the secretary to collect outstanding monies while he is absent on Monday mornings. The scribe reluctantly agreed especially when the Competition Secretary offered to assist.

Herbie’s observation from the course likened the lost city of Petra to the Hidden Arch of Morpeth Golf Club, evident walking up the 3^rd fairway. He was informed that it was in fact a structure built to accommodate the old Wannie line to Rothbury.

And with that excursion into local history, the meeting closed at 11.20am