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Breaking News from Formby Hall Golf Resort!

Against all odds (and possibly the laws of golf itself), Simon Gardiner produced the round of his life, storming to victory with a jaw-dropping 40 Stableford points.

Yes, you read that right – 40 points. From a man better known for finding trees, bunkers, and water hazards than fairways, this sudden transformation has left playing partners baffled and suspicious in equal measure.

"Normally can't hit a cow's backside with a banjo" - quaffed Ian Spears,

"He doesn't play golf he plays search and friggin rescue!" - said Steve Morris (he can talk!)

"His scorecard usually looks like a phone number" -chuckled Steve Willetts (Pot, kettle, black)

"He's proof that golf is 90% mental...and the other 10% is just plain awful - remarked Monty Maidment (who scored 17pts)

"Jammy fucker!" - said Roche

Speculation is rife: Did he secretly hire a swing coach? Did he finally find a ball that goes straight? Or was it simply that the golfing gods, tired of watching his usual chaos, decided to give him one day of glory?

Whatever the reason, Simon Gardiner is officially the Formby Hall miracle man. We’ll be keeping a close eye on his next round to see if lightning can strike twice – though the bookies already have the odds at 500/1…"It aint happening!"

Formby Hall Golf Resort

Our Rating 4/5 We’re giving Kidderminster Golf Club a strong 4 out of 5.

Course 4/5 Very tricky in sunburnt dry conditions. Greens very well protected by bunkers and the tall trees were that lined the fairways brought trouble throughout. Lots and lots of water!!!

Condition 3/5 Still showing the effects of a very dry summer. The greens were superb and true. Lots of 3-putts due to undulations and very quick greens.

Hole variety/Layout 4/5 Lots of variety and some real chalenging holes. Still some cracked and dry fairways definitely added a welcome extra few yards to most peoples drives. Would love to play this course with lush green fairways.

F&B 2/5 Bacon rolls were spot on with plenty of tea & coffee on tap.

The beer cooler was down in the bar, which meant drinking bottles of luke warm beer out of the fridge or very warm lager on tap! The worst poured Guinness ever by the young bar man.

Value for money 4/5 Decent value, no complaints here, apart from the warm beer.

Facilities & Service 3/5 Everything you need! Top tracer, decent pro shop, plenty of buggys.

Would we return 100% yes! in slightly greener conditions

Special mentions:

1st Simon Gardiner 40pts

2nd James Harris 35pts

3rd Dave Hughes 32pts

KO Cup Games

Tony Roche bt Adrian O'Neill 3&2

Betting Winners:

Justin Pinkney

Wooden Spoon:

Monty Maidment 17pts

Nearest The Pin Winners:

Jim Harris, Adrian O'Neil, Ryan Welburn, Chez (guest), Justin Pinkney, Neal Laing

Longest Drive:

Simon Upton

Congratulations to all prize winners.

Evening meal 5/10

Pro-shop /6/10

Practise facilities 10/10

Friendliness 9/10

Difficulty 7/10

Greens Condition 8/10

Value for money 8/10

Would we return? YES

* For the first time in the BAGS 13 year history the final wasn't played on the final day

* When your playing partner asks if he can jump in your buggy with you and then says after the golf "i didn't think I had to pay half!"

Rye Hill Golf ClubUR RATING: 6/10Alan Maidment Crowned European Trophy Winner 2022he Bagot Arms Golf Society European Trophy is contested each year by its members since 2009. This year debutant Alan Maidment lifted the trophy at the first time of asking at the amazing Los Naranjos Golf Club in Marbella. 20 players battled it out over three competitive rounds of golf at La Cala Resort (Campo America), Calanova and Los Naranjos.