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Paddy Does It Again – 45 Points of Birthday Brilliance at Kington!

There are good days on the golf course… and then there are Paddy O’Reilly days.

The Bagot Arms Golf Society headed to Kington Golf Club, the highest golf course in England, where the altitude clearly had absolutely no effect on our resident Brummie Irishman.

Paddy produced yet another unbelievable exhibition of golf, returning a staggering 45 points to blow the rest of the field away and take another victory.

But the story actually started on the first tee, where Paddy casually mentioned that he was feeling “a bit under the weather.”

Now, regular Bagot Arms followers may remember this particular tactic.

A few weeks ago, ahead of his Knockout Cup semi-final against Tony Roche, Paddy was suffering from a bad back. We all felt terribly sorry for him.

Then he went out and won.

So when Paddy announced on the first tee at Kington that he wasn't feeling 100%, there was only one sensible conclusion:

Everyone else was in serious trouble.

And so it proved.

Paddy proceeded to produce a round that would suggest he was feeling considerably better than the rest of us, racking up 45 points and putting another sizeable dent in the leaderboard.

It was the perfect way to round off what has been a fantastic birthday celebrations week for the Brummie Irishman.

Cake? Probably.

Celebrations? Definitely.

Golfing ability? Unfortunately, yes.

? The Race Is On

Paddy now sits proudly at the top of the Bagot Arms leaderboard, but he won't be able to relax just yet.

Hot on his heels is his good friend and fellow competitor Ian Spears, who is firmly in pursuit and will be going all out at Oakridge Golf Club in two weeks' time to close the gap.

Ian will no doubt be hoping Paddy's birthday celebrations have finally caught up with him.

Although, judging by Paddy's previous form, we wouldn't recommend relying on it.

One thing is certain — the race for the Bagot Arms title is very much alive.

And if Paddy turns up at Oakridge claiming to be suffering from a mysterious ailment…

Ian might want to start worrying.

Well played Paddy. 45 points at Kington is some serious golf — and a birthday week we'll certainly be hearing about for a while!

Kington Golf Club – A Spectacular Day in the Sunshine

What a golf day!

Saturday’s visit to Kington Golf Club was everything you could want from a Bagot Arms golf day — fantastic golf, brilliant sunshine, spectacular scenery and a clubhouse full of cold beers and great food afterwards.

Situated at around 1,000 feet above sea level, Kington is the highest golf course in England, and on a day like Saturday it was easy to see why the views are such a big part of the experience.

With the sun shining and clear skies overhead, the cameras were out on virtually every hole as the players stopped to take in the incredible views across the surrounding Herefordshire and Welsh countryside. There can't be many golf courses where you find yourself wondering whether to hit the next shot or simply stand there admiring the scenery!

Kington is also a fantastic traditional golf club, and this year makes the visit even more special as the club celebrates its 100th anniversary. There is a real sense of history and character around the place, but it is matched by a very warm and welcoming atmosphere.

A huge thank you must go to the Kington team, who were fantastic from start to finish. The hospitality was first class, the meals were excellent and, after battling our way around the course, the cold beers went down extremely well! ?

From the course itself to the clubhouse hospitality, Kington delivered a brilliant Bagot Arms experience.

 One to Put on the List

If you've never played Kington, we would highly recommend a visit. It's a course with stunning views, plenty of character and a genuine traditional golf-club feel.

And as for the Bagot Arms?

We'll definitely be back!

A spectacular course, fantastic hospitality and a brilliant day in the sunshine — exactly what society golf is all about.

Kington Golf Club — we'll see you again. ⛳?