ROUND COMPETITION

Closest to the Pin

COMPETITION COMPLETE

Shanker (Grant) took top honours in the Closest to the Pin battle at Pinhal, parking it 5m from the flag on the 8th—now officially golf’s most exclusive parking spot.

Vilamoura Day 2 - Pairs Day Pinhal 30 Apr 2026
Competition format

The “Closest to the Pin” competition

Competition Closest to the Pin
Event
Vilamoura
Round
Day 2 - Pairs Day
Date
30 Apr 2026
Scoring type Manual result entry

Points are earned hole by hole against handicap; the highest total wins.

Ties: Shared placing
Make-up Individual competition

Each player competes for their own final position.

Prize places & prizes 1 prize place

1st · Winner | £20

The story of the title

Shanker (Grant) takes the title

Shanker (Grant) charmed the gallery (and possibly startled a few groundskeepers) by landing their ball just 5 metres from the flag on Pinhal’s pesky 8th. No need for a rangefinder; glory was clearly within arm’s reach. This Closest to the Pin contest was settled with a gentle tap and a helping of understated flair. Shanker left competitors wondering if there was a secret shortcut to that pin.

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The challenge behind the result

Closest to the Pin

A single shot can settle the contest. Precision, distance control and a confident strike decide who leaves the designated hole with the prize.

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Manual challenge
Winning mark5m
How this was won

Shanker (Grant) found the winning moment

A fine performance by Shanker (Grant) saw them crowned the winner at Pinhal.

Shanker (Grant)
WinnerShanker (Grant)
Winning result5
Result detail5m
PrizeWinner | £20
The course behind the contest

Pinhal

Vilamoura, Portugal

Hole 17 set the toughest examination. This was the sternest scoring test in the field. Hole 7 gave the field its best scoring chance. This offered the clearest scoring opportunity.

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Toughest holeHole 177.33 average gross. The field found its sternest examination here. Best scoring chanceHole 71.92 points average. The clearest scoring opportunity arrived here.
Final Standings

Closest to the Pin

Manual result entry

Pos Photo Player Prize Result Detail Scorecard
1 Shanker (Grant) Shanker (Grant) Shanker (Grant) View scorecard Winner | £20 5.00 5m Scorecard
RET Player retired WD Player withdrawn NR No return DQ Disqualified
Event rule: remaining holes are completed using net double bogey.