ROUND COMPETITION

Closest to the Pin

COMPETITION COMPLETE

Gal took the Closest to the Pin challenge, landing a shot a mere 5 metres from the target. The 6th hole—generously sized—still had to cope with Gal’s unerring aim and, possibly, some self-satisfied strutting.

Vilamoura Day 1 - 4 Ball Day Old Course 29 Apr 2026
Competition format

The “Closest to the Pin” competition

Competition Closest to the Pin
Event
Vilamoura
Round
Day 1 - 4 Ball Day
Date
29 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

Gal takes the title

Gal emerged triumphant in the Closest to the Pin battle, parking a dimpled sphere just 5 metres from the pin on the 6th hole—a fairway noted for its impressive girth (the hole’s, not Gal’s). Gal’s effort offered the sort of accuracy that normally comes only from satellites or very eager snooker players. With the cash prize secure and the ball surely still basking in its proximity glory, Gal can claim the day’s precision bragging rights—and likely won’t let anyone forget it over dinner.

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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

Gal found the winning moment

A fine performance by Gal saw them crowned the winner at Old Course.

Gal
WinnerGal
Winning result5
Result detail5m
PrizeWinner | £20
The course behind the contest

Old Course

Vilamoura, Portugal

Hole 18 set the toughest examination. This was the sternest scoring test in the field. Hole 16 gave the field its best scoring chance. This offered the clearest scoring opportunity.

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Toughest holeHole 187.00 average gross. The field found its sternest examination here. Best scoring chanceHole 161.92 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 Gal Gal Gal 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RET Player retired WD Player withdrawn NR No return DQ Disqualified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.