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Pie’s Late Charge at Palmerston

Late Charge
26 Apr 2026 Palmerston Round 2 Gaz Test
Pie’s 29 Stableford at Palmerston reflected battling spirit amid a strategic parkland layout filled with ancient woodlands and natural hazards.
Stableford 29 Go to: Explore Gross 93 Go to: Card Handicap 12 Go to: Profile Position 3rd Go to: Evidence Recognition 0 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
View card 93 gross | 29 pts
Round story

Pie Battles the Palmerston Parkland but Falls Short of Handicap Target

Navigating ancient woodlands and the strategic contours of Brocket Hall, Pie’s 29 Stableford at Palmerston reflects gritty resilience amid natural challenges, though the 12-handicapper finished slightly below expected benchmarks in a four-strong field.

Bounce-back scores following low returns on holes like 1, 5, and 7 highlighted Pie’s resilience on a challenging day. Golf Day Results editorial insight

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Strategic Stroll Through Brocket Hall’s Woodland Masterpiece

Pie’s round took place at the Palmerston Course, a Donald Steel and Martin Ebert design nestled within Brocket Hall’s ancient woodlands. This parkland gem, stretching 6,473 yards to a par 73, demands thoughtful club selection and precise shot placement amid 300-year-old oaks, Scots pines and a tapestry of natural hazards.

The course's undulating greens combined with elevation changes along many holes proved a stern test, especially for a mid-handicapper negotiating natural slopes and strategic bunkering.

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Stableford Score Reflects a Tough Day Against Course and Handicap

Holding a handicap of 12, Pie’s Stableford tally of 29 fell short of the With a gross score of 93, Pie found the Palmerston layout a testing opponent, especially when performance is weighed against handicap metrics.

Pie secured 10 net pars or better, showing flashes of control, but also suffered a zero-point hole and just two three-plus point holes, indicating opportunities missed in capitalising on scoring chances.

Bounce-Backs Bring Glimmers of Momentum

While some holes proved costly, Pie’s card reveals character with multiple bounce-back efforts. For example, after a modest one Stableford point on the first hole, the following second hole produced two points, illustrating composure in recovering. Similarly, the sixth hole’s three points followed a lower return at five, showing resilience in pivotal moments.

These responses pepper the round with moments where risks were managed, and course challenges met, even if consistency proved elusive across all 18 holes.

Key Holes Highlight Course’s Demands and Player’s Challenges

Holes 6 and 18 stand out as bright spots, with par scores amounting to three Stableford points each, achieved despite uphill climbs and the ever-present threat of trees lining the fairways. These holes demanded accuracy and elevation awareness, both areas where Pie earned valuable points.

Conversely, Hole 12 served as a stern test. A four-over-par 8, the deep pit hazard en route to a sloping green proved expensive, costing Pie all Stableford points and demonstrating the challenge posed by Palmerston’s demanding hazards.

A Rough Day on the ‘Card Wrecker’ Holes

The notoriously tough holes 4 and 11 both resulted in double bogeys for Pie, underscoring the challenge of Palmerston’s strategic fairways and raised greens. Managing uphill approaches to raised greens, combined with fairway slopes, these holes lived up to their daunting reputations, penalising imprecision.

Hole 13, another ‘Card Wrecker’ with a narrow fairway and protected green, yielded a bogey but still rewarded Pie with two Stableford points — a sign of battling spirit on a tight par 5.

Midfield Finish in a Small but Competitive Field

In the Gaz Test field of four, Pie’s 29 Stableford points placed tied third, squarely at the median with a 50th percentile finish. The winner’s 35 points set a benchmark slightly out of reach, while the field average stood just over 31 points.

This placing, while not podium-topping, reflects the balancing act facing any mid-handicapper navigating a course that punishes errant shots yet rewards strategic play.

Final Reflection: The Course and Card Tell a Tale of Grit and Growth

Pie’s round at Palmerston illustrated the complexities of a course defined by natural beauty blended with demanding play. The 93 gross score and 29 Stableford points tell a story of navigating a layout that rewards thought and punishes lapses, with serious challenges on holes featuring undulating greens, slopes, and strategic bunkering.

Though falling short of the expected handicap performance, the multiple bounce-backs and key pars indicate a golfer learning the ropes of course management amid the grandeur and challenge of Brocket Hall’s Palmerston Course.

Moments Stats Full card
Turning points

The moments worth reading twice.

Pie turned the card into a 3rd place finish in Overall Stableford.

Bounce-back scores following low returns on holes like 1, 5, and 7 highlighted Pie’s resilience on a challenging day. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 4
1 pts

Kept the card moving

A double bogey shaped this chapter of the card. the hole asked questions through A fairway wood or long iron off the tee is recommended. Positioning the ball on the right side of the fairway aids the approach, which is uphill to a raised green.; fairway that allows positioning on right side. uphill approach. raised green.. 1 Stableford point kept the evidence honest. Raised green uphill may make approach more difficult..

Par 4 Gross 6 1 Stableford
Hole 6
3 pts

Best points return

A par shaped this chapter of the card. the hole asked questions through An uphill par 5 requiring a tee shot favouring the right side of the fairway. The second shot is challenging; most players will lay up with a fairway wood, leaving a wedge approach; right side favoured off tee. uphill fairway.. 3 Stableford points kept the evidence honest. Second shot demanding due to elevation and positioning..

Par 5 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 11
1 pts

Kept the card moving

A double bogey shaped this chapter of the card. the hole asked questions through A straight par 4 with a fairway that slopes from right to left. Positioning the tee shot on the left side opens up the approach to the green.; fairway slope right to left.. 1 Stableford point kept the evidence honest. Managing slope important for success..

Par 4 Gross 6 1 Stableford
Hole 12
0 pts

A test of character

A 4 over par shaped this chapter of the card. the hole asked questions through A par 4 requiring an approach over a deep grassy pit to a green that slopes from back to front.; fairway to green approach over hazard.. 0 Stableford points kept the evidence honest. Deep pit and green slope require precise execution..

Par 4 Gross 8 0 Stableford
Hole 13
2 pts

Scorecard moment

A bogey shaped this chapter of the card. the hole asked questions through A long par 5 where length and accuracy are key. The fairway is narrow, and the approach is uphill to a well-protected green.; uphill approach. narrow fairway.. 2 Stableford points kept the evidence honest. Narrow fairway and protected green demand precision..

Par 5 Gross 6 2 Stableford
Hole 14
2 pts

Best scoring run

2 holes in a row at par or better, from hole 14 to 15.

Par 3 Gross 3 2 Stableford
Hole 18
3 pts

Round complete

A par shaped this chapter of the card. the hole asked questions through A par 5 that plays downhill, offering a risk/reward opportunity. Longer hitters may reach the green in two, but accuracy is crucial to avoid the trees lining the fairway.; downhill fairway.. 3 Stableford points kept the evidence honest. Trees penalise errant shots dramatically..

Par 5 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 18
3 pts

Stronger back nine

A par shaped this chapter of the card. the hole asked questions through A par 5 that plays downhill, offering a risk/reward opportunity. Longer hitters may reach the green in two, but accuracy is crucial to avoid the trees lining the fairway.; downhill fairway.. 3 Stableford points kept the evidence honest. Trees penalise errant shots dramatically..

Par 5 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Pie’s route through Palmerston revealed moments of clarity amid complexity, with strategic holes like 6 and 18 rewarding steady play and tougher stretches testing resolve.

Navigating undulating terrain and woodland hazards, Pie steadied the ship on key par 5s despite heavy penalties elsewhere. Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The opener introduced the challenge ahead.

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Round snapshot

Pie's card revealed.

The card revealed a mid-field finish featuring a mix of par saves, costly errors on steep approaches, and a handful of strong scoring holes.

Numbers tell a story of grit: ten net pars, two strong scoring stretches, and a notable setback on the deep pit approach hole. The round in focus
Stableford 29 Round total Gross 93 Round total Best moment Hole 6 Par · 3 pts Toughest test Hole 12 Triple+ Strongest stretch 2 holes at par or better Score mix 5 pars 8 bogeys · 5 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

In a four-player field, Pie’s score ranked tied third, matching the median and placing squarely in the middle of the pack.

Midfield in Gaz Test, Pie’s score was a working round, reflective of course difficulty and solid fight-back on key holes. Seen against the field
Pie 29 Stableford points
Field average 31.3 -2.3 vs field
Winner 35 Best score in the field
Finish 3rd of 4 players
Median 31 Middle of the field
Field standing 35+ 3rd of 4
Round outcome

What the card changed.

The resolved competition positions, field size and tie-break notes attached to this card.

3rd Overall Stableford Overall · 3rd of 4 29 pts -2.3 vs avg
Recognition earned

Recognition earned.

The prizes, podiums and markers that turned this card into something worth keeping.

No recognitions were recorded for this card.
Round evidence

The evidence behind the story.

Data charts mirror the narrative: steady if below expectation overall, with key positive swings balanced by costly slips on Palmerston’s signature hazards.

The evidence underscores Pie’s steady hands amid natural course adversity, battling uphill, sloping fairways, and protective greens. The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Pie vs field average
Pie Field average Competition hole
Final 29 pts Field avg 31.3 Winning mark 35

Stableford points reveal periodic recovery with bounce-back responses after low returns, underscoring resilience.

Tap a point to open that hole in the Explorer and see the field table behind the movement.
Gross against course par Cumulative
Gross Course par Field gross Competition hole
93 gross +20 vs par Course par 73

Gross scoring fluctuated with peaks at holes 4, 11, and 12, indicating the demanding nature of Palmerston’s ‘Card Wrecker’ holes.

Use this chart to see where the card moved away from par, then jump straight into the hole detail.
Position after every hole Whole field through each hole
Start to finish 3rd final place 4 player field

Position held near the middle throughout, reflecting consistent but not breakout scoring against competitors.

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Evidence verdict Pie navigated Palmerston’s natural hazards with tenacity, posting a mid-ranking score that belies the challenges faced and offers promise for growth.

Strongest points gathered late on holes 16 to 18, indicating finishing determination despite earlier setbacks.

Round discoveries
The full card

The full official record.

Pie’s card, hole by hole: par, SI, gross score, Stableford points and competition markers in one official record.

Official scorecard

Pie · Round 2

Palmerston · 26 Apr 2026

P Pie Playing off 12
Score29Stableford pts
Finish3rdof 4
ThroughComplete
Round93gross
Round total Tap any hole score to open the Hole Explorer. Use the view controls to compare the card with the group or field.
Field ordered by
Pos Photo Player HCP Through Pts Gross Out In 1 Par 4 · SI 10 2 Par 4 · SI 6 3 Par 4 · SI 16 4 Par 4 · SI 2 5 Par 3 · SI 18 6 Par 5 · SI 4 7 Par 4 · SI 14 8 Par 3 · SI 8 9 Par 5 · SI 12 10 Par 5 · SI 9 11 Par 4 · SI 1 12 Par 4 · SI 11 13 Par 5 · SI 3 14 Par 3 · SI 15 15 Par 4 · SI 13 16 Par 4 · SI 5 17 Par 3 · SI 17 18 Par 5 · SI 7
1st 3rd Grinty
Grinty View card
21 18 35 95 1549 gross 2046 gross
2nd 4th Dennis
Dennis View card
20 18 33 96 1747 gross 1649 gross
3rd 2nd P Pie
Pie This card
12 18 29 93 1347 gross 1646 gross
Shots received Total shots 12 ------- 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1
Net score Per-hole net ------- 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 3 6 5 5 7 5 3 4 4 3 4
Gross through Total gross 93 ------- 6 11 16 22 26 31 36 40 47 53 59 67 73 76 80 85 88 93
Points through Total points 29 ------- 1 3 4 5 6 9 10 12 13 15 16 16 18 20 22 24 26 29
Position after hole Field position ------- 4th→ =2nd↑ =2nd→ 4th↓ 4th→ =3rd↑ =3rd→ 3rd→ 3rd→ 3rd→ =3rd→ 4th↓ 4th→ 4th→ 4th→ =3rd↑ =3rd→ 3rd→
4th 1st L Liam
Liam View card
1 18 28 82 1242 gross 1640 gross
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