Day 1

The Sugars | France trip kicks off at Les Dunes with Grinty setting the tone—36 points and a crisp 91 gross. Tye’s booming drives and pin-point accuracy add flavour, while Nashy and Graham keep things lively with dramatic scorecards.

Grinty’s Commanding Debut

Kicking off the three-round escapade at Les Dunes, Grinty grabbed the spotlight with a commanding 36-point haul and the day’s best gross of 91. Leading from a juicy 12 points by the sixth hole right through to the final tee, Grinty’s consistency was the kind that has opponents checking their clubs for wands.

Early Tension with Graham and Tye’s Steady Rise

Graham burst out of the blocks, top-scoring early with 7 points after three holes, only to slip slightly by day’s end. Meanwhile, Tye climbed a spot from fourth to third, powered by a stellar back nine and snagging six pars, proving steady hands and nerves can still ruffle the leaderboard feathers.

Front Nine, Back Nine Drama

Les Dunes played its part, with hole 4 earning the standout title of toughest, averaging a hefty 7.5 strokes—plenty of opportunity for heartbreak or heroics. The second hole, a kinder 3.75 average, offered a glimpse of respite. Grinty’s twelve-point charge through the front nine laid the groundwork, but it was an impressive 16-point burst on the back nine that truly sealed the day’s outcome.

Tye’s Dual Crown and Other Highlights

Not content with a top-three finish, Tye swaggered off with Day 1 honours for both Longest Drive at 210 yards and Nearest Pin at 12 feet, pocketing a modest £30 in prize money. Meanwhile, Nashy’s card was a rollercoaster, featuring nine double-bogey-or-worse holes, ensuring there’s plenty of drama left in this tournament to keep things interesting.

Setting the Stage for Le Champ and Le Turd

With Round 1 wrapped, Grinty wears the leader’s mantle in the prestigious Le Champ 2026, while Graham leads the less glamorous but no-less-important Le Turd contest. And the dynamic duo of Grinty and Nashy also lead the Overall Pairs leaderboard, a perfect appetizer as this three-round French excursion unfolds.