Day 3

The final round at De Wilmereux wrapped up The Sugars | France trip with Nashy taking the top spot, Graham posting the best gross score, and a fair share of twists — including an unfortunate early retirement.

A Duel of Distinction

Nashy sealed the deal with a commanding 39 points, outpacing the field in the closing chapter of this three-round saga. Yet it wasn't just a one-trick pony’s day: Graham dazzled with the best gross score of 90, ensuring that while Nashy claimed the points crown, Graham’s steady ball-striking demanded applause in its own right.

Lead Changes and Checkpoints Galore

The leaderboard was hardly dull. Graham led early on after three holes with a tidy 6 points, but by six holes in Nashy had snatched the lead with 12. By the turn Nashy was cruising at 20 points, though Graham wasn't far behind, holding 25 through twelve holes and maintaining pressure up to 15 holes with 32 points. Ultimately, Nashy’s 39 points set a clubhouse target that proved insurmountable. The closing nine played a pivotal role, with the leader’s total jumping an eye-watering 19 points from halfway to finish—proof that the De Wilmereux back nine was no place for napping.

Pars, Bogeys, and Double Trouble

Consistency was Graham’s forte, with five pars leading the charge. However, the scoreboard also revealed nine bogeys, marking him as the player who dropped most shots into the De Wilmereux abyss. Meanwhile, poor Tye suffered a rough afternoon, pulling out of the competition injured after hole 12 and receiving the dreaded automatic 10s on the remainder holes. His day featured a staggering nine double-bogey or worse scores—definitely a round to forget, though hopefully not too physically memorable.

Special Prizes and Side Battles

The day’s longest drive prize went to Grinty, who sent one sailing 200 yards on hole 7—earning his £15 reward and bragging rights, presumably until the next flight tee. Nashy wasn’t just content with overall glory; he also conquered the Nearest Pin with a pin-sharp 10 feet, pocketing another £15. His stellar play secured the Day 3 Singles title with £50 in tow and saw him lead the overall Le Champ 2026 standings after three rounds. Meanwhile, Tye holds onto the top spot in Le Turd 2026, showing that even with setbacks, there’s more than one way to leave your mark.

Wrapping Up De Wilmereux and The Sugars Trip

With no rounds left to play, the final leaderboard at De Wilmereux brings The Sugars | France trip to a close. The competition shaped horses for courses: Nashy’s winning combination of points and pin-hitting, Graham’s steady gross game, and Grinty’s bomb along the seventh tee all contributed to a week full of character and competitive teeth. Golf may be a game of inches, but around here, it’s also a game of surprises and laughs — all neatly tied up with a scenic bow in France’s picturesque coastline.