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Dave’s Late Charge at Stevenage

Late Charge
19 Jun 2026 Stevenage Round 1 Stevenage
Dave takes top honours at Stevenage with a clever 35 Stableford points on an 18-hole round, showing that handicap needn’t be a barrier to big moments.
Stableford 35 Go to: Explore Gross 101 Go to: Card Handicap 28 Go to: Profile Position 1st Go to: Evidence Recognition 0 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
View card 101 gross | 35 pts
Round story

Dave Strolls to a Winning Round at Stevenage with a Witty Twenty-Eight-Handicap Spin

At the charming Stevenage course, Dave posted a 35-point Stableford on an 18-hole round, edging the modest field with a mix of highs, lows and a cheeky birdie or two netted up the sleeve.

The fruitful stretch from holes 15 to 17, where Dave gained 10 Stableford points, gave the scorecard its winning signature. Golf Day Results editorial insight

Strong Return to Stevenage

Returning to Stevenage seemed to suit Dave well, matching a previous best of 37 Stableford points on the same greens just a week earlier. With a 28 handicap, Dave's 35 Stableford points stood a smidge above the field average of 34.5, sealing top spot in a small but perfectly formed field of two.

This round continues a trend for Dave showing steady improvement since a rocky 5-point round at Chalgrave Manor back in May. Stableford is their playground, and they’re certainly having fun with it.

The Course Conundrum – No Drama, Just Scorecards

Stevenage offers a fair but testing 18 holes, par 72, that challenges all levels without overdoing it on hazards. Without towering trees or menacing water in the evidence, Dave’s round was more about navigating the course’s rhythm than dodging disaster. Despite this, the scorecard reveals both moments of promise and patches of theatrical struggle.

Most notably, holes such as The Chambers and Oak Shadow punished Dave with a double bogey and a 4-over par respectively, raising eyebrows and stableford eyebrows alike. Yet, those costly lapses merely added to the narrative rather than ruined it.

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Momentum, Bounce-Backs and That Old Golfing Trick

Dave's round was a tale of resilience. Early on, after scraping just a single Stableford point on the relatively benign High View par 3, Dave bounced back with a solid 3 points at Station 12, a tough par 4 indexed 10th hardest on the course. Later, after a bogey-filled opening at Long Walk, returning with a modest 2 points on The Copse showed enough grit to keep the card moving.

Another notable bounce-back arrived after a barren Oak Shadow, where Dave posted 2 points at The Hidden Brook, demonstrating that perseverance has its rewards—even if it comes with a wry smile and a shake of the head.

Holes That Made the Grade

The closing stretch was where Dave really stamped a distinctive mark, notching 10 points over holes 15 to 17. A par at The Road Hole (3 Stableford points) and a par on Chauffeurs Cottage earned a neat 4 points, virtually whispering 'not bad for a 28 handicap.' The Waters Edge, often a stern par 3, yielded 3 points too, showing that Dave's net play definitely had the climb on raw gross numbers.

Despite a mixed bag of gross scores, the net eagle on Chauffeurs Cottage and net birdies on holes such as The Waters Edge and Ladies Wood showed where Dave's handicap strokes neatly converted some rough days into winning moments.

Recognition and Reflection

While this wasn't a headline-grabbing podium event, topping the field is no small feat—even if the field numbered only two. Dave’s round side-stepped the lowlight holes with just enough humour and hand-eye coordination to stay ahead of the lone challenger.

With this round, Dave adds another chapter to a steady golfing story, one showing a good handle on navigating courses like Stevenage with high-handicap charm, patience, and a few fortunate net birdies.

Moments Stats Full card
Turning points

The moments worth reading twice.

A short editorial cut of the round: the sparks, setbacks and finishes that gave the card its shape.

The fruitful stretch from holes 15 to 17, where Dave gained 10 Stableford points, gave the scorecard its winning signature. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 1
0 pts

A test of character

A 4 over par shaped this chapter of the card. 0 Stableford points kept the evidence honest.

Par 4 Gross 8 0 Stableford
Hole 3
3 pts

Big points banked

A bogey shaped this chapter of the card. 3 Stableford points kept the evidence honest.

Par 4 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 11
0 pts

A test of character

A 3 over par shaped this chapter of the card. 0 Stableford points kept the evidence honest.

Par 3 Gross 6 0 Stableford
Hole 13
1 pts

Kept the card moving

A 3 over par shaped this chapter of the card. 1 Stableford point kept the evidence honest.

Par 4 Gross 7 1 Stableford
Hole 15
3 pts

Best scoring run

A par shaped this chapter of the card. 3 Stableford points kept the evidence honest.

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Hole 16
4 pts

Best points return

A par shaped this chapter of the card. 4 Stableford points kept the evidence honest.

Par 5 Gross 5 4 Stableford
Hole 18
3 pts

Round complete

A bogey shaped this chapter of the card. 3 Stableford points kept the evidence honest.

Par 4 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 18
3 pts

Stronger back nine

A bogey shaped this chapter of the card. 3 Stableford points kept the evidence honest.

Par 4 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Dave’s route around Stevenage reveals a tale of character, bouncing back from early blips to strong net scoring in the closing holes.

A round of ups and downs, but a steady hand saw Dave close strong to claim the field lead. Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The opener introduced the challenge ahead.

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Course memory 1 previous visit Best here: 37 pts · low gross 101
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Round snapshot

Dave's card revealed.

Dave’s card tells of a steady climb, using net scoring savvy and key bounce-backs to edge the field in a witty display of 18-hole grit.

Despite a couple of trouser-tearing bogeys, Dave’s savvy net play and late charge shine through the numbers. The round in focus
Stableford 35 Round total Gross 101 Round total Best moment Hole 16 Par · 4 pts Toughest test Hole 1 Triple+ Strongest stretch 2 holes at par or better Score mix 2 pars 8 bogeys · 8 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

Outshooting a companion in a small field, Dave’s 35 points ensured first place with a neat half-point margin over the average.

Topping the tiny field with a shrewd round, Dave proved handicap isn’t everything—especially with a good dose of determination. Seen against the field
Dave 35 Stableford points
Field average 34.5 +0.5 vs field
Winner 35 Best score in the field
Finish 1st of 2 players
Median 34.5 Middle of the field
Field standing 35+ 1st of 2
Round outcome

What the card changed.

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

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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.

The charts reveal a round peppered with recovery and net birdies, with strong finishes balancing out costly setbacks to earn top field honours.

The numbers back it up: Dave’s steady climb and key net birdies make this a round worth the reading. The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Dave vs field average
Dave Field average Competition hole
Final 35 pts Field avg 34.5 Winning mark 35

A steady stableford trend with peaks in the final stretch showing prime scoring.

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
101 gross +29 vs par Course par 72

Gross scores fluctuated, major setbacks early but net scoring kept the round afloat.

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 1st final place 2 player field

Holding firm at the top spot through steady recovery, finishing first in a small field.

Follow the line to see how the card stood after each hole against the rest of the field.
Evidence verdict A round painted in contrasts but ultimately crowned by net birdies and tactical resilience that earned top spot.

Momentum swung back and forth, with big points banked in holes 15–17 proving decisive.

Round discoveries
The full card

The full official record.

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

Official scorecard

Dave · Round 1

Stevenage · 19 Jun 2026

Dave Playing off 28
Score35Stableford pts
Finish1stof 2
ThroughComplete
Round101gross
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 6 2 Par 3 · SI 16 3 Par 4 · SI 10 4 Par 5 · SI 14 5 Par 3 · SI 4 6 Par 5 · SI 8 7 Par 5 · SI 18 8 Par 4 · SI 2 9 Par 4 · SI 12 10 Par 5 · SI 13 11 Par 3 · SI 15 12 Par 4 · SI 7 13 Par 4 · SI 1 14 Par 3 · SI 11 15 Par 4 · SI 17 16 Par 5 · SI 9 17 Par 3 · SI 3 18 Par 4 · SI 5
1st 1st Dave
Dave This card
28 18 35 101 1554 gross 2047 gross
Shots received Total shots 28 ------- 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2
Net score Per-hole net ------- 6 4 3 5 3 6 5 4 4 5 5 4 5 3 3 3 2 3
Gross through Total gross 101 ------- 8 13 18 24 29 37 43 49 54 60 66 72 79 83 87 92 96 101
Points through Total points 35 ------- 0 1 4 6 8 9 11 13 15 17 17 19 20 22 25 29 32 35
Position after hole Field position ------- 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ 2nd→ =1st↑ 1st→
2nd 2nd Turkaminator (Yunus)
Turkaminator (Yunus) View card
28 18 34 103 1950 gross 1553 gross
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