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Dave’s Round Story at Knebworth

Round Story
3 Jul 2026 Knebworth Round 1 Knebworth
Dave bravely tackled Knebworth's mature, tree-lined parkland, emerging with 30 Stableford points from a well-measured 18-hole round.
Stableford 30 Go to: Explore Gross 107 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 107 gross | 30 pts
Round story

Dave navigates Knebworth's tree-lined trials with a steady hand and a sense of humour

At the mature, dogleg-laden Knebworth course, Dave's 18-hole journey carved out a 30-point Stableford tally that hints at both tactical battles won and fairway foes encountered.

Dave's best stretch came on holes 4 to 6, where a par 3 poised in parkland contours and a tricky uphill tree-lined hole combined for seven points, proving a fine antidote to early setbacks. Golf Day Results editorial insight

A warm welcome to Knebworth’s tactical tapestry

Set amid the mature, tree-lined parkland that Willie Park Jr. crafted with more cunning than a fox in a henhouse, Knebworth demands respect, precision, and a keen eye for its gentle elevation shifts and well-defended greens. Dave embarked on this 18-hole canvas, where strategic wizardry outweighs all-out power, aiming to outwit fairways shaped by doglegs and framed by trees and bunkers alike.

The course's subtle greens and tight corridors rewarded thoughtful positioning over reckless bravado—a fact that Dave would soon learn as the round unfolded with the finesse of a carefully brewed cup of tea.

Balancing bravado with bogeys: A round of mixed fortunes

Dave’s scorecard at Knebworth reads like a seasonal novel with its own twists and turns. The opening hole, a downhill par 4 demanding tee precision and respect for pesky out-of-bounds and fairway bunkers, set a rather challenging tone. A hefty 9 strokes here might raise eyebrows, but in the spirit of parkland courses, it was a reminder that Knebworth doesn’t let up early on.

Yet, Dave bounced back in style on the 4th, 6th, and 7th—holes that earned a collective 10 Stableford points. These aren’t just any holes but classic tests where elevated tees, doglegs, and greens that seem to wink and test your nerve came into play. Particularly noteworthy was the par on the 7th, a left-turn dogleg nestled around a tree copse, where layout cunning often separates the wheat from the chaff.

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Knebworth’s challenges met with strategic resilience

The round was peppered with the kind of moments that golf poets delight in: a fine par on the notorious first hole’s elevated two-tier green, solid responses off tougher stretches, and a few cheeky one-point holes sure to make Dave smile with characteristic good grace and a nudge to the next round.

Holes 11 and 14 stood out, the former the card’s hardest with a long par 4 that challenges long drives and precise approaches, and the latter a mid-length par 3 demanding trajectory control. Dave’s stableford returns of 3 and 3 on these holes added the necessary brownie points to make the round respectable in a tiny field of only two.

Outpacing the field at a leisurely stroll

With two players sharing the green’s hospitality, Dave’s 30-point stableford effort wasn’t just good; it led the compact field and nudged above the average by a notable 3.5 points. Not quite a smash-and-grab victory, but enough to claim the top spot without any tie-break drama—a solo leader, basking in Knebworth’s summer sunshine and pine-scented fairways.

This brisk stroll may not have broken any course records, but it certainly showcased Dave’s ability to navigate a course that punishes the careless and rewards the patient with the shy nod of a well-earned par.

A glance back and a wink forward

Looking back to recent performances, Dave’s 30-point voyage here at Knebworth sits slightly below previous highs in terrains of equal or greater challenge, yet it remains firmly above the median of recent rounds. Nothing like a few blips on par 1 or the shortsighted choices on holes 8 and 17 to keep things spicy.

We tip a hat to Dave's resilience on a course that never hands out free passes. The evidence below reveals all the ups, downs and charming detours taken through those 18 carefully navigated holes. With a twinkle in the eye and a putter poised, Dave will be back to tackle these tree-lined trials, perhaps with a bit more luck, a tad more guile, and a hole or two less bogey.

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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.

Dave's best stretch came on holes 4 to 6, where a par 3 poised in parkland contours and a tricky uphill tree-lined hole combined for seven points, proving a fine antidote to early setbacks. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 1
0 pts

A test of character

Knebworth’s opener didn’t go to plan for Dave – a 9 on the downhill par 4 with tricky two-tier green and fairway perils reminded that this course bites back.

Par 4 Gross 9 0 Stableford
Hole 4
4 pts

Best points return

A poised par 3 amidst parkland contours sparked a welcome resurgence for Dave, delivering a strong 4 Stableford points that steadied the round’s ship.

Par 3 Gross 3 4 Stableford
Hole 6
2 pts

Patience paid

Through a tree-lined uphill avenue, Dave aimed true and secured 2 points, showing a blend of tactical thinking and promise on this precision-demanding hole.

Par 4 Gross 6 2 Stableford
Hole 7
4 pts

Big points banked

This left-turn dogleg, tricky enough to test even the best, yielded a solid par and 4 points, underlining Dave’s ability to handle the course’s strategic demands with poise.

Par 4 Gross 4 4 Stableford
Hole 8
0 pts

A test of character

The short par-3 that asks for precision proved pricey, with 7 strokes and no points–a reminder of the fine margins Knebworth enforces on its players.

Par 3 Gross 7 0 Stableford
Hole 9
2 pts

Stronger front nine

Coming off hole 8’s struggles, Dave steadied the ship with 2 points on this tough par 4 demanding right-fairway placement and careful green reads.

Par 4 Gross 6 2 Stableford
Hole 11
3 pts

Big points banked

On the course’s hardest hole, a long, demanding par 4, Dave carved out 3 points with a net birdie effort, showcasing tactical acumen amid the course’s steep challenge.

Par 4 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 18
1 pts

Round complete

30 points and 107 gross written into the record.

Par 5 Gross 7 1 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Dave's route through Knebworth's dogleg and elevation-spiced fairways told a story of resilience, strategic positioning, and timely scoring bursts against a backdrop of mature parkland.

"Knebworth keeps you honest, but Dave responded with some well-timed pars and steady pacing to tame a tough layout." Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The opener introduced the challenge ahead.

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Course memory 2 previous visits Best here: 33 pts · low gross 76
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Round snapshot

Dave's card revealed.

The scorecard reveals a golfer who balanced a handful of challenging holes with key points on pivotal par 3s and dogleg fairways, crafting a steady 30-point haul.

"A round where patience and precision overpowered the odd stumble—30 points notched amid some tricky terrain." The round in focus
Stableford 30 Round total Gross 107 Round total Best moment Hole 4 Par · 4 pts Toughest test Hole 1 Triple+ Strongest stretch 1 holes at par or better Score mix 2 pars 3 bogeys · 13 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

Led the small field with a solid 30 Stableford points, comfortably above the average and outpacing one competitor by a clear margin.

"With a neat 3.5 points clear, Dave enjoyed the top spot in this intimate contest at Knebworth." Seen against the field
Dave 30 Stableford points
Field average 26.5 +3.5 vs field
Winner 30 Best score in the field
Finish 1st of 2 players
Median 26.5 Middle of the field
Field standing 30+ 1st of 2
Round outcome

What the card changed.

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

— Stableford Championship Singles —
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 below confirm a round peppered with strategic highs and recovery moments, highlighting Dave’s command over Knebworth's challenging doglegs and multi-tier greens.

"These analytics tell the story: highs on the more cunning holes, recovery where it mattered, and a steady climb to lead the field." The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Dave vs field average
Dave Field average Competition hole
Final 30 pts Field avg 26.5 Winning mark 30

Stableford points ebb and flow, highlighting bounce-back resilience on holes 4–6 and 9 after tougher stretches.

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Gross against course par Cumulative
Gross Course par Field gross Competition hole
107 gross +36 vs par Course par 71

Gross scores fluctuated with notable expensive strokes on holes 1, 8 and 17, but net scoring masked some rough patches.

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

Position held firmly at the top throughout the round in a duo field, reflecting consistent scoring.

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Evidence verdict Dave’s measured approach at Knebworth crafted a lead in a small field—proof that patience and perseverance count, especially on a course demanding strategic golf.

Momentum slices illustrate Dave’s capability to respond sharply after low scores, particularly post holes 3 and 5.

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

Knebworth · 3 Jul 2026

Dave Playing off 28
Score30Stableford pts
Finish1stof 2
ThroughComplete
Round107gross
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 5 2 Par 4 · SI 13 3 Par 5 · SI 12 4 Par 3 · SI 9 5 Par 4 · SI 15 6 Par 4 · SI 8 7 Par 4 · SI 4 8 Par 3 · SI 18 9 Par 4 · SI 2 10 Par 3 · SI 17 11 Par 4 · SI 1 12 Par 4 · SI 7 13 Par 4 · SI 3 14 Par 3 · SI 10 15 Par 4 · SI 6 16 Par 4 · SI 16 17 Par 5 · SI 11 18 Par 5 · SI 14
1st 1st Dave
Dave This card
28 18 30 107 1554 gross 1553 gross
Shots received Total shots 28 ------- 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1
Net score Per-hole net ------- 7 5 6 1 5 4 2 6 4 3 3 4 5 2 4 5 7 6
Gross through Total gross 107 ------- 9 15 22 25 31 37 41 48 54 58 63 69 76 80 86 92 100 107
Points through Total points 30 ------- 0 1 2 6 7 9 13 13 15 17 20 22 23 26 28 29 29 30
Position after hole Field position ------- =1st→ 1st→ 2nd↓ =1st↑ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→
2nd 2nd B Brian
Brian View card
30 18 23 114 1157 gross 1257 gross
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