ROUND 1 REVIEW

Satch Vs. Satch II: Round 1

ROUND 1

In a singular showdown at the illustrious Knebworth course, Johnny combined power and precision, effortlessly topping the Stableford leaderboard and claiming multiple honours in a round where the course’s cunning challenges kept everyone honest.

Satch Vs. Satch II Knebworth 22 Aug 2026
Round Story

Johnny Leaves No Doubt at Knebworth: 37 Points Secure Round 1 Victory

In a singular showdown at the illustrious Knebworth course, Johnny combined power and precision, effortlessly topping the Stableford leaderboard and claiming multiple honours in a round where the course’s cunning challenges kept everyone honest.

Knebworth’s Mature Parkland Didn’t Intimidate Johnny

Nestled among rolling fairways and strategic tree-lined doglegs, Willie Park Jr.’s Knebworth course was no walk in the park, yet Johnny’s game flourished amid the elevation changes and well-guarded greens. This classic layout, renowned for its demanding approach shots and two-tier greens, was met with steady nerves and sharp shots, as Johnny demonstrated that a thoughtful round can tame even the trickiest of terrains.

Johnny’s Dominance Was Clear and Consistent

From the off, Johnny set the pace, leading early with 9 Stableford points through just 3 holes, extending it to 15 by the turn of 6. Continuing the charge, Johnny’s front-nine prowess of 20 points laid down a challenging marker, and remarkable consistency carried on through the back nine for a final tally of 37 points. Along the way, Johnny amassed seven pars and even a birdie under par — a testament to flawless course navigation rather than random luck.

The turning points

The moments that changed everything

Across a field of 2, these were the decisive swings, recoveries, victories and course tests that defined the round.

01 Johnny
Johnny 1st place
Round winner

Johnny seals the round

Johnny finished on 37 Stableford points to take the round.

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02 Satch
Satch 4 points
Scoring spark · Hole 16

Satch banks 4 points

The strongest single-hole return of the round delivered a decisive burst of momentum.

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03 Johnny
Johnny +2 points
The response · Hole 7

Johnny answers immediately

After banking only 1 point, Johnny responded with 3 on the very next hole — a recovery easy to miss in the final totals.

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04 Johnny
Johnny Winner
Competition settled

Johnny wins Stableford Championship

Johnny claimed Stableford Championship.

ResultWinner Hole— PrizeClaimed
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Event Leaderboard

Round leaderboard

Scoring: Stableford · Tie break: Shared placing · Handicaps as of 22 Aug 2026

Pos Photo Player Card HCP Through Out In Pts Gross
1st Johnny Johnny JohnnyThrough 18 Card 15 18 20pts41gross 17pts44gross 37 85
2nd Satch Satch SatchThrough 18 Card 18 18 15pts47gross 13pts50gross 28 97
RET Player retired WD Player withdrawn NR No return DQ Disqualified
Event rule: remaining holes are completed using net double bogey.
Hole 1

Big points banked

Longest Drive belonged to Johnny.

HCP 15 Hole standoutJohnny3 pts

Johnny produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: This opening hole presents a downhill drive where favoring the right half of the fairway sets up the ideal angle for the approach. Be wary of Out of Bounds to the right and fairway bunkers—especially in dry conditions when they catch bold drives. The second shot climbs to a two‑tier green, well protected left‑front and right‑side. A par here is a solid start.

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Hole 1 Par 4 · SI 5
Hole 1 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Settler

Favouring the right half of the fairway with your drive is key to a manageable approach; avoid the right-side out-of-bounds and fairway bunkers, especially in dry conditions. The green is elevated and well-protected, so ensure you have enough club for the uphill second shot.

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Defining moment · Competition settled Johnny claims Longest Drive Johnny won Longest Drive with 310 yards. Celebrate the result
Hole 2

Johnny sets the pace

Johnny found a valuable three-point return on this shorter par‑4 rewarded precision off the tee. The fairway slopes mildly, and favorable positioning opens up a mid‑iron approach. Trees and potential fairway bunkers (common elsewhere on the course) likely frame the landing area, demanding respect for positioning over length.

HCP 15 Player of this holeJohnny3 pts

Johnny produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: This shorter par‑4 rewards precision off the tee. The fairway slopes mildly, and favorable positioning opens up a mid‑iron approach. Trees and potential fairway bunkers (common elsewhere on the course) likely frame the landing area, demanding respect for positioning over length.

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Hole 2 Par 4 · SI 13
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Course intelligence The Risk & Reward Hole

This shorter par‑4 rewards precision off the tee. The fairway slopes mildly, and favorable positioning opens up a mid‑iron approach. Trees and potential fairway bunkers (common elsewhere on the course) likely frame the landing area, demanding respect for positioning over length.

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Hole 3

Big points banked

Johnny found a valuable three-point return on this long par‑5 encourages a balanced strategy: establish position off the tee, then a lay‑up into a fairway that narrows amid trees. The green is likely large and well‑guarded by bunkers, characteristic of Park Junior’s design; though club‑specific hazards aren’t described, accuracy and course management prevail.

HCP 15 Hole standoutJohnny3 pts

Johnny produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: This long par‑5 encourages a balanced strategy: establish position off the tee, then a lay‑up into a fairway that narrows amid trees. The green is likely large and well‑guarded by bunkers, characteristic of Park Junior’s design; though club‑specific hazards aren’t described, accuracy and course management prevail.

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Hole 3 Par 5 · SI 12
Hole 3 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Risk & Reward Hole

This long par‑5 encourages a balanced strategy: establish position off the tee, then a lay‑up into a fairway that narrows amid trees. The green is likely large and well‑guarded by bunkers, characteristic of Park Junior’s design; though club‑specific hazards aren’t described, accuracy and course management prevail.

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Hole 4

A test of character

Johnny took a steady two points from the hole on a poised one‑shot hole, set amid parkland contours. Though the official site lacks details, classic short par‑3 features—such as elevated or sloping cap to the green, with surrounding bunkers or subtle contours—can be expected.

HCP 15 Player of this holeJohnny2 pts

Johnny banked two useful points and moved on without surrendering ground. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: A poised one‑shot hole, set amid parkland contours. Though the official site lacks details, classic short par‑3 features—such as elevated or sloping cap to the green, with surrounding bunkers or subtle contours—can be expected.

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Hole 4 Par 3 · SI 9
Hole 4 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Card Wrecker

Be prepared for subtle green contours and a possible elevation change—favor control over power. Pinpoint accuracy is required given likely surrounding hazards.

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A test of character
A 3 over par shaped this chapter of the card. 0 Stableford points kept the evidence honest. A poised one‑shot hole, set amid parkland contours. Classic short par‑3 features test control and nerve.
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Hole 5

Johnny sets the pace

Johnny found a valuable three-point return on a medium‑length par‑4 where accuracy is critical. Likely featuring a fairway narrowed by trees, with strategically placed bunkers guarding the green. Conservative direction off the tee leads to a wedge‑in; aggressive lines may expose hidden trouble.

HCP 15 Player of this holeJohnny3 pts

Johnny produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: A medium‑length par‑4 where accuracy is critical. Likely featuring a fairway narrowed by trees, with strategically placed bunkers guarding the green. Conservative direction off the tee leads to a wedge‑in; aggressive lines may expose hidden trouble.

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Hole 5 Par 4 · SI 15
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Course intelligence The Scoring Chance

A medium‑length par‑4 where accuracy is critical. Likely featuring a fairway narrowed by trees, with strategically placed bunkers guarding the green. Conservative direction off the tee leads to a wedge‑in; aggressive lines may expose hidden trouble.

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Hole 6

Big points banked

Satch found a valuable three-point return on here a tree‑lined avenue funnels drives toward the right—so aim for the left half of the uphill fairway for the best angle. Bunkers flank a left‑leaning green, so ensure the approach aligns precisely to avoid trouble.

HCP 18 Hole standoutSatch3 pts

Satch produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: Here a tree‑lined avenue funnels drives toward the right—so aim for the left half of the uphill fairway for the best angle. Bunkers flank a left‑leaning green, so ensure the approach aligns precisely to avoid trouble.

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Hole 6 Par 4 · SI 8
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Course intelligence The Precision Hole

A left-side tee shot opens the best angle for your approach, which must avoid deep guarding bunkers. The incline and green shaping reward precise play.

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A test of character
An uphill challenge and a tree-lined avenue proved costly as Johnny’s score slipped on this precision-demanding hole.
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Hole 7

Big points banked

Stableford Championship belonged to Johnny.

HCP 15 Hole standoutJohnny3 pts

Johnny produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: A left‑turning dogleg around a copse of trees. Strong hitters may attempt cutting the corner to bend the dogleg, but risk lies in over‑hitting: the green slopes gently back toward the fairway, and any shot hit past it leaves a demanding downhill recovery.

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Hole 7 Par 4 · SI 4
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Course intelligence The Card Wrecker

Play to the dogleg’s corner for a clear shot at the green. Aggressive players tempted to cut the corner must judge the length perfectly, or risk tough lies and hazardous downhill shots from beyond or left.

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Hole 8

A test of character

Satch took a steady two points from the hole on a short par‑3 that invites precision. Expect a small, well‑protected green, likely with subtle surrounding contours or bunkers; distance control and club selection remain paramount.

HCP 18 Player of this holeSatch2 pts

Satch banked two useful points and moved on without surrendering ground. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: A short par‑3 that invites precision. Expect a small, well‑protected green, likely with subtle surrounding contours or bunkers; distance control and club selection remain paramount.

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Hole 8 Par 3 · SI 18
Hole 8 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Scoring Chance

A short par‑3 that invites precision. Expect a small, well‑protected green, likely with subtle surrounding contours or bunkers; distance control and club selection remain paramount.

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A test of character
The short par-3 that invited heartbreak yielded a double bogey, the only zero-pointer on the round but no shame in a course this crafty.
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At the turn

Kept the card moving

Nine holes completed, the round had found its shape and the pressure shifted to the closing stretch.

HCP 15 Hole standoutJohnny2 pts

Johnny banked two useful points and moved on without surrendering ground. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: This tough par‑4 demanded a tee shot aimed at the right half of the fairway—high enough to clear a tall tree off‑line. The green slopes from back to front and right to left; being below the pin simplifies the first putt severely.

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Hole 9 Par 4 · SI 2
Hole 9 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Card Wrecker

This tough par‑4 demands a tee shot aimed at the right half of the fairway—high enough to clear a tall tree off‑line. The green slopes from back to front and right to left; being below the pin simplifies the first putt severely.

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Scorecard moment
A bogey shaped this chapter of the card. This tough par‑4 demands a tee shot aimed at the right half of the fairway—high enough to clear a tall tree off‑line and a sloped green complicates the approach.
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At the turn

The front nine, reviewed

Johnny reached the turn in front on 20 points, with the opening nine setting the shape of the contest before the run for home.

Across the field Every player had a front-nine race of their own

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The run for home The back nine begins

Nine holes remain. The leaderboard is set, but the closing stretch will decide the round.

Hole 10

Under par moment

Nearest Pin belonged to Johnny.

HCP 15 Hole standoutJohnny3 pts

Johnny produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: A small one‑shot hole playing short in yardage. Expect an elevated or raised tee to green with potential slope or bunkers—requiring exact wedge distance and care with pin positioning.

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Hole 10 Par 3 · SI 17
Hole 10 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Scoring Chance

This is a ‘numbers’ hole—perfect distance is essential to avoid slope or bunkers. Favour safe centre-of-green play for a good birdie chance.

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Defining moment · Competition settled Johnny claims Nearest Pin Johnny won Nearest Pin. Celebrate the result
Hole 11

A test of character

Johnny limited the damage and kept the round alive on the hardest hole on the card. A long par‑4 with a demanding drive. A fairway bunker or tree‑line likely frames the ideal landing zone. The approach may confront well‑guarded, elevated green contours, emphasizing accuracy over heroic distance.

HCP 15 Player of this holeJohnny1 pts

Johnny came away with a single point, limiting the damage on a hole that offered little margin. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: The hardest hole on the card. A long par‑4 with a demanding drive. A fairway bunker or tree‑line likely frames the ideal landing zone. The approach may confront well‑guarded, elevated green contours, emphasizing accuracy over heroic distance.

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Hole 11 Par 4 · SI 1
Hole 11 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Card Wrecker

The hardest hole on the card. A long par‑4 with a demanding drive. A fairway bunker or tree‑line likely frames the ideal landing zone. The approach may confront well‑guarded, elevated green contours, emphasizing accuracy over heroic distance.

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A test of character
A 3 over par shaped this chapter of the card. 0 Stableford points kept the evidence honest. The hardest hole on the card. A long par‑4 with a demanding drive. A fairway bunker or tree‑line likely frames the ideal landing zone. The approach may confront well‑guarded, elevated green contours, emphasizing accuracy.
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Hole 12

Johnny sets the pace

Johnny took a steady two points from the hole on another longer par‑4 where fairway position is key. Expect undulating terrain and a complex green that tests approach precision and low‑running shots, as per Park Jr.’s undulating style.

HCP 15 Player of this holeJohnny2 pts

Johnny banked two useful points and moved on without surrendering ground. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: Another longer par‑4 where fairway position is key. Expect undulating terrain and a complex green that tests approach precision and low‑running shots, as per Park Jr.’s undulating style.

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Hole 12 Par 4 · SI 7
Hole 12 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Precision Hole

Drive to the best available spot, then carefully plan your approach factoring unpredictable bounces from undulations. Running shots may suit some pins.

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Part of the story 18 Satch 6 strokes Nett bogey 1pts

Satch returned 6 strokes · Nett bogey for 1 Stableford point. The course asks players to drive to the best available spot, then carefully plan your approach factoring unpredictable bounces from undulations. Running shots may suit some pins.

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Hole 13

Scorecard moment

Johnny limited the damage and kept the round alive on a reachable par‑4 ideal for mid to lower handicaps to attack. Still framed by the mature trees and subtle fairway contouring; strategic placement sets up birdie opportunities while demanding nerve.

HCP 15 Player of this holeJohnny1 pts

Johnny came away with a single point, limiting the damage on a hole that offered little margin. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: A reachable par‑4 ideal for mid to lower handicaps to attack. Still framed by the mature trees and subtle fairway contouring; strategic placement sets up birdie opportunities while demanding nerve.

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Hole 13 Par 4 · SI 3
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Course intelligence The Card Wrecker

This is an opportunity for aggressive play—if you drive well, you can attack and set up a straightforward birdie; otherwise play smartly for the centre.

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Scorecard moment
A double bogey shaped this chapter of the card. A reachable par‑4 framed by mature trees that demands nerve and precision to score well.
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Hole 14

Johnny sets the pace

Johnny took a steady two points from the hole on a mid‑length par‑3 likely requiring a solid iron. Green complexes may feature tiers or slopes; controlling trajectory and holding the green are essential.

HCP 15 Player of this holeJohnny2 pts

Johnny banked two useful points and moved on without surrendering ground. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: A mid‑length par‑3 likely requiring a solid iron. Green complexes may feature tiers or slopes; controlling trajectory and holding the green are essential.

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Hole 14 Par 3 · SI 10
Hole 14 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Birdie Chance

Commit to a solid iron and manage trajectory to hold a challenging green; landing in the right spot is essential for easy two-putt or birdie chance.

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Part of the story 18 Satch 5 strokes Nett bogey 1pts

Satch returned 5 strokes · Nett bogey for 1 Stableford point. The course asks players to commit to a solid iron and manage trajectory to hold a challenging green; landing in the right spot is essential for easy two-putt or birdie chance.

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Hole 15

Johnny sets the pace

Johnny took a steady two points from the hole on a mid‑length par‑4 that rewarded a well‑placed tee shot in the fairway. The second shot likely approaches a green surrounded by bunkers or subtle run‑offs, requiring thoughtful club selection.

HCP 15 Player of this holeJohnny2 pts

Johnny banked two useful points and moved on without surrendering ground. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: A mid‑length par‑4 that rewards a well‑placed tee shot in the fairway. The second shot likely approaches a green surrounded by bunkers or subtle run‑offs, requiring thoughtful club selection.

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Hole 15 Par 4 · SI 6
Hole 15 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Precision Hole

A mid‑length par‑4 that rewards a well‑placed tee shot in the fairway. The second shot likely approaches a green surrounded by bunkers or subtle run‑offs, requiring thoughtful club selection.

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Part of the story 18 Satch 5 strokes Nett par 2pts

Satch returned 5 strokes · Nett par for 2 Stableford points. The course asks players to a mid‑length par‑4 that rewards a well‑placed tee shot in the fairway. The second shot likely approaches a green surrounded by bunkers or subtle run‑offs, requiring thoughtful club selection.

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Hole 16

Under par moment

Satch collected 4 points here on a hole where resist the lure of blasting away—safe play provides a better scoring option here. The green is tricky, so approach from the fairway is a must.

HCP 18 Hole standoutSatch4 pts

Satch seized the opportunity, returning 4 Stableford points from 3 strokes. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: Shorter but still lined by trees. This hole may tempt with a driver, but a conservative tee shot ensures an easy approach into a tricky green—prudence likely prevails.

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Hole 16 Par 4 · SI 16
Hole 16 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Scoring Chance

Resist the lure of blasting away—safe play provides a better scoring option here. The green is tricky, so approach from the fairway is a must.

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Hole 17

Satch sets the pace

Satch took a steady two points from the hole on the longest hole of the inward nine. A three‑shot par‑5 that requires careful positioning off the tee, followed by a smart lay‑up. Trees may narrow the approach; the green likely slopes or tiers subtly to reward placement.

HCP 18 Player of this holeSatch2 pts

Satch banked two useful points and moved on without surrendering ground. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: The longest hole of the inward nine. A three‑shot par‑5 that requires careful positioning off the tee, followed by a smart lay‑up. Trees may narrow the approach; the green likely slopes or tiers subtly to reward placement.

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Hole 17 Par 5 · SI 11
Hole 17 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Risk & Reward Hole

Approach as a true three-shotter—lay up with care for a simple, open third. Don’t be greedy—narrowing fairways and green contours reward forethought.

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Part of the story 15 Johnny 7 strokes Nett bogey 1pts

Johnny returned 7 strokes · Nett bogey for 1 Stableford point. The course asks players to approach as a true three-shotter—lay up with care for a simple, open third. Don’t be greedy—narrowing fairways and green contours reward forethought.

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The finish

Johnny brings the round home

The scorecards closed, the competitions settled and the final order became clear.

HCP 15 Hole standoutJohnny3 pts

Johnny produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. These reviewed course details when writing Round Story: A bold finishing par‑5 where the open fairway invites a big drive for a final birdie push. The green sits on multiple levels with challenging slopes—knowing the flag location in advance is critical to avoid a treacherous putt.

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Hole 18 Par 5 · SI 14
Hole 18 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Finisher

A bold finishing par‑5 where the open fairway invites a big drive for a final birdie push. The green sits on multiple levels with challenging slopes—knowing the flag location in advance is critical to avoid a treacherous putt.

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A test of character
A 3 over par shaped this chapter of the card. 0 Stableford points kept the evidence honest. A bold finishing par‑5 where the open fairway invites a big drive for a final birdie push. The multi-tiered green challenges approach strategy.
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At the finish

The back nine, reviewed

The closing nine settled the round, revealing who sustained their challenge and who found momentum when it mattered most.

Across the field Every player had a back-nine race of their own

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Hole Performance
Hole Name Par Avg Gross Avg Points Blobs Pick Ups Scores
1 Hole 1 4 4.5 2.5 0 0 2
2 Hole 2 4 5.0 2.0 0 0 2
3 Hole 3 5 5.5 2.5 0 0 2
4 Hole 4 3 5.0 1.0 0 0 2
5 Hole 5 4 5.0 2.0 0 0 2
6 Hole 6 4 5.0 2.0 0 0 2
7 Hole 7 4 4.5 2.5 0 0 2
8 Hole 8 3 4.5 1.0 0 0 2
9 Hole 9 4 5.0 2.0 0 0 2
10 Hole 10 3 3.0 2.5 0 0 2
11 Hole 11 4 6.5 0.5 0 0 2
12 Hole 12 4 5.5 1.5 0 0 2
13 Hole 13 4 6.0 1.0 0 0 2
14 Hole 14 3 4.5 1.5 0 0 2
15 Hole 15 4 5.0 2.0 0 0 2
16 Hole 16 4 3.5 3.0 0 0 2
17 Hole 17 5 6.5 1.5 0 0 2
18 Hole 18 5 6.5 1.5 0 0 2