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Dave’s Late Charge at Old Course

Late Charge
29 Apr 2026 Old Course Round 1 Vilamoura
Dave's 25 Stableford points at Vilamoura's Old Course combined resilience with flashes of precision to secure a spot in the top quarter of the field.
Stableford 25 Go to: Explore Gross 114 Go to: Card Handicap 28 Go to: Profile Position =4th Go to: Evidence Recognition 0 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
View card 114 gross | 25 pts
Round story

Dave's Day at the Old Course: Dancing with Pines and Dodging the Ditch

At Vilamoura's Old Course, the par-73 layout that invites you to flirt with those mature pine trees and negotiate its undulating whims, Dave navigated a rollercoaster round that proved challenging yet sprinkled with shining moments.

The best stretch between holes 14 and 16, yielding 10 points, marked Dave’s highlight, bouncing back impressively after earlier tough holes. Golf Day Results editorial insight

A Course of Character and Challenge

The Old Course in Vilamoura, Portugal, famously designed by Frank Pennink back in 1969, isn’t just a stroll among pines; it’s a par-73 spectacle stretching 6,254 metres of tree-lined fairways and gentle undulations. For Dave, each hole was a new dance with the course's quirks: narrowing landing zones, steep slopes, and those umbrella pines that just seem to have a mischievous agenda.

Front Nine Flutters and Early Tests

Dave’s day began in testing fashion, wrestling with a narrow, downhill first hole where pine trees crowd the landing area — a subtle reminder that this course takes no prisoners even on the opening steps. A trio of three-over-par holes early on, including the prettiest yet intimidating fourth, over a pond flanked by multiple sand traps, saw points disappear faster than you can say 'double bogey.' Yet, Dave showed resilience, banking precious points at the par-4 third where a well-placed drive away from a large umbrella pine protected the route to a green guarded by bunkers. That hole, a textbook case in precision, earned a proud 4 Stableford points and gave promising flashes ahead.

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Turning Tides: Bounce-Backs and Breakthroughs

Perhaps the highlight of Dave’s round was the effectual response after the low points on holes sprinkled through the front nine. Like a savvy conversationalist, Dave bounced back gracefully with notable bursts: four points on the challenging third hole after a mere single point on the second, a steady hand at the seventh, and a promising 2 points on the tenth after some earlier silence in the scoring department. The three-hole stretch from 14 to 16 was a mini-masterclass, scoring a combined 10 Stableford points with pars on demanding holes that can wreck the faint-hearted.

Handicap Heroics and Humble Returns

With a handicap of 28, expectations were set for a neat 36 points, but Dave fell short of that lofty goal by 11 points. Yet, the round was not without merit — a respectable 25 Stableford points matched the field's average and nudged Dave comfortably into the top quarter of players, tied for fourth. While the gross score of 114 suggests a few scrappy moments, especially on the par-4 eighth that cost dearly, Dave’s performance clawed back with net pars and even net eagles on some of the tougher holes, highlighting perseverance over perfection.

Navigating Pine-Lined Labyrinths and Sand-Mining Adventures

The Old Course’s character comes alive with its mature pine corridors and strategic slope designs. Dave’s round bore the evidence — the successful avoidance of the bunkers guarding greens on holes three and fourteen was crucial, while several holes demanded accurate positioning to evade lumps and bumps that punished the unwary. The interplay between the course’s scenic beauty and its tactical demands made for a day of cunning rather than raw power, a chess match among the trees and sand.

Reflecting on the Round: Lessons Among the Pines

In the end, Dave’s scorecard reads as a tale of contrasts — moments of triumph sprinkled among chapters of challenge. At a course where a safe tee shot is often counselled over a heroic but risky drive, Dave chose wisely at times, erred at others, but never lost the spirit necessary to keep the card moving forward. A day at the Old Course is no fairy tale, but with a few tweaks and an extra slice of confidence, their next pas de deux with these pine-lined fairways promises to be a touch sleeker and far less prickly.

Moments Stats Full card
Turning points

The moments worth reading twice.

Dave turned the card into a 4th place finish in Overall Stableford.

The best stretch between holes 14 and 16, yielding 10 points, marked Dave’s highlight, bouncing back impressively after earlier tough holes. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 1
0 pts

A test of character

A stuttering start here, the narrow downhill fairway and encroaching pines left Dave with a triple bogey double trouble moment – no Stableford points but a clear early reminder of the course’s cunning.

Par 4 Gross 7 0 Stableford
Hole 2
1 pts

Kept the card moving

The first par 5 provided a brief respite, earning a single point but still feeling like a cautious dance atop a plateau with a fairway bunker lurking left of tee.

Par 5 Gross 8 1 Stableford
Hole 3
4 pts

Best points return

Turning a corner with a well-placed drive avoiding the umbrella pine, Dave earned a flawless par and a full 4 Stableford points, making the bunkered green their friend for once.

Par 4 Gross 4 4 Stableford
Hole 4
0 pts

A test of character

The most scenic hole turned sour with a double bogey overshadowing the pond and bunkers - a classic Old Course psychological hazard biting back.

Par 3 Gross 6 0 Stableford
Hole 5
1 pts

Kept the card moving

Despite fairway narrowness, Dave eked out one Stableford point here, a small win over the debilitating hazards that challenge many.

Par 4 Gross 7 1 Stableford
Hole 6
0 pts

A test of character

The longest par 3 humbled Dave with zero points, those guarding bunkers and the downhill slope demanding more precision than delivered.

Par 3 Gross 6 0 Stableford
Hole 18
0 pts

Round complete

Nine strokes on the final hole perhaps remind us even the boldest can be humbled, a challenging par 5 to close an eventful day.

Par 5 Gross 9 0 Stableford
Hole 18
0 pts

Stronger back nine

Nine strokes on the final hole perhaps remind us even the boldest can be humbled, a challenging par 5 to close an eventful day.

Par 5 Gross 9 0 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Dave’s round through the twelvesome at Old Course revealed a journey of narrow fairways, psychological hazards, and a late surge on the par 5s that steadied the ship.

Navigating among pines and bunkers, Dave’s round blended cautious plays with timely bursts of scoring that kept hope alive in Vilamoura. Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The opener introduced the challenge ahead.

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Round snapshot

Dave's card revealed.

A card telling of resilience: scorched fairways, avoided disaster mostly, and slices of brilliance put Dave among the top competitors on a punishing course.

Not flawless, but sprinkled with well-earned points and a commendable top-four finish, Dave's round stood its ground among 12 competitors. The round in focus
Stableford 25 Round total Gross 114 Round total Best moment Hole 3 Par · 4 pts Toughest test Hole 8 Triple+ Strongest stretch 1 holes at par or better Score mix 3 pars 3 bogeys · 12 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

Tying for 4th out of 12, Dave's 25 points were slightly above the field average, firmly placing Dave in the upper quartile.

Holding fourth place and topping the median, Dave's round argued that patience and precision can vindicate a high-handicap score. Seen against the field
Dave 25 Stableford points
Field average 24.7 +0.3 vs field
Winner 34 Best score in the field
Finish =4th of 12 players · Tied with 1 other player on points.
Median 24 Middle of the field
Field standing 34+ =4th of 12
Round outcome

What the card changed.

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

=4th Overall Stableford Overall · =4th of 12 · Tied with 1 other player on points. 25 pts +0.3 vs avg
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.

Stableford trends and hole-by-hole analysis prove that after some rocky early holes, Dave found rhythm, especially on the demanding back nine.

Charts confirm Dave’s recovery through strategic play, with net pars and eagles on tough holes countering costly mistakes earlier in the round. The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Dave vs field average
Dave Field average Competition hole
Final 25 pts Field avg 24.7 Winning mark 34

Stableford points dip early with several zeroes but rise sharply with four-point hauls on the back nine.

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Gross against course par Cumulative
Gross Course par Field gross Competition hole
114 gross +41 vs par Course par 73

Early holes show scores three or more over par; later holes include pars and net scores exceeding expectations.

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Position after every hole Whole field through each hole
Start to finish =4th final place 12 player field

Position fluctuated with Dave buffeted by a few costly holes, yet steadily improved with strong runs late in the round.

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Evidence verdict Dave’s round at the Old Course was a tale of perseverance across a challenging layout, earning a solid top-four finish despite some costly early mistakes.

Key momentum shifts occurred around the 14th hole, where a 10-point burst helped lift the round from precarious to respectable.

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

Old Course · 29 Apr 2026

Dave Playing off 28
Score25Stableford pts
Finish=4thof 12
ThroughComplete
Round114gross
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 17 2 Par 5 · SI 5 3 Par 4 · SI 9 4 Par 3 · SI 15 5 Par 4 · SI 3 6 Par 3 · SI 11 7 Par 4 · SI 7 8 Par 4 · SI 1 9 Par 4 · SI 13 10 Par 3 · SI 18 11 Par 4 · SI 4 12 Par 5 · SI 6 13 Par 4 · SI 16 14 Par 5 · SI 8 15 Par 3 · SI 14 16 Par 5 · SI 2 17 Par 4 · SI 12 18 Par 5 · SI 10
=1st 1st Parks
Parks View card
12 18 34 87 1742 gross 1745 gross
=1st 2nd Gal
Gal View card
14 18 34 89 1842 gross 1647 gross
3rd 4th Satch
Satch View card
18 18 28 99 1547 gross 1352 gross
=4th =8th Dave
Dave This card
28 18 25 114 860 gross 1754 gross
Shots received Total shots 28 ------- 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Net score Per-hole net ------- 6 6 2 5 5 5 4 6 7 3 3 5 6 3 3 3 7 7
Gross through Total gross 114 ------- 7 15 19 25 32 38 44 52 60 64 69 76 83 88 92 97 105 114
Points through Total points 25 ------- 0 1 5 5 6 6 8 8 8 10 13 15 15 19 21 25 25 25
Position after hole Field position ------- =7th→ =10th↓ =4th↑ =5th↓ =6th↓ 9th↓ =6th↑ =7th↓ =9th↓ =9th→ =7th↑ =6th↑ =7th↓ =5th↑ =4th↑ 4th→ 4th→ =4th→
=4th 3rd Deano
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14 18 25 98 1545 gross 1053 gross
=6th =5th Ace (Glenn)
Ace (Glenn) View card
20 18 24 105 855 gross 1650 gross
=6th =5th Shiraz (Lou)
Shiraz (Lou) View card
18 18 24 105 1153 gross 1352 gross
=6th =8th Turkaminator (Yunus)
Turkaminator (Yunus) View card
28 18 24 114 1157 gross 1357 gross
9th 11th Shanker (Grant)
Shanker (Grant) View card
28 18 21 118 761 gross 1457 gross
=10th 7th Con (James)
Con (James) View card
21 18 19 112 1055 gross 957 gross
=10th 12th War
War View card
28 18 19 124 864 gross 1160 gross
=10th 10th Jake the Snake
Jake the Snake View card
24 18 19 116 1353 gross 663 gross
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