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Parks’ Steady Hand at Old Course

Steady Hand
29 Apr 2026 Old Course Round 1 Vilamoura
Parks navigated the mature pine-lined Old Course in Vilamoura with poise, sharing top honours with a 34-point stableford tally over 18 challenging holes.
Stableford 34 Go to: Explore Gross 87 Go to: Card Handicap 12 Go to: Profile Position =1st Go to: Evidence Recognition 0 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
View card 87 gross | 34 pts
Round story

Parks Masters the Pines at Old Course Vilamoura with a Tied Top Spot

Navigating Frank Pennink’s tree-lined 18-hole par 73 with a compact 87 gross and an impressive 34 Stableford points, Parks tied for first in a field of twelve at the Old Course in Vilamoura, Portugal.

Bounce-back points after troughed holes like the fifth and eighth helped Parks maintain momentum and evade the perils of this card-wrecking layout. Golf Day Results editorial insight

A Competition Set Amongst Pine and Subtle Slopes

At the venerable Old Course in Vilamoura, where Frank Pennink’s 1969 design weaves its gently undulating 6,254-metre, par-73 layout through mature pine trees, Parks flexed a nimble game. This course, a blend of strategic demands and scenic calm, tested accuracy, especially around those narrow landing areas and well-guarded greens.

An Uneventful Start Turned to Steady Grit

Opening with a steady par at the downhill, narrowing first hole, Parks showed tactical smarts in avoiding encroaching pines and tackled the prime birdie opportunities of Vilamoura's five par 5s with measured intent, yet the real magic was in keeping the card moving despite the course’s card-wrecking shocks.

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Bounce-Backs Keep Momentum Flowing

A bogey on the demanding fifth hole reminded Parks that discipline is needed where the fairway tightens; yet there was no sulking. Rebounds came with aplomb—three-par holes on the signature sixth, the uphill seventh dogleg, and the precise twelfth par 5 all earned full marks in Stableford points, reflecting a keen eye for precision and risk reward balance. Another double bogey hiccup on the uphill eighth, the toughest hole by stroke index, slipped quietly into the background, neutralised by a swift two-point reply on the tenth’s steep slope par 3.

The Hard Yards: Evidence of Experience and Composure

Out on this memorable routing, several holes exacted their toll – none more so than the fifth and eighth, where fairway bottlenecks and blind approach shots could fluster the unsteady. Parks avoided calamity, if not perfection, and managed to par the tricky sixteenth and finish strong on the closing par 5, underlining a round composed of resilience and moments of quality shot selection.

Top of the Table and Full of Promise

Against eleven other contenders, Parks' 34 Stableford points clinched a tied first place, beating the field average comfortably by nearly ten points, a clear indicator of the form displayed. While not a win, sharing top spot in such a competitive environment is a statement and sets high hopes for forthcoming rounds in Vilamoura.

A Round to Remember at the Old Course

This scorecard, with its mixture of pars, tactical sandbagging, and smart recovery shots on some of the most taxing holes, showcases Parks’ determination and innate understanding of course management amid pine-draped fairways and strategic bunkering. A fine platform from which to launch future outings, admirers will watch keenly as Parks aims to turn this tie for first into outright glory.

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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.

Bounce-back points after troughed holes like the fifth and eighth helped Parks maintain momentum and evade the perils of this card-wrecking layout. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 1
2 pts

First par

A steady hole finds its place on the card.

Par 4 Gross 4 2 Stableford
Hole 5
2 pts

Narrow Miss but Quick Recovery

A bogey on this narrowing par 4 challenged Parks to stay disciplined. The fairway’s pinch and nearby pine proved tricky, but the steady approach kept the card moving forward.

Par 4 Gross 5 2 Stableford
Hole 6
3 pts

Best points return

Onto the signature 212m downhill par 3, Parks avoided bunkers guarding the green entrance, banking a solid par to keep momentum ticking along.

Par 3 Gross 3 3 Stableford
Hole 7
3 pts

Big points banked

The uphill dogleg right to left with a blind second shot demanded good judgment. Parks took 3 Stableford points here, showing savvy and stamina.

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Hole 8
1 pts

Kept the card moving

The double bogey here reminded that this long, uphill dogleg and blind approach can fluster even the best. Parks steadied soon after, a mark of composure.

Par 4 Gross 6 1 Stableford
Hole 9
1 pts

Stronger front nine

The front nine carried the stronger Stableford return across holes 1 to 9.

Par 4 Gross 5 1 Stableford
Hole 12
3 pts

Big points banked

This tricky par 5 dogleg right with tight fairway bunkers and pine-lined edges required precision. Parks’ par brought home valuable 3 Stableford points.

Par 5 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 18
3 pts

Round complete

The closing par 5 saw Parks maintain focus and close the round with 3 Stableford points, rounding up a steady and competitive performance.

Par 5 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Parks’ route around the Old Course combined strategic resilience and key scoring moments, turning potential pitfalls into a tied top position in Vilamoura.

Navigating narrow fairways and challenging greens, Parks kept the pace with steady returns and timely 3-point par holes. Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The card opened with something to build from.

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Round snapshot

Parks' card revealed.

The round was a lesson in patience balanced with opportunistic scoring, with five holes earning Parks three or more points to keep the card moving steadily upwards.

A front nine and back nine split evenly with 17 points apiece, showing consistent scoring across this mature, strategy-filled test. The round in focus
Stableford 34 Round total Gross 87 Round total Best moment Hole 6 Par · 3 pts Toughest test Hole 8 Double bogey Strongest stretch 2 holes at par or better Score mix 7 pars 8 bogeys · 3 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

Among twelve contenders, Parks’ score was the best on the day, tying for first and standing out well above the average and median.

Parks outscored nine of the twelve in the field – a top spot earned not on flamboyance but steady grit and savvy at Vilamoura’s Old Course. Seen against the field
Parks 34 Stableford points
Field average 24.7 +9.3 vs field
Winner 34 Best score in the field
Finish =1st of 12 players · Tied with 1 other player on points.
Median 24 Middle of the field
Field standing 34+ =1st of 12
Round outcome

What the card changed.

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

— Blind Pairs Singles · Glenn/Parks — — Overall - Singles Singles — — Singles Singles — — Team 4 Ball Singles · Glenn/Jake/Parks/Satch —
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.

Charts confirm Parks’ steady climb, with five strong three-point holes and resilient rebounds following tougher patches, securing a tied lead in a tight contest.

The evidence is clear: Parks navigated the course’s challenges with a blend of steady scoring and timely recovery that earned a shared top spot. The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Parks vs field average
Parks Field average Competition hole
Final 34 pts Field avg 24.7 Winning mark 34

Stableford points graph reveals Parks’ steady accumulation with key bursts on holes 6,7,12,16 and 18.

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Gross against course par Cumulative
Gross Course par Field gross Competition hole
87 gross +14 vs par Course par 73

Gross scoring shows pars on most holes with notable bogey and double bogey dips balanced by consistent play elsewhere.

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Position after every hole Whole field through each hole
Start to finish =1st final place 12 player field

Position remained strong throughout, never falling below a shared lead, thanks to steady point gathering after each hole.

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Evidence verdict Parks’ round was a robust combination of smart course management and steady scoring on a demanding course, culminating in shared leadership.

Momentum shifted with bounce-back holes following the tougher spots, maintaining Parks’ position at the front of the field.

Round discoveries
The full card

The full official record.

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

Official scorecard

Parks · Round 1

Old Course · 29 Apr 2026

Parks Playing off 12
Score34Stableford pts
Finish=1stof 12
ThroughComplete
Round87gross
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 This card
12 18 34 87 1742 gross 1745 gross
Shots received Total shots 12 ------- 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1
Net score Per-hole net ------- 4 5 4 4 4 2 3 5 5 3 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 4
Gross through Total gross 87 ------- 4 10 15 19 24 27 31 37 42 45 51 56 61 67 71 76 82 87
Points through Total points 34 ------- 2 4 6 7 9 12 15 16 17 19 20 23 24 26 27 30 31 34
Position after hole Field position ------- =1st→ =2nd↓ =1st↑ 2nd↓ 2nd→ 2nd→ =1st↑ 1st→ 2nd↓ 2nd→ =1st↑ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 2nd↓ 1st↑ 2nd↓ =1st↑
=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 View card
28 18 25 114 860 gross 1754 gross
=4th 3rd Deano
Deano View card
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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