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Jake the Snake’s Round Story at Old Course

Round Story
29 Apr 2026 Old Course Round 1 Vilamoura
Jake the Snake took on Vilamoura's Old Course and showed grit through 18 holes marked by pine-lined fairways and strategic tests.
Stableford 19 Go to: Explore Gross 116 Go to: Card Handicap 24 Go to: Profile Position =10th Go to: Evidence Recognition 1 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
View card 116 gross | 19 pts
Round story

Jake the Snake's serpentine round at Vilamoura's Old Course

Navigating the mature pine-lined fairways and gentle undulations of Vilamoura's Old Course, Jake the Snake delivered a spirited 18-hole showing on a course that demands both strategy and nerve.

A par on the ninth hole amid hazardous trees and bunkers punctuated a pivotal moment of steadiness in Jake’s round. Golf Day Results editorial insight

Facing the challenge of Frank Pennink's classic design

The Old Course at Vilamoura, Portugal, crafted by Frank Pennink and etched into the landscape since 1969, is no walk in the park. This par-73 layout stretches 6,254 metres of mature pine-lined fairways and gently undulating terrain, where precision is king and each hole murmurs a stratagem. Jake the Snake kept the ball in play amidst the encroaching trees and strategic bunkers, reflecting the course’s unmistakable character.

A round that truly tested mettle and met expectations

Starting with a tough opening hole that demanded precision to avoid narrowing landing zones and pesky pine trees, Jake found early challenges evident in a triple-bogey net double bogey. Yet resilience surfaced on the second hole—a lengthy uphill par 5 with a tricky bunker guarding the left flank—where a two Stableford points haul marked a welcome bounce-back. Navigating this delicate dance between the course’s challenges and personal bests, Jake amassed a respectable 19 Stableford points over the full 18 holes.

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When strategy met setbacks and clever recovery

Troubles on holes 4 and 7, with their scenic yet daunting water hazards and blind uphill doglegs, saw the scorecard take a hit, greeted by double bogeys and costly over-par scores. But true to the nickname, Jake the Snake was not to be slithered out; each setback was met by smart recovery strokes—most notably the 3-pointer par on hole 9, where judicious tee-shot tactics and precision amid amphitheatre-like slopes earned some solid redemption on the card.

Longest drive glory among the trials

It's not all about the score, though: Jake the Snake kept the big stick singing, capturing top honours in the Longest Drive competition with a hefty 270 yards. That monster shot reminded the field that while finesse is crucial at Old Course, raw power still has its day in the sun.

Climbs, slips and final reflections

The round was a rollercoaster ride in position, slipping a couple of places after the fourth hole before climbing back after the fifth, demonstrating a resilience that matched the demands of Vilamoura's layout. Finishing tied tenth out of twelve in a field bristling with talent, Jake’s round stands as a spirited blend of grit and flashes of brilliance. For a handicap 24, the performance had its moments to savour amidst the course’s mature pines and quietly insistent challenges.

Looking ahead

Jake’s journey through the Old Course at Vilamoura was never about a flawless scorecard but about grappling with a course steeped in challenge and character. As the sun sets over the southern Portuguese pines, the evidence below promises a detailed glimpse into the ebb and flow of this memorable round, inviting deeper exploration of the holes where Jake thrived and those where the Old Course stood toughest.

Moments Stats Full card
Turning points

The moments worth reading twice.

Jake the Snake left this scorecard with recognition attached, giving the numbers a proper event-day consequence.

A par on the ninth hole amid hazardous trees and bunkers punctuated a pivotal moment of steadiness in Jake’s round. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 1
0 pts

A test of character

The round began with a 3-over-par net double bogey on this downhill par 4 narrowing with encroaching pine trees, setting a challenging tone.

Par 4 Gross 7 0 Stableford
Hole 2
2 pts

First bounce-back

After the tough start, Jake steadied nerves on a gentle uphill par 5, steering clear of fairway bunkers to grab 2 Stableford points.

Par 5 Gross 7 2 Stableford
Hole 4
0 pts

A test of character

The most scenic hole with a pond and multiple bunkers proved tricky, resulting in a costly triple bogey net double bogey, no Stableford points gained.

Par 3 Gross 6 0 Stableford
Hole 5
2 pts

Discipline pays off

Narrow fairway forced focus on the tee shot and approach, earning a 2-point bounce-back from previous hole’s woes.

Par 4 Gross 6 2 Stableford
Hole 7
0 pts

A test of character

A tough dogleg uphill par 4 with blind second shot saw scoring slip again with a 4-over-par gross score and no Stableford points.

Par 4 Gross 8 0 Stableford
Hole 8
2 pts

Momentum maintained

Jake responded with another 2-point effort on a long uphill par 4 requiring a precise draw off the tee.

Par 4 Gross 6 2 Stableford
Hole 9
3 pts

Best points return

A par shaped this part of the round, with a tactical tee shot and a sloping amphitheatre green securing 3 Stableford points—the round’s best.

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Hole 18
0 pts

Round complete

19 points and 116 gross written into the record.

Par 5 Gross 8 0 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Explore how Jake the Snake manoeuvred the Old Course’s full 18 holes, balancing tactical shots and recovery to shape this unique scorecard.

From early pitfalls to solid pars, the round map reveals a journey of persistence amongst mature pines and uphill fairways. Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The opener introduced the challenge ahead.

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Round snapshot

Jake the Snake's card revealed.

Jake’s scorecard tells of a high-handicap round spiced with bursts of precision and power, notably the longest drive of the day.

The numbers reveal a competitor who faced the Old Course’s demands head-on, balancing challenges with standout moments. The round in focus
Stableford 19 Round total Gross 116 Round total Best moment Hole 9 Par · 3 pts Toughest test Hole 7 Triple+ Strongest stretch 1 holes at par or better Score mix 1 pars 2 bogeys · 15 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

Placed tenth among twelve, Jake’s 19 points mark a round of battling spirit in a competitive Vilamoura field.

Against a talented field, Jake’s round mixed trials and triumphs, culminating in a well-earned longest drive accolade. Seen against the field
Jake the Snake 19 Stableford points
Field average 24.7 -5.7 vs field
Winner 34 Best score in the field
Finish =10th of 12 players · Tied with 2 other players on points.
Median 24 Middle of the field
Field standing 34+ =10th of 12
Round outcome

What the card changed.

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

— Longest Drive 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.

Longest Drive 1st · 270yd
Round evidence

The evidence behind the story.

Charts below confirm the swings in momentum and the tactical complexity Jake navigated, crowned by individual longest drive success.

The stats paint a picture of resilience faced with a stern course and strong competition, vindicated by moments of brilliant power. The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Jake the Snake vs field average
Jake the Snake Field average Competition hole
Final 19 pts Field avg 24.7 Winning mark 34

Stableford points show early setbacks balanced by recovery spurts, peaking in mid-round consistency.

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
116 gross +43 vs par Course par 73

Gross scores reflect the challenging holes with costly overs, balanced by pars and a key birdie net on hole 9.

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 =10th final place 12 player field

Position fluctuated mid-round, slipping post-hole 4 but climbing shortly after, settling in the lower third by day’s end.

Follow the line to see how the card stood after each hole against the rest of the field.
Evidence verdict Jake the Snake’s story is one of grit and flashes of power on a course designed to test and reward, leaving plenty to explore in the details.

Momentum graph underscores resilience with notable bounce-backs on holes 2, 5, and 8 amid a tough course layout.

Round discoveries
The full card

The full official record.

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

Official scorecard

Jake the Snake · Round 1

Old Course · 29 Apr 2026

Jake the Snake Playing off 24
Score19Stableford pts
Finish=10thof 12
ThroughComplete
Round116gross
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 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 This card
24 18 19 116 1353 gross 663 gross
Shots received Total shots 24 ------- 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1
Net score Per-hole net ------- 6 5 4 5 4 3 7 4 3 5 5 6 7 6 4 6 5 7
Gross through Total gross 116 ------- 7 14 19 25 31 35 43 49 53 59 66 74 82 89 94 102 108 116
Points through Total points 19 ------- 0 2 4 4 6 8 8 10 13 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 19
Position after hole Field position ------- =7th→ =6th↑ =6th→ =8th↓ =6th↑ =5th↑ =6th↓ 6th→ 5th↑ =5th→ 6th↓ =6th→ =7th↓ =8th↓ =9th↓ =9th→ =9th→ =10th↓
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