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Parks’ Late Charge at Pinhal

Late Charge
30 Apr 2026 Pinhal Round 2 Vilamoura
Parks’ 31-point round at Vilamoura’s Pine-lined Pinhal course bolstered leads across three competitions, blending resilience with strategic savvy.
Stableford 31 Go to: Explore Gross 89 Go to: Card Handicap 12 Go to: Profile Position =3rd Go to: Evidence Recognition 0 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
View card 89 gross | 31 pts
Round story

Parks Holds the Cards to Lead a Trio of Wins in Vilamoura

At the scenic and strategic Pinhal Golf Course, Parks’ round of 89 strokes and 31 Stableford points propelled a dominant lead across singles and pairs competitions, showcasing grit through classic parkland challenges.

The par 5 17th hole’s demanding dogleg and bunkers proved pivotal, as Parks steadied the card and collected crucial points to maintain position. Golf Day Results editorial insight

A Course as Classic as the Score

Pinhal Golf Course in Vilamoura, Portugal, is no ordinary stroll in the park. Designed originally by Frank Pennink in 1976 with a nod from Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1985, its signature pine-lined fairways and strategic features test both nerve and precision.

Parks battled rolling elevations, blind shots created by rising fairways, and tight green entrances guarded by bunkers and pines. It’s a place where every hole demands respect, tact, and a bit of savvy shot-making.

A Round of Ebbs, Flows and Bounce-Backs

Starting with a modest effort on the front nine, Parks manoeuvred narrow pine-lined corridors and tricky water hazards to produce a steady, if unspectacular, 12 Stableford points. Yet it was the back nine where the pulse quickened, racking up 19 points with a notable stretch from holes 10 to 12 that saw a lively 7 points bagged.

Despite a tough patch through holes 4 to 6, where only 3 points came home, Parks demonstrated resilience classic enough to make Pinhal proud – notably rebounding on tricky par 5s and a demanding par 3 guarded by lakes and bunkers.

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Moments that Mattered Most

The par 5 17th hole, affectionately dubbed 'The Card Wrecker,' tested all with its 90° dogleg right defended by trees and well-placed bunkers. Parks’ steady par here provided a solid anchor and 3 Stableford points, vital in keeping that leaderboard position intact.

Equally decisive was the par 3 8th, a water-guarded test of nerve and precision across a sloping green and into a gauntlet of bunkers. Parks’ par there earned a solid 3 points, balancing out earlier hardships.

Though a double bogey on the par 4 ninth hole was a thorny setback, Parks capably responded in kind, ticking off crucial points on the adjacent holes to keep pace.

Performance Tightrope: Handicap and Reality

With a handicap of 12, the scorecard fell shy of handicap expectations by five points, a reminder that even seasoned hands can find a classic course like Pinhal unrelenting at times.

Yet, context adds flavour; Parks’ 31 Stableford points are well above the field average of just over 25 points, safely placing this score within the top 3 of a competitive dozen strong field. That’s performed-with-respect, not done-by-accident.

A Hat-Trick of Competition Success

Parks didn’t just play for personal satisfaction; this round powered the lead in multiple competitions. The ‘Glenn/Parks’ duo topped the Pairs leaderboard claiming victory and the £50 each winner’s purse.

Individually, Parks claimed the top spot in the Overall Singles standings after round two, pocketing £100 — not to mention the collective lead with ‘Con/Parks’ in the Blind Pairs.

A clean sweep isn’t guaranteed with just numbers on the card, but in this case, Parks’ round was a clear statement: there’s more to this scorecard than meets the eye.

Final Thoughts: Strategy Over Stroke

Pinhal’s undulating terrain, guarded greens, and tricky hazards rewarded Parks’ strategic patience and smooth recovery shots, even if the round wasn’t a perfect scratch performance.

From the narrow fairway openings to the blind second shots, each hole whispered a call for tactical play. Parks listened, stepped up, fell back when needed, but ultimately left the course leading the pack, proving skill and humour can prevail even when the numbers occasionally wobble.

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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.

The par 5 17th hole’s demanding dogleg and bunkers proved pivotal, as Parks steadied the card and collected crucial points to maintain position. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 3
3 pts

Best points return

The slight dogleg right to left on the par 5 third hole was met with a solid par and 3 points, a clear mark of steady resolve amid tree-lined pressure.

Par 5 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 6
1 pts

Kept the card moving

A narrow fairway and guarded green entrance on the demanding 6th proved tough with a double bogey, highlighting the course’s unforgiving design.

Par 4 Gross 6 1 Stableford
Hole 8
3 pts

Big points banked

Parks took on the water-guarded par 3 8th and its sloping green with precision, earning a reliable 3 points that proved a key momentum builder.

Par 3 Gross 3 3 Stableford
Hole 9
0 pts

A test of character

Despite a double bogey on the 9th, a tricky downhill putting green and bunker protection, Parks worked hard to prevent further damage and recalibrate.

Par 4 Gross 6 0 Stableford
Hole 11
3 pts

Best scoring run

The short par 4 11th’s green valley didn’t rattle Parks, who struck 3 Stableford points and kept the card moving steadily forward.

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Hole 17
3 pts

Big points banked

On the doglegged par 5 17th, a well-earned par and 3 Stableford points steered Parks safely through one of Pinhal’s toughest tests.

Par 5 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 18
2 pts

Round complete

31 points and 89 gross written into the record.

Par 4 Gross 5 2 Stableford
Hole 18
2 pts

Stronger back nine

The back nine carried the stronger Stableford return across the closing stretch.

Par 4 Gross 5 2 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

The round unfolded as a tale of steady grit through a strategic parkland masterpiece, with Parks navigating pine-lined challenges to stay among the leaders.

Parks’ path through Pinhal was a mix of cautious precision and timely bounce-backs, crafting a scorecard that kept competition breath held. Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The opener introduced the challenge ahead.

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Round snapshot

Parks' card revealed.

A steady accumulation punctuated by strong stretches elevated Parks into the competition lead, affirming grit over glamour at Pinhal’s demanding layout.

The numbers tell a story of tenacious recovery and pointed strategy, not flawless finesse — and that’s what counted where it mattered most. The round in focus
Stableford 31 Round total Gross 89 Round total Best moment Hole 3 Par · 3 pts Toughest test Hole 2 Double bogey Strongest stretch 2 holes at par or better Score mix 7 pars 5 bogeys · 6 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

Outperforming the field average by almost six points, Parks’ card stamped a top-three position in a worthy field of twelve contenders.

When the chips were down and the pine trees did their best to narrow the options, Parks outscored most by a fair margin. Seen against the field
Parks 31 Stableford points
Field average 25.4 +5.6 vs field
Winner 36 Best score in the field
Finish =3rd of 12 players · Tied with 1 other player on points.
Median 26 Middle of the field
Field standing 33+ =3rd of 12
Round outcome

What the card changed.

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

— Blind Pairs - Overall Singles · Con/Parks — — Overall - Singles Singles — — Pairs Singles · Glenn/Parks —
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 reveal a round featuring both setbacks and spirited recoveries, all contributing to a winning combination across multiple competitions.

The data underlines Parks’ resilience in Wales style: an uneven journey but one that ended atop the leaderboard with decisive impact. The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Parks vs field average
Parks Field average Competition hole
Final 31 pts Field avg 25.4 Winning mark 36

Stableford points reveal a front nine steady build-up and a stronger back nine finish, signalling a patient approach that paid dividends.

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Gross against course par Cumulative
Gross Course par Field gross Competition hole
89 gross +17 vs par Course par 72

Gross scores showed a few costly moments amid generally steady pars and near-pars, matching the course’s demanding nature.

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Position after every hole Whole field through each hole
Start to finish =3rd final place 12 player field

Position remained within the top three for much of the round, reflecting consistent performance against a competitive field.

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Evidence verdict In sum, a tactically sound yet challenging round that balanced occasional errors with crucial recovery and solid scoring under pressure.

Momentum ebbed and flowed but peaked from holes 10 to 12, the strongest three-hole stretch fueling the rise to the top.

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 2

Pinhal · 30 Apr 2026

Parks Playing off 12
Score31Stableford pts
Finish=3rdof 12
ThroughComplete
Round89gross
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 5 · SI 14 2 Par 4 · SI 4 3 Par 5 · SI 10 4 Par 4 · SI 8 5 Par 3 · SI 18 6 Par 4 · SI 2 7 Par 4 · SI 6 8 Par 3 · SI 12 9 Par 4 · SI 16 10 Par 4 · SI 5 11 Par 4 · SI 11 12 Par 3 · SI 13 13 Par 5 · SI 1 14 Par 3 · SI 17 15 Par 4 · SI 15 16 Par 4 · SI 9 17 Par 5 · SI 3 18 Par 4 · SI 7
1st 2nd Ace (Glenn)
Ace (Glenn) View card
20 18 36 92 1846 gross 1846 gross
2nd 3rd Shiraz (Lou)
Shiraz (Lou) View card
18 18 33 94 1746 gross 1648 gross
=3rd 1st Parks
Parks This card
12 18 31 89 1248 gross 1941 gross
Shots received Total shots 12 ------- 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1
Net score Per-hole net ------- 6 5 4 5 4 5 5 2 6 4 3 3 6 3 4 4 4 4
Gross through Total gross 89 ------- 6 12 17 23 27 33 39 42 48 53 57 60 67 70 74 79 84 89
Points through Total points 31 ------- 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 12 14 17 19 20 22 24 26 29 31
Position after hole Field position ------- =6th→ =9th↓ =3rd↑ =6th↓ =7th↓ =7th→ =8th↓ =6th↑ 8th↓ 8th→ =4th↑ =4th→ =6th↓ 5th↑ 5th→ =4th↑ 4th→ =3rd↑
=3rd 6th Con (James)
Con (James) View card
23 18 31 101 1353 gross 1848 gross
5th =8th War
War View card
30 18 28 110 1752 gross 1158 gross
6th =8th Turkaminator (Yunus)
Turkaminator (Yunus) View card
28 18 27 110 1355 gross 1455 gross
7th 4th Deano
Deano View card
14 18 25 97 1150 gross 1447 gross
=8th 5th Gal
Gal View card
14 18 24 98 1447 gross 1051 gross
=8th 7th Satch
Satch View card
18 18 24 102 1449 gross 1053 gross
10th 10th Dave
Dave View card
28 18 22 117 960 gross 1357 gross
11th 12th Shanker (Grant)
Shanker (Grant) View card
28 18 14 129 862 gross 667 gross
12th 11th Jake the Snake
Jake the Snake View card
26 18 10 126 760 gross 366 gross
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