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Con (James)’s Late Charge at Pinhal

Late Charge
30 Apr 2026 Pinhal Round 2 Vilamoura
Con (James) posted 31 Stableford points on the demanding Pinhal course, a strong third-place tie in a field of 12 during the Vilamoura trip’s second round.
Stableford 31 Go to: Explore Gross 101 Go to: Card Handicap 23 Go to: Profile Position =3rd Go to: Evidence Recognition 0 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
View card 101 gross | 31 pts
Round story

Con (James) Navigates Pinhal's Pines to a Top-Three Stableford

At the lush, pine-lined Pinhal course in Vilamoura, Con (James) tackled the rolling terrain and strategic design with a mix of grit and grace to secure an emphatic joint third place in a field of 12.

The bounce-back sequence from holes 5 through 7, where Con amassed eight points, marked the highlight stretch that steadied the round after earlier setbacks. Golf Day Results editorial insight

Strong Showing at a Classic Parkland Challenge

Pinhal's mature pines and contoured greens demand a golfer to blend caution with ambition, and Con (23 handicap) took on this firm fairway classic with enough pluck to impress. The course's reputation for rapid, sloping greens and tight, tree-framed fairways made for a careful navigation that Con approached with a healthy dose of determination and the occasional nod to finesse.

A Round of Peaks and Pits

The opening holes set the scene with the long par-5 opener testing patience, resulting in a modest 1 Stableford point. However, Con did not stay down long, bouncing back neatly with a 2-point haul at the tricky, pine-guarded second hole requiring tee shot precision through a narrow corridor. Contrasts abounded as the third and fourth holes proved costly, with no points recorded on either, thanks to the challenging dogleg and picturesque but hazard-flanked downhill par 4. Yet, resilience shone through again, demonstrated by a confident 2-point birdie opportunity at the compact and well-protected fifth hole.

A particularly encouraging three-hole stretch (holes 5–7) saw Con tally 8 points, including solid pars and careful play on the 'Card Wrecker' sixth hole and par on the uphill, sloping seventh, a hole demanding accuracy away from right-side trees and challenging bunkers. This cluster was a white flag in an otherwise bumpy round. The back nine ended on a kinder note than the front, with eighteen points, pulling the final Stableford tally to 31.

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Handicap Holds the Key to Judgement

With a handicap of 23, Con's total Stableford score of 31 falls a little short of the Yet this number belies flashes of precision and play exceeding par on several of Pinhal’s toughest holes. Highlights include net birdies on two of the course's most taxing holes — the narrow, bunker-lined sixth and the formidable uphill thirteenth, ranked stroke index 1 and 2 respectively — both regarded as nemeses for most. These show Con’s ability to rise to the occasion when it matters.

Con’s Card Contributes to Team Triumph

While individual joy in golf is sweet, Con's efforts on day two of the Vilamoura trip also powered the Con/Parks team into the lead of the Blind Pairs - Overall competition, a notable achievement underscored by the imminent £50 each prize. This scorecard was a vital cog in the team’s winning machinery, proving that sometimes, the whole is definitely more than the sum of its parts.

Gritty Bounce-Backs Light Up the Round

Pinhal forced Con to come back fighting on multiple occasions, with bounce-backs providing the silver linings in a round sprinkled with hazards and challenges. Notably, after a tentative start on the opening hole, Con threaded the needle through the tight pine corridors of hole two, sharply collecting 2 Stableford points on that precision-demanding par 4. Later, when water hazards and bunkers wiped the slate clean on holes 3 and 4, Con revived spirits with a confident 2-point par 5 shot on the compact fifth—protected fiercely by water on the right and sand elsewhere.

Further bounce-backs were recorded at holes 10 and 13, showcasing silken touch and strategic smarts to snatch points on holes demanding accuracy over power, all vital in steering this round toward a top-tier finish.

A Round to Build On Amidst Pine-Scented Struggles

Con's 101 gross may prompt a chuckle or two given the lofty par 72 standard, but what matters is the mark left amid the mature pines and rolling terrain. The contoured greens that can bewilder many were met with commendable patience, with eleven net par—or better—holes attesting to the steady hand guiding the ball. The challenge now: to convert the learning from Pinhal’s parkland puzzles into consistent scoring when the stakes rise further.

Moments Stats Full card
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 bounce-back sequence from holes 5 through 7, where Con amassed eight points, marked the highlight stretch that steadied the round after earlier setbacks. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 3
0 pts

A test of character

The par-5 third, with its pine-lined dogleg and double-tiered green guarded by two bunkers, proved unforgiving, as Con struggled, posting a costly triple bogey and no points.

Par 5 Gross 8 0 Stableford
Hole 6
3 pts

Best points return

Con bogeyed the narrow, bunker-guarded sixth but earned a respectable 3 Stableford points—one of Pinhal’s toughest holes, demanding a precise draw off the tee and a steady second shot left of the bunkers.

Par 4 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 7
3 pts

First par

On the uphill seventh, with its generous fairway but right-side trees and twin bunkers guarding the elevated green, Con steadied the ship for a par and 3 valuable Stableford points.

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Hole 13
3 pts

Big points banked

The uphill, blind par-5 thirteenth, Pinhal’s toughest hole, saw Con post a bogey yet still collect 3 Stableford points by trusting the navigation carefully around well-placed bunkers flanking the inviting green.

Par 5 Gross 6 3 Stableford
Hole 14
3 pts

Big points banked

Con nailed the shortest hole’s very guarded par-3, marked by a front bunker and pine tree, with outright accuracy under pressure securing 3 Stableford points.

Par 3 Gross 3 3 Stableford
Hole 16
3 pts

Big points banked

Playing the flat, bunker-protected sixteenth, Con kept the ball to the right and landed a smart approach between guards, earning a solid 3 Stableford points for par.

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Hole 18
0 pts

Round complete

The tricky finishing hole, with a hidden green and treacherous downhill approach protected by three deep bunkers, led to a double bogey and zero points, capping the round with a challenge.

Par 4 Gross 7 0 Stableford
Hole 18
0 pts

Stronger back nine

The tricky finishing hole, with a hidden green and treacherous downhill approach protected by three deep bunkers, led to a double bogey and zero points, capping the round with a challenge.

Par 4 Gross 7 0 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Traversing Pinhal’s 18 holes revealed Con’s tenacity through firm fairways and slippery, contoured greens, with the card alluding to moments of sharp recovery and dogged defense.

Con’s route through Pinhal was a tale of ups and downs, with strategic precision shining brightest when the pines loomed closest. Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The opener introduced the challenge ahead.

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Round snapshot

Con (James)'s card revealed.

The scorecard maps a rollercoaster outing: costly errors on risk-laden holes offset by patient play and five strong Stableford returns, underscoring Con’s resilience.

Numbers tell the story of a round peppered with challenges, but also strategic acumen and moments of scoring flair amid Pinhal’s demanding layout. The round in focus
Stableford 31 Round total Gross 101 Round total Best moment Hole 7 Par · 3 pts Toughest test Hole 4 Triple+ Strongest stretch 1 holes at par or better Score mix 3 pars 5 bogeys · 10 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

Con’s 31 points placed comfortably in the top three of a dozen competitors, out-shining the average by a solid margin and proving robust against the field.

Against 12 contenders, Con’s performance impressed with a top-three finish and a tally well above the median, showing form worth noting in Vilamoura’s trip. Seen against the field
Con (James) 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 —
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.

The round’s charts highlight Con’s journey through highs and lows — steady climbs in Stableford points and a few costly slips on perilous holes, ultimately contributing to team success.

Visual evidence aligns with the narrative: steady progress punctuated by pivotal holes shaping both the scorecard and the team lead in the Blind Pairs event. The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Con (James) vs field average
Con (James) Field average Competition hole
Final 31 pts Field avg 25.4 Winning mark 36

Con’s point accumulation displays resilience with a strong mid-round surge amidst early challenges.

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Gross against course par Cumulative
Gross Course par Field gross Competition hole
101 gross +29 vs par Course par 72

Scores reflect some costly adventures on risk-reward holes but also solid par or better saves across many holes.

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

Con maintained a steady position near the top third of the field, climbing with key bounce-back holes.

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Evidence verdict Con’s scorecard tells the story of a golfer who navigated Pinhal’s challenges with enough precision and grit to earn valuable points and aid a team lead.

Strong three-hole stretches fueled Con’s charge back on scorecard bright spots.

Round discoveries
The full card

The full official record.

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

Official scorecard

Con (James) · Round 2

Pinhal · 30 Apr 2026

Con (James) Playing off 23
Score31Stableford pts
Finish=3rdof 12
ThroughComplete
Round101gross
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 View card
12 18 31 89 1248 gross 1941 gross
=3rd 6th Con (James)
Con (James) This card
23 18 31 101 1353 gross 1848 gross
Shots received Total shots 23 ------- 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1
Net score Per-hole net ------- 6 4 7 7 3 3 3 4 5 4 4 4 4 2 4 3 5 6
Gross through Total gross 101 ------- 7 13 21 29 33 38 42 47 53 59 64 69 75 78 83 87 94 101
Points through Total points 31 ------- 1 3 3 3 5 8 11 12 13 15 17 18 21 24 26 29 31 31
Position after hole Field position ------- =6th→ =3rd↑ 11th↓ =11th→ =9th↑ =7th↑ 6th↑ =6th→ =6th→ =5th↑ =4th↑ =7th↓ =4th↑ 4th→ 3rd↑ 3rd→ 3rd→ =3rd→
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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