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Ace (Glenn)’s Round Story at Pinhal

Round Story
30 Apr 2026 Pinhal Round 2 Vilamoura
Ace (Glenn) navigated Pinhal’s classic parkland with a steady 36 Stableford to top the field and claim longest drive honours, showcasing both precision and power.
Stableford 36 Go to: Explore Gross 92 Go to: Card Handicap 20 Go to: Profile Position 1st Go to: Evidence Recognition 1 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
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Round story

Ace (Glenn) masters Pinhal with a sharp 36 Stableford triumph

On the seasoned pine-lined fairways of Pinhal, Ace turned precision and patience into a rewarding 36-point Stableford, comfortably outscoring a dozen contenders with a dash of longest drive prowess thrown in.

Bouncing back from an early slip after hole 2, Ace’s strong response on the par-5 dogleg and the toughest hole 13 kept the card firmly in contention. Golf Day Results editorial insight

Pinhal’s pine-framed challenge meets Ace’s steady hand

Ace (Glenn) tackled Pinhal, that classic parkland gem known for its mature pines shaping every stroke and greens that reward both caution and aggression. This course does not give ground easily—the celebratory roll of firm fairways and contoured greens served up a tactical puzzle, one that needed more than brute force and luck.

Navigating the rise and fall of Pinhal’s rolling terrain, where a split-level green or a raised mound might stand between success and sandbox blues, Ace's game maintained a solid rhythm throughout a full 18-hole round. From the strategic tee favours to the delicate approach shots, every hole demanded respect and precision to score well.

A round of ups and downs with a dollop of recovery charm

Ace's card reflected the tug-of-war between holes that confounded and those that rewarded. Early stumbles on the pristine but unforgiving precision hole number 2 (a narrow entry framed by pines and bunkers) saw a slip from first to third place, but the response was swift and admirable.

Bouncing back on the dogleg par-5 with its double-tiered, bunker-guarded green demonstrated resilience. The best three-hole stretch (holes 7 to 9) yielded a solid bank of points, with pars and well-earned stablefords helping climb back up the leaderboard.

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Keeping control on the tricky bits, and collecting the big points

Some holes played the role of 'Card Wrecker'—notably holes 6, 10, 11, and 12—with narrow fairways and steep green entrances that can haunt even the most patient round. Ace managed to secure steady points here rather than allowing these challenges to unravel progress too badly.

Precision shone on hole 7, the elevated, tree-guarded par 4, and the scoring chance of hole 9 where conservative club selection paid dividends in tricky downhill putting conditions. Meanwhile, the shortest par-3 at hole 14 provided an accessible chance for a birdie net par, and Ace grabbed it with gusto.

Longest drive honours add a bragging right

It wasn’t all about steady play; Ace’s longest drive competition claim at 235 yards brought a welcome highlight. In an event where control often takes the headline, this sheer shot of length carved a memorable chapter for the day’s narrative.

This bonus accolade complements the top position on the stableford scoreboard, showing that Ace’s game has both reach and reachability, not an easy balance to strike at a course like Pinhal.

Finishing strong with a delicate flourish

The final hole of the round, that tricky uphill tee shot hiding a bunker-guarded, contoured green, was met with all the composure required. A net birdie on the 18th closed out the round with a flourish, giving Ace a final boost in points and an imposing finish to a round that swung between challenge and charm.

Reflection: a round to savour and a game to watch

Ace’s 36-point card was not just the highest in a competitive field of twelve; it was a smart, tactical tour through one of Vilamoura’s classic parkland layouts with plenty of uphill battles - literally and figuratively. The mix of stellar long tee shots and precise approaches, the bounce-backs after tight holes, and the capacity to ride out the course’s firm fairways and lively greens speaks to a player who knows when to go for it and when to play it safe.

This scorecard, peppered with moments of recovery and moments of dominance, represents the perfect gateway to dive deeper into the evidence below – the numbers, the shots and the stableford points that crafted this victory.

Moments Stats Full card
Turning points

The moments worth reading twice.

Ace (Glenn) left this scorecard with recognition attached, giving the numbers a proper event-day consequence.

Bouncing back from an early slip after hole 2, Ace’s strong response on the par-5 dogleg and the toughest hole 13 kept the card firmly in contention. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 2
1 pts

Kept the card moving

A narrow precision hole proved tricky, causing a slip from first to third place early on — a reminder that Pinhal’s pine-lined challenges leave no forgiving lies.

Par 4 Gross 6 1 Stableford
Hole 3
2 pts

Bounce-back brilliance

The dogleg par-5 provided a much-needed rebound after hole 2’s wobbles, cashing in solid points amid the pine-flanked fairways and bunker-guarded green.

Par 5 Gross 6 2 Stableford
Hole 6
2 pts

Tight squeeze test

Double bogey on this ‘Card Wrecker’ hole underscored the narrow green’s sting, but Ace’s 2 Stableford kept the card respectable on a tough stretch.

Par 4 Gross 6 2 Stableford
Hole 7
3 pts

Best points return

The elevated green and bunker-guarded approach rewarded accuracy, netting a par that counted for a solid 3 Stableford points, turning a key page in the round.

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Hole 9
3 pts

Stronger front nine

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

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Hole 13
3 pts

Big points banked

A bogey on the toughest uphill par-5 still yielded 3 Stableford points, evidence of trust in distance and navigation on Pinhal’s demanding toughest hole.

Par 5 Gross 6 3 Stableford
Hole 14
3 pts

Big points banked

Dead straight approach on the shortest par-3 paid dividends, adding 3 Stableford points and proving sometimes small targets hold big promise.

Par 3 Gross 3 3 Stableford
Hole 18
3 pts

Round complete

A net birdie capped the uphill-finisher with its well-protected contoured green, closing out the round with a tidy flourish and securing top spot.

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Ace’s route at Pinhal told a story of tactical play and timely comebacks, turning testing holes into scoring opportunities across a full 18-hole layout.

"Each hole at Pinhal demanded respect, and Ace showed that precision and patience could outscore raw power on the pine-lined fairways." Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The card opened with something to build from.

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Round snapshot

Ace (Glenn)'s card revealed.

Ace’s card balanced steady pars and key stableford points, particularly during the mid-round bounce-back and a solid finish, proving consistency wins on a challenging day.

"A scorecard that blends grit and smart play, showing how a steady hand can navigate the tricky contours of Pinhal with rewarding results." The round in focus
Stableford 36 Round total Gross 92 Round total Best moment Hole 7 Par · 3 pts Toughest test Hole 2 Double bogey Strongest stretch 1 holes at par or better Score mix 4 pars 8 bogeys · 6 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

Among twelve challengers, Ace’s 36 points led the scoreboard comfortably, setting a high bar far above the median and the top ten cutoff.

"Outperforming the field by over ten points, Ace’s round was a clear class apart at this Vilamoura outing." Seen against the field
Ace (Glenn) 36 Stableford points
Field average 25.4 +10.6 vs field
Winner 36 Best score in the field
Finish 1st of 12 players
Median 26 Middle of the field
Field standing 33+ 1st 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 — — Pairs Singles · Glenn/Parks — — Singles Singles —
Recognition earned

Recognition earned.

The prizes, podiums and markers that turned this card into something worth keeping.

Longest Drive 1st
Round evidence

The evidence behind the story.

The data underscores a round where steady scoring paced Ace to the top, buoyed by key recovery holes and a longest drive that added extra spice.

"Charts and numbers tell the tale: steady stablefords, smart hole management and those booming drives created a winning recipe." The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Ace (Glenn) vs field average
Ace (Glenn) Field average Competition hole
Final 36 pts Field avg 25.4 Winning mark 36

Stableford points steadily accumulated with no zero returns, highlighting consistent play across all eighteen holes.

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Gross against course par Cumulative
Gross Course par Field gross Competition hole
92 gross +20 vs par Course par 72

Gross scores fluctuated around par with notable double bogey and bogeys balanced by pars and a few net birdies reflecting course toughness and recovery.

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

An initial slip in placing after hole 2 was reversed through strategic play to regain and hold first position by the final hole.

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Evidence verdict Ace’s card combined resilience and power, topping the field in points and longest drive, illustrating mastery of Pinhal’s strategic demands.

Mid-round momentum swings, including bounce-backs on risk-reward holes, underpinned a strong finish in a competitive field.

Round discoveries
The full card

The full official record.

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

Official scorecard

Ace (Glenn) · Round 2

Pinhal · 30 Apr 2026

Ace (Glenn) Playing off 20
Score36Stableford pts
Finish1stof 12
ThroughComplete
Round92gross
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) This card
20 18 36 92 1846 gross 1846 gross
Shots received Total shots 20 ------- 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
Net score Per-hole net ------- 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 5 5 4 4 2 4 4 5 3
Gross through Total gross 92 ------- 6 12 18 23 28 34 38 42 46 52 58 63 69 72 77 82 88 92
Points through Total points 36 ------- 2 3 5 7 8 10 13 15 18 19 20 21 24 27 29 31 33 36
Position after hole Field position ------- =1st→ =3rd↓ =3rd→ =3rd→ =4th↓ =2nd↑ 2nd→ 2nd→ 1st↑ =2nd↓ =2nd→ 2nd→ =1st↑ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→ 1st→
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) 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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