ROUND 2 REVIEW

Longleat: Test Pairs

ROUND 2

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Longleat Barkway Park 11 May 2026 First tee 10:00
The turning points

The moments that changed everything

Across a field of 5, these were the decisive swings, recoveries, victories and course tests that defined the round.

03 M
Mum +1 places
Biggest climb

Mum rises 1 places

A move from 3rd at the turn to 2nd at the finish reshaped the leaderboard.

Position2nd Places gained1 Field5
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04 E
Esme 4 points
Scoring spark · Hole 1

Esme banks 4 points

The strongest single-hole return of the round delivered a decisive burst of momentum.

Hole1 Hole points4 Gross score2
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Featured Match Play

The contest at the heart of the Round

Sides, score and the matches that decide the contest — all from the same scorecards used across Golf Day Results.

Event Leaderboard

Overall Singles

Scoring: Gross · Tie break: Shared placing · Handicaps as of 11 May 2026

Pos Photo Player Card HCP Through Out In Pts Gross
1st B Brian BrianThrough — Card ptsgross ptsgross 0 0
1st Dave Dave DaveThrough — Card 24 ptsgross ptsgross 0 0
3rd E Esme EsmeThrough 18 Card 18 30pts25gross 29pts26gross 59 51
4th M Mum MumThrough 18 Card 18 19pts37gross 20pts35gross 39 72
4th Z Zac ZacThrough 18 Card 18 20pts35gross 18pts37gross 38 72
RET N Nan NanThrough 18 Card 18 16pts39gross 5pts50gross 21 89
RET R Ror RorThrough 18 Card 18 10pts68gross 0pts90gross 10 158
RET Player retired WD Player withdrawn NR No return DQ Disqualified
Event rule: players marked RET, WD, NR or DQ are not classified in the standings.
Match Play

The head-to-head story of the Round

Head-to-head contests running alongside the main leaderboard, with every result linked to its full competition story.

How this Round counts in the wider season

Organisation Competitions that used sporting evidence from this Round.

1 competition
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Hole 1

Under par moment

Esme collected 4 points here on a hole where players should consider wind conditions when planning tee shots to avoid trouble and set up a good approach.

EHCP — Big points on the holeEsme4 pts

Esme seized the opportunity, returning 4 Stableford points from 2 strokes. Highlight the wide fairways and the effect of local breezes on play shaping strategy.

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Hole 1 Par 4 · SI 9
Hole 1 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Settler

Players should consider wind conditions when planning tee shots to avoid trouble and set up a good approach.

Average3.2 Avg points2.8 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Under par moment
A birdie settled the nerves on Hole 1, setting a breezy yet inviting tone at Barkway Park’s wide-open fairways.
D From the player scorecardDave
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Big points R Ror 2 strokes Eagle or better 4pts

Ror returned 2 strokes · Eagle or better for 4 Stableford points. The course asks players to players should consider wind conditions when planning tee shots to avoid trouble and set up a good approach.

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Hole 2

Nan loses ground

Nan dropped 2 places to 5 in Overall Singles. Navigating wind to maintain position on fairway is key.

EHCP — Player of this holeEsme5th · 3 pts

Esme produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. Emphasize parkland nature and wind factor affecting second hole.

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Hole 2 Par 4 · SI 13
Hole 2 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Precision Hole

Wind conditions can alter shot outcomes; players must adapt their club choices.

Average3.4 Avg points2.6 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Under par moment
A neat birdie amidst the parkland’s wide fairways and breezy tests, reflecting judgement and precision on an inland links style hole.
M From the player scorecardMum
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Strong return R Ror 3 strokes Birdie 3pts

Ror returned 3 strokes · Birdie for 3 Stableford points. The course asks players to wind conditions can alter shot outcomes; players must adapt their club choices.

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Strong return Z Zac 3 strokes Birdie 3pts

Zac returned 3 strokes · Birdie for 3 Stableford points. The course asks players to wind conditions can alter shot outcomes; players must adapt their club choices.

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Hole 3

Under par moment

Mum dropped 1 places to 4 in Overall Singles. Wind intensifies the challenge especially on firm surfaces affecting ball control.

EHCP — Player of this holeEsme4th · 3 pts

Esme produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. Highlight the inland links style and firm surface on hole 3.

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Hole 3 Par 4 · SI 3
Hole 3 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Card Wrecker

Use firm fairways to advantage considering wind direction and speed.

Average3.8 Avg points2.2 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Under par moment
The 'Card Wrecker' didn’t wreck Dave — instead, a birdie here showed skillful command over firm fairways and gusty winds.
D From the player scorecardDave
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Strong return R Ror 3 strokes Birdie 3pts

Ror returned 3 strokes · Birdie for 3 Stableford points. The course asks players to use firm fairways to advantage considering wind direction and speed.

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Hole 4

Ror loses ground

Ror dropped 3 places to 4 in Overall Singles. Wind can affect distance and accuracy on second and third shots.

EHCP — Big points on the holeEsme4th · 4 pts

Esme seized the opportunity, returning 4 Stableford points from 3 strokes. Note wide fairways and breeze impact on longer holes like 4th.

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Hole 4 Par 5 · SI 5
Hole 4 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Precision Hole

Players need to plan long shots carefully with respect to breeze.

Average5.4 Avg points2.2 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Under par moment
Another birdie on the par 5 'Precision Hole' proved Dave’s distance and accuracy were no fluke amid Hertfordshire breeze.
D From the player scorecardDave
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Strong return Z Zac 4 strokes Birdie Up 1 3pts

Zac returned 4 strokes · Birdie for 3 Stableford points. That lifted them 1 place to 2 in Overall Singles. The course asks players to players need to plan long shots carefully with respect to breeze.

Climbed 1 place · now 2 in Overall Singles
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CLANGER · Overall Singles · Hole 4 Ror loses top spot From 1st to 4th after Hole 4. 1st4th View race
Hole 5

Big points banked

Ror dropped 1 places to 5 in Overall Singles. Keeping the ball in play despite wind challenges is essential.

EHCP — Big points on the holeEsme5th · 4 pts

Esme seized the opportunity, returning 4 Stableford points from 3 strokes. Highlight tactical considerations due to course conditions on Hole 5.

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Hole 5 Par 5 · SI 15
Hole 5 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Scoring Chance

Club selection must factor in wind strength and direction for effective scoring.

Average5.0 Avg points2.6 Cards5
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Big points banked
An eagle here formed the day's highlight. On a par 5 famously demanding respect to the wind and firm turf, Mum’s perfect tally kept the evidence honest.
M From the player scorecardMum
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Strong return Z Zac 4 strokes Birdie 3pts

Zac returned 4 strokes · Birdie for 3 Stableford points. The course asks players to club selection must factor in wind strength and direction for effective scoring.

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Hole 6

Big points banked

Esme found a valuable three-point return on strong wind presence raises challenge level significantly at Hole 6.

EHCP — Player of this holeEsme3 pts

Esme produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. Emphasize Hole 6 as the toughest test on the course with wind and firm fairways.

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Hole 6 Par 4 · SI 1
Hole 6 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Card Wrecker

Players must manage wind effects and exploit firm fairways wisely.

Average5.2 Avg points1.6 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Big points banked
Not even the hardest hole at Barkway Park could ruffle Dave’s feathers, par saved under persistent wind pressure.
D From the player scorecardDave
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Hole 7

A test of character

Esme kept the card moving with a composed par on unshielded tee shots can be affected by gusts.

EHCP — Player of this holeEsme2 pts

Esme negotiated the hole in par, a composed return that kept the scorecard moving. Mention the wind impact on Hole 7's short approach shots.

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Hole 7 Par 3 · SI 7
Hole 7 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Precision Hole

Accurate club selection against wind on the approach is vital for scoring well.

Average5.4 Avg points0.8 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
A test of character
A tough par 3 where an unshielded tee shot met a three-over score, proving the course was never going to be a pushover.
M From the player scorecardMum
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Part of the story N Nan 4 strokes Nett bogey 1pts

Nan returned 4 strokes · Nett bogey for 1 Stableford point. The course asks players to accurate club selection against wind on the approach is vital for scoring well.

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Part of the story Z Zac 4 strokes Nett bogey 1pts

Zac returned 4 strokes · Nett bogey for 1 Stableford point. The course asks players to accurate club selection against wind on the approach is vital for scoring well.

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A costly hole R Ror 10 strokes No points 0pts

Ror returned 10 strokes · No points for 0 Stableford points. The course asks players to accurate club selection against wind on the approach is vital for scoring well.

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Hole 8

Esme sets the pace

Esme found a valuable three-point return on wind can affect distance control on firm turf.

EHCP — Player of this holeEsme3 pts

Esme produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. Highlight openness and wind exposure at Hole 8.

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Hole 8 Par 4 · SI 17
Hole 8 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Scoring Chance

Players must plan for wind impact on both tee and approach shots.

Average4.8 Avg points2.0 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Strong return N Nan 3 strokes Birdie 3pts

Nan returned 3 strokes · Birdie for 3 Stableford points. The course asks players to players must plan for wind impact on both tee and approach shots.

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At the turn

Under par moment

Esme collected 4 points here on a hole where control trajectory to mitigate wind effects.

EHCP — Big points on the holeEsme4 pts

Esme seized the opportunity, returning 4 Stableford points from 2 strokes. Emphasize firm fairways and wind factor on hole 9.

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Hole 9 Par 4 · SI 11
Hole 9 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Precision Hole

Control trajectory to mitigate wind effects.

Average4.6 Avg points2.2 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Under par moment
Mum’s birdie here proved well earned, navigating tactical breezes and firm ground to steady the card’s ascent.
M From the player scorecardMum
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At the turn

The front nine, reviewed

Esme reached the turn in front on 25 strokes, with the opening nine setting the shape of the contest before the run for home.

Across the field Every player had a front-nine race of their own

Select any number of players to illuminate their journeys through the opening nine. Select them again to remove them.

E R M N Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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The run for home The back nine begins

Nine holes remain. The leaderboard is set, but the closing stretch will decide the round.

Hole 10

Under par moment

Longest Drive belonged to —.

EHCP — Player of this holeEsme3 pts

Esme produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. Note the importance of wind and open layout on hole 10.

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Hole 10 Par 4 · SI 10
Hole 10 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Precision Hole

Strategy focuses on wind management for accuracy.

Average4.6 Avg points2.2 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Under par moment
Another birdie in the books, with Mum adjusting smoothly to prevailing winds on a demanding firm, wide fairway.
M From the player scorecardMum
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Strong return N Nan 3 strokes Birdie 3pts

Nan returned 3 strokes · Birdie for 3 Stableford points. The course asks players to strategy focuses on wind management for accuracy.

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Hole 11

Esme & Zac close out Match 1

Overall Match Teams: Esme & Zac · 8 UP closed out the match on this hole.

Match Play · Overall Match Teams · Match 1 Esme & Zac · 8 UP This hole decided the match. View contest
EHCP — Big points on the holeEsme4 pts

Esme seized the opportunity, returning 4 Stableford points from 3 strokes. Emphasize wind challenge on Hole 11's long layout.

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Hole 11 Par 5 · SI 4
Hole 11 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Risk & Reward Hole

Wind assessment critical for successful long play.

Average5.4 Avg points2.2 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Under par moment
Birdied the 'Risk & Reward' par 5 with aplomb, showing that strong breeze can yield scoring opportunity when managed well.
D From the player scorecardDave
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Strong return Z Zac 4 strokes Birdie 3pts

Zac returned 4 strokes · Birdie for 3 Stableford points. The course asks players to wind assessment critical for successful long play.

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Hole 12

Esme sets the pace

Esme kept the card moving with a composed par on wind exposure makes shot judgement difficult.

EHCP — Player of this holeEsme2 pts

Esme negotiated the hole in par, a composed return that kept the scorecard moving. Mention wind impact and firm green on the 12th hole.

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Hole 12 Par 3 · SI 16
Hole 12 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Scoring Chance

Selecting correct club for wind conditions critical.

Average5.2 Avg points0.8 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Part of the story M Mum 4 strokes Nett bogey 1pts

Mum returned 4 strokes · Nett bogey for 1 Stableford point. The course asks players to selecting correct club for wind conditions critical.

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Part of the story Z Zac 4 strokes Nett bogey 1pts

Zac returned 4 strokes · Nett bogey for 1 Stableford point. The course asks players to selecting correct club for wind conditions critical.

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A costly hole N Nan 5 strokes No points 0pts

Nan returned 5 strokes · No points for 0 Stableford points. The course asks players to selecting correct club for wind conditions critical.

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A costly hole R Ror 10 strokes No points 0pts

Ror returned 10 strokes · No points for 0 Stableford points. The course asks players to selecting correct club for wind conditions critical.

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Hole 13

Big points banked

Esme found a valuable three-point return on wind and firm conditions increase difficulty level.

EHCP — Player of this holeEsme3 pts

Esme produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. Highlight hole 13 as a pivotal test of skill on the round.

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Hole 13 Par 4 · SI 2
Hole 13 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Card Wrecker

Players must carefully consider wind to avoid penal positions.

Average5.4 Avg points1.4 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Big points banked
Shaking off a low point on 12, Dave steadied the ship with a patient par on the tough 13th 'Card Wrecker' hole.
D From the player scorecardDave
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Strong return Z Zac 3 strokes Birdie 3pts

Zac returned 3 strokes · Birdie for 3 Stableford points. The course asks players to players must carefully consider wind to avoid penal positions.

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Hole 14

Zac & Nan close out Match 4

R2 Match Play Test: Zac & Nan · 5 UP closed out the match on this hole.

Match Play · R2 Match Play Test · Match 4 Zac & Nan · 5 UP This hole decided the match. View contest
EHCP — Big points on the holeEsme4 pts

Esme seized the opportunity, returning 4 Stableford points from 3 strokes. Point out wind exposure and wide fairways at hole 14.

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Hole 14 Par 5 · SI 14
Hole 14 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Risk & Reward Hole

Players should plan shots with wind variability in mind.

Average5.4 Avg points2.2 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Under par moment
This par 5 yielded a strong birdie, showcasing smart play amid strong breezes and inviting wide fairways.
M From the player scorecardMum
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Big points Z Zac 3 strokes Eagle or better 4pts

Zac returned 3 strokes · Eagle or better for 4 Stableford points. The course asks players to players should plan shots with wind variability in mind.

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Hole 15

Mum & Dave close out Match 5

Test Team H2H League 4 – League H2H: Mum & Dave · 5 UP closed out the match on this hole.

Match Play · Test Team H2H League 4 – League H2H · Match 5 Mum & Dave · 5 UP This hole decided the match. View contest
EHCP — Player of this holeEsme2 pts

Esme negotiated the hole in par, a composed return that kept the scorecard moving. Describe wind and firm green challenges on hole 15.

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Hole 15 Par 3 · SI 18
Hole 15 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Scoring Chance

Precision needed to score well due to wind influence.

Average5.0 Avg points1.0 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Par secured M Mum 3 strokes Par 2pts

Mum returned 3 strokes · Par for 2 Stableford points. The course asks players to precision needed to score well due to wind influence.

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Part of the story Z Zac 4 strokes Nett bogey 1pts

Zac returned 4 strokes · Nett bogey for 1 Stableford point. The course asks players to precision needed to score well due to wind influence.

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A costly hole N Nan 5 strokes No points 0pts

Nan returned 5 strokes · No points for 0 Stableford points. The course asks players to precision needed to score well due to wind influence.

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A costly hole R Ror 10 strokes No points 0pts

Ror returned 10 strokes · No points for 0 Stableford points. The course asks players to precision needed to score well due to wind influence.

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Hole 16

Under par moment

Esme collected 4 points here on a hole where wind analysis essential for effective shot planning.

EHCP — Big points on the holeEsme4 pts

Esme seized the opportunity, returning 4 Stableford points from 3 strokes. Note fairway width and wind challenges on hole 16.

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Hole 16 Par 5 · SI 8
Hole 16 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Risk & Reward Hole

Wind analysis essential for effective shot planning.

Average5.8 Avg points1.8 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Under par moment
A birdie on this long hole reminded all that Mum could harness the wind and firm turf to good advantage.
M From the player scorecardMum
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Hole 17

Under par moment

Esme found a valuable three-point return on wind remains a key difficulty.

EHCP — Player of this holeEsme3 pts

Esme produced a timely three-point return, adding momentum without forcing the issue. Highlight the persistent wind influence on hole 17.

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Hole 17 Par 4 · SI 6
Hole 17 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Precision Hole

Control and accuracy against wind improve scoring potential.

Average5.4 Avg points1.4 Cards5
Elsewhere in the field
Under par moment
Finishing strongly with a birdie on a hole demanding tactical precision in gusty county winds.
M From the player scorecardMum
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The finish

The last putt falls

Mum climbed 1 places to 2 in Overall Singles. Wind can affect final scoring opportunities.

EHCP — Big points on the holeEsme2nd · 4 pts

Esme seized the opportunity, returning 4 Stableford points from 2 strokes. Describe wind and firm fairways shaping the last hole challenge.

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Hole 18 Par 4 · SI 12
Hole 18 Hazards Discover the course
Course intelligence The Finisher

Players need to adjust shots for wind to close round strongly.

Average5.4 Avg points1.4 Cards5
At the finish

The back nine, reviewed

The closing nine settled the round, revealing who sustained their challenge and who found momentum when it mattered most.

Across the field Every player had a back-nine race of their own

Select any number of players to illuminate their journeys through the closing nine. Select them again to remove them.

E R M N Z 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Round Competitions
Event Competitions
Event Match Play

Overall Match Teams

2 of 2 matches complete in this Round.

Overall contest
Side A 1–2 Side B
This Round: 1 – 1
Match 2 Singles
Winner
VS
Final result Dave won Won by forfeit Match complete
Round Match Play

Test Team H2H League 4 – League H2H

5 of 7 matches complete in this Round.

Live
Match 1 Singles
VS
Winner
Final result Dave won Won by forfeit Match complete
Match 6 Singles
Final result Esme won Won by forfeit Match complete
Match 7 Singles
Final result Brian won Won by forfeit Match complete
Round Match Play

R2 Match Play Test

2 of 4 matches complete in this Round.

Round contest
Side A 1–1 Side B
Match 2 Singles
Upcoming match Awaiting scores Not started
Match 3 Singles
Final result Brian won Won by forfeit Match complete
Match 5 Singles
Upcoming match Awaiting scores Not started
Round · Individual
Winner
Prize Places 0
Ties Countback over last 9 → Shared placing if still tied
Round · Pairs
Best Ball Stableford
Winner Team 125
Prize Places 1
Top Prize Test Win | £5
Round · Individual
Stableford Total
Winner Esme
Prize Places 0
Hole Performance
Hole Name Par Avg Gross Avg Points Blobs Pick Ups Scores
1 Hole 1 4 3.2 2.8 0 0 5
2 Hole 2 4 3.4 2.6 0 0 5
3 Hole 3 4 3.8 2.2 0 0 5
4 Hole 4 5 5.4 2.2 0 0 5
5 Hole 5 5 5.0 2.6 0 0 5
6 Hole 6 4 5.2 1.6 0 0 5
7 Hole 7 3 5.4 0.8 0 0 5
8 Hole 8 4 4.8 2.0 0 0 5
9 Hole 9 4 4.6 2.2 0 0 5
10 Hole 10 4 4.6 2.2 0 0 5
11 Hole 11 5 5.4 2.2 0 0 5
12 Hole 12 3 5.2 0.8 0 0 5
13 Hole 13 4 5.4 1.4 0 0 5
14 Hole 14 5 5.4 2.2 0 0 5
15 Hole 15 3 5.0 1.0 0 0 5
16 Hole 16 5 5.8 1.8 0 0 5
17 Hole 17 4 5.4 1.4 0 0 5
18 Hole 18 4 5.4 1.4 0 0 5