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Dave Ditcher’s Round Story at Chalgrave Manor

Round Story
20 Jun 2026 Chalgrave Manor Round 1 Codicote FC Golf Day
Dave Ditcher's 28 Stableford points at Chalgrave Manor reflected the course’s undulating challenge and strategic doglegs, revealing sparks of fine shot-making amid testing terrain.
Stableford 28 Go to: Explore Gross 105 Go to: Card Handicap 22 Go to: Profile Position 22nd Go to: Evidence Recognition 0 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
View card 105 gross | 28 pts
Round story

Dave Ditcher Finds the Going Tough at Chalgrave Manor's Rolling Hills

On a sprawling Bedfordshire canvas of undulating fairways and strategic doglegs, Dave’s round at Chalgrave Manor scored 28 Stableford points, a shade below expectation for a 22-handicapper facing one of England’s longest par-5s and sloped greens aplenty.

The smart bounce-back from a tough start at Hole 1, backing up 3-over with 2 points on Hole 2 and 3 points on Hole 4, showed determination battling Chalgrave’s rolling terrain. Golf Day Results editorial insight

A Round Painted on Rolling Countryside Canvas

Dave Ditcher's scorecard from Chalgrave Manor reveals a round spent navigating its 150-acre expanse of rolling countryside. The par 72 layout stretches 6,092 yards, marked by a 35-metre vertical playground of undulating fairways, countless doglegs, and sloping greens that demand more than just straight golf. Water hazards lurk on four holes, including the picturesque par-3 10th, where a severely sloped green guards the pin from any stray balls.

Early Stumble Sets the Tone but Bounce-Backs Show Fight

The journey began on the undulating terrain of the first hole, where a 3-over-par 7 served as a stiff early test, offering no points and perhaps a moment for Dave to ponder the quirks of this challenging course. But resilience kicked in immediately with a solid 2-point recovery on the sloped fairways of the second, showing better control paired with a similar par 4 challenge. Another boost followed on the precision-demanding fourth hole, where a par netted 3 Stableford points. These moments of precision and grit were bright spots amid a round that overall tested Dave’s game against Chalgrave’s fair but firm defenses.

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The Long and the Winding: Extra Attention on England’s Lengthiest Holes

Chalgrave’s signature test is undeniably the 9th hole — a beastly par 5, measuring an impressive 621 yards, one of the longest holes in England. Dave carved out 3 Stableford points here, a commendable effort in the face of this stamina and shot control battleground. Similarly, on the stroke index 1, the 12th hole offered a stern test with its water hazards and sloped greens. Dave’s scorecard recorded another 3 points here, showing a steady hand when it mattered most. These ‘Card Wrecker’ holes highlighted where Dave’s round found some solid footholds within a tough contest.

Mixed Bag on the Shorter Holes

Not all was serene on the par 3s, however, with the 7th, 10th, and 16th holes proving particular tests of precision and nerve. Here, Dave ended with 4-over-par 7s and zero Stableford points, each a reminder that the course's emphasis on sloping terrain and water features can swiftly punish misjudgments. The impish nature of these scoring chances kept Dave’s round on a knife-edge.

Handicap Reality Check and Field Context

Heading into this outing, Dave's 22 handicap suggested a target roughly around 36 Stableford points. The 28 posted falls well below that marker, underlining the potency of Chalgrave Manor’s layout and the challenges it presents to players of all levels. Against a modest field of 24, Dave positioned 22nd, roughly five points shy of the average, showing that while a few rallies brightened the card, the course’s rolling hills and strategic hazards kept the scoring honest.

Punching Above Handicaps on a Few, Learning Everywhere Else

Among the high notes were the par at hole 6 and the precise work on holes 4 and 12, where net scores reflected birdies and eagle-equivalent performances, highlighting where Dave’s game met the challenge head-on. Meanwhile, the course’s demanding finish, known for its undulating closing holes, tested patience and precision, with Dave’s three-hole stretch from 16 to 18 marking the toughest sequence in the round, yielding just 2 Stableford points. A clear nod to the relentless nature of Chalgrave’s design and the subtle art of course management required.

Moments Stats Full card
Turning points

The moments worth reading twice.

Dave Ditcher turned the card into a 22nd place finish in Overall Stableford.

The smart bounce-back from a tough start at Hole 1, backing up 3-over with 2 points on Hole 2 and 3 points on Hole 4, showed determination battling Chalgrave’s rolling terrain. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 1
0 pts

A test of character

Starting on the rolling terrain of Hole 1, a 3-over par seven offered a formidable challenge and set a tough tone for the cards to follow.

Par 4 Gross 7 0 Stableford
Hole 2
2 pts

Early Comeback

Bouncing back quickly, Dave scored 2 points on the sloped fairways of Hole 2, showing determination to recover from the opening stumble.

Par 4 Gross 5 2 Stableford
Hole 4
3 pts

First par

On the sloped greens of Hole 4, a par brought 3 Stableford points, a bright spot demonstrating good touch amid the rolling landscape.

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Hole 6
4 pts

Best points return

A par at the sloped fairways of Hole 6 stood out, earning 4 points and proving Dave’s ability to meet the course’s demands head-on.

Par 5 Gross 5 4 Stableford
Hole 7
0 pts

A test of character

Hole 7 didn’t yield points, as the sloped terrain claimed its pound of flesh, serving as a reminder of the delicate precision required here.

Par 3 Gross 7 0 Stableford
Hole 9
3 pts

Stronger front nine

At England’s notably long 621-yard 9th, Dave’s bogey still earned 3 Stableford points, a strong showing on one of the course’s toughest tests.

Par 5 Gross 6 3 Stableford
Hole 10
0 pts

A test of character

The picturesque yet perilous 10th hole, played over water to a sloping green, proved unforgiving, resulting in zero points and underscoring the hole’s exacting nature.

Par 3 Gross 7 0 Stableford
Hole 18
1 pts

Round complete

28 points and 105 gross written into the record.

Par 4 Gross 6 1 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Dave's round traced a path through a course demanding both power on England’s longest holes and finesse around sloped greens and water hazards.

Dave showed flashes of precision and fightfulness, navigating the long holes and tricky slopes with varying success. Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The opener introduced the challenge ahead.

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Round snapshot

Dave Ditcher's card revealed.

The card revealed a mix of grit and challenge, with solid gains on key ‘Card Wrecker’ holes but costly errors on technical par 3s and early struggles setting a testing pace.

A round of hard lessons and bright moments, with the numbers narrating a tale of resilience on a whimsically tough course. The round in focus
Stableford 28 Round total Gross 105 Round total Best moment Hole 6 Par · 4 pts Toughest test Hole 7 Triple+ Strongest stretch 1 holes at par or better Score mix 2 pars 6 bogeys · 10 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

In a field of 24, Dave’s 28 points settled towards the lower rungs, reflecting the course’s stern test rather than any lack of effort.

While down the pecking order, Dave's card showed plenty of fight in a field stifled by Chalgrave Manor’s rolling rigours. Seen against the field
Dave Ditcher 28 Stableford points
Field average 33.6 -5.6 vs field
Winner 40 Best score in the field
Finish 22nd of 24 players
Median 35 Middle of the field
Field standing 40+ 22nd of 24
Round outcome

What the card changed.

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

22nd Overall Stableford Overall · 22nd of 24 28 pts -5.6 vs avg
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.

Stableford trends and hole-by-hole evidence reflect a round marked by big points on long holes and tough challenges on sloped greens and water carries.

Charts tell the story of a player wrestling with a rigorous layout, balancing moments of success against the course's stubborn defence. The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Dave Ditcher vs field average
Dave Ditcher Field average Competition hole
Final 28 pts Field avg 33.6 Winning mark 40

Stableford points rose with resilience, particularly on strokes index 1 and 2 holes, offset by zero returns on tricky par 3s.

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Gross against course par Cumulative
Gross Course par Field gross Competition hole
105 gross +33 vs par Course par 72

Gross scores ranged from pars to multiple strokes over on par 3s, painting a picture of a player engaged in a constant battle with the terrain.

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Position after every hole Whole field through each hole
Start to finish 22nd final place 24 player field

Though position stayed near the back, there were lifts on holes 9 and 12 where longer holes brought better results.

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Evidence verdict Dave’s card stands as a testament to the challenge Chalgrave Manor poses, sporting moments of fight within a tough but absorbing round.

Momentum flickered with key bounce-backs after early setbacks and tough patches on the closing holes.

Round discoveries
The full card

The full official record.

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

Official scorecard

Dave Ditcher · Round 1

Chalgrave Manor · 20 Jun 2026

DD Dave Ditcher Playing off 22
Score28Stableford pts
Finish22ndof 24
ThroughComplete
Round105gross
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 8 2 Par 4 · SI 12 3 Par 5 · SI 18 4 Par 4 · SI 10 5 Par 3 · SI 16 6 Par 5 · SI 4 7 Par 3 · SI 14 8 Par 5 · SI 6 9 Par 5 · SI 2 10 Par 3 · SI 15 11 Par 4 · SI 5 12 Par 4 · SI 1 13 Par 3 · SI 13 14 Par 4 · SI 3 15 Par 4 · SI 9 16 Par 3 · SI 17 17 Par 5 · SI 11 18 Par 4 · SI 7
=1st =11th John Dillon
John Dillon View card
27 18 40 95 2049 gross 2046 gross
=1st 1st AG Aaron Gentle
Aaron Gentle View card
5 18 40 73 2236 gross 1837 gross
=1st 13th JR John Roddy
John Roddy View card
28 18 40 96 2248 gross 1848 gross
4th 10th J Jim
Jim View card
24 18 38 94 2246 gross 1648 gross
5th 9th JR John Reynolds
John Reynolds View card
22 18 37 93 1552 gross 2241 gross
=6th =16th C Craig
Craig View card
28 18 36 102 1753 gross 1949 gross
=6th 4th Gal
Gal View card
14 18 36 86 2043 gross 1643 gross
=6th =2nd DR Dave Reynolds
Dave Reynolds View card
12 18 36 84 1943 gross 1741 gross
=6th 14th A Adam
Adam View card
26 18 36 98 1851 gross 1847 gross
=6th =7th G Gareth
Gareth View card
20 18 36 92 1947 gross 1745 gross
=6th =7th MR Matt Richards
Matt Richards View card
20 18 36 92 2046 gross 1646 gross
=12th =11th J Jason
Jason View card
19 18 35 95 1946 gross 1649 gross
=12th 15th L Louis
Louis View card
28 18 35 101 2347 gross 1254 gross
=14th =16th Dave
Dave View card
28 18 34 102 2050 gross 1452 gross
=14th =2nd AG Aaron Grey
Aaron Grey View card
10 18 34 84 2140 gross 1344 gross
=16th =5th D Drew
Drew View card
14 18 32 90 1647 gross 1643 gross
=16th =5th C Chris
Chris View card
14 18 32 90 1647 gross 1643 gross
=18th 22nd L Lewis
Lewis View card
36 18 31 113 1658 gross 1555 gross
=18th 18th M Mike
Mike View card
25 18 31 103 1356 gross 1847 gross
=20th 20th I Ian
Ian View card
28 18 29 107 1258 gross 1749 gross
=20th 21st F Frank
Frank View card
28 18 29 109 1457 gross 1552 gross
22nd 19th DD Dave Ditcher
Dave Ditcher This card
22 18 28 105 1652 gross 1253 gross
Shots received Total shots 22 ------- 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1
Net score Per-hole net ------- 6 4 6 3 3 3 6 6 4 6 5 3 3 4 4 6 6 5
Gross through Total gross 105 ------- 7 12 19 23 27 32 39 46 52 59 65 70 74 80 85 92 99 105
Points through Total points 28 ------- 0 2 3 6 8 12 12 13 16 16 17 20 22 24 26 26 27 28
Position after hole Field position ------- =21st→ =17th↑ 20th↓ 20th→ =19th↑ =16th↑ =18th↓ =19th↓ =16th↑ =19th↓ =19th→ =18th↑ =17th↑ =18th↓ =17th↑ 21st↓ =21st→ 22nd↓
23rd 23rd A Anthony
Anthony View card
33 18 27 115 1755 gross 1060 gross
24th 24th O Oliver
Oliver View card
36 18 18 128 1361 gross 567 gross
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