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Looney’s Round Story at Knebworth

Round Story
5 Sep 2026 Knebworth Round 1 Rick's Retirement Swingers
Looney navigated Knebworth’s tree-lined, doglegged parkland with 28 Stableford points, blending strategy and a fine nearest pin shot to feature in Rick's Retirement Swingers.
Stableford 28 Go to: Explore Gross 99 Go to: Card Handicap 20 Go to: Profile Position 9th Go to: Evidence Recognition 1 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
View card 99 gross | 28 pts
Round story

Looney Brings Strategy and a Nearest Pin Nod at Knebworth

Looney's 18-hole round at Knebworth featured sharp moments amid the mature parkland’s tree-lined doglegs and well-defended greens. A useful Stableford haul of 28 points secured a respectable spot in Rick's Retirement Swingers.

Holes 7 to 9 proved pivotal, as a nine-point stretch lifted Looney six places after earlier setbacks. Golf Day Results editorial insight

Facing the challenge of Knebworth’s tactical playground

At the storied Knebworth course, where Willie Park Jr.’s design pairs rolling fairways with mature trees and tricky doglegs, Looney tackled an array of strategic tests. Elevation changes and multi-tier greens demanded thoughtful positioning rather than brute force — a place where course management is less a suggestion and more a requirement.

Early stumbles and a climb back up the leaderboard

Initial woes around holes 2 through 4 saw Looney slip down five places amid the tight 12-strong field. But resilience took hold, and a decisive charge during holes 7 to 9 turned heads. A par on the dogleg left seventh and a bogey-turned-backbirdie net on the challenging ninth hole — with its tall-tree visual cue — supplied a crucial three-hole salvo of nine Stableford points. This run nudged Looney visibly upwards, lifting them six places and injecting some late-round promise.

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The ebb and flow of fortune on parkland undulations

Not all was smooth sailing, however. Tree-lined avenues funnelled shots toward the right, while finely-guarded greens demanded accuracy. The powerful yet unforgiving hole 11 — the course’s hardest — saw a costly triple bogey momentarily stall momentum. But a smart bounce-back with a net birdie at the precision-testing 12th and steadier play on 16th and 17th holes demonstrated that patience and strategy were still very much in play.

Sharpshooting honours among the tactical tussle

Aside from the overall Stableford tally, Looney earned applause off the tee at the short par-3 eighth, claiming second place in the nearest pin contest by a tight 15 feet margin. This demonstration of surgical precision added a highlight beyond the scorecard and proved that amidst all the challenges Knebworth presents, there’s merit in dotting the landscape with sharp irons and sure aim.

Final thoughts from Rick’s Retirement Swingers

Finishing 9th out of 12 might not make the highlight reels, but with a respectable 28 Stableford points and some sparkling moments of course management, Looney’s round at Knebworth combined humour in adversity with flashes of finesse. The evidence below tells a story of ups, downs, and plenty of character on a course that demands exactly that.

Moments Stats Full card
Turning points

The moments worth reading twice.

Looney turned the card into a 9th place finish in Overall Stableford.

Holes 7 to 9 proved pivotal, as a nine-point stretch lifted Looney six places after earlier setbacks. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 4
0 pts

A test of character

A triple bogey at the poised short par-3 left Looney searching for answers amidst parkland contours.

Par 3 Gross 6 0 Stableford
Hole 7
3 pts

Best points return

On the tricky dogleg seventh, a par—and net birdie—kept momentum ticking with a neat three Stableford points.

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Hole 8
3 pts

Big points banked

That magical short par-3 saw Looney claim second nearest pin honours, hitting within 15 feet of the flag.

Par 3 Gross 3 3 Stableford
Hole 9
3 pts

Stronger front nine

A bogey that counted for three Stableford points on the challenging ninth showed grit under pressure.

Par 4 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 11
1 pts

Kept the card moving

The hardest hole on the card brought a triple bogey, the fairway bunker or tree-line giving the demanding drive some bite.

Par 4 Gross 7 1 Stableford
Hole 12
3 pts

Big points banked

A neat par on this precision-testing par-4 saw Looney regain stability and claim three Stableford points with style.

Par 4 Gross 4 3 Stableford
Hole 17
2 pts

Risk and reward paid off

On the longest hole of the inward nine, a two-point effort demonstrated careful positioning and course savvy.

Par 5 Gross 6 2 Stableford
Hole 18
2 pts

Round complete

28 points and 99 gross written into the record.

Par 5 Gross 6 2 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Looney's journey around Knebworth revealed resilience and smart recovery, with key birdie opportunities seized on strategic holes.

‘The mid-round rally between holes seven and nine showed the course’s true test of nerves and skill.’ Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The opener introduced the challenge ahead.

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Round snapshot

Looney's card revealed.

Looney’s card reveals a mix of steady pars, challenging triple bogeys, and spirited bounce-backs along Knebworth’s tactical route.

‘This scorecard tells a story of careful navigation punctuated by flashes of accuracy and competitive grit.’ The round in focus
Stableford 28 Round total Gross 99 Round total Best moment Hole 7 Par · 3 pts Toughest test Hole 4 Triple+ Strongest stretch 2 holes at par or better Score mix 4 pars 4 bogeys · 10 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

Scoring 28 points placed Looney ninth in a compact field of twelve, just shy of the median—solid, if not headline-grabbing.

‘Solid if unspectacular in a field where every point was hard-earned on Knebworth’s demanding layout.’ Seen against the field
Looney 28 Stableford points
Field average 29.9 -1.9 vs field
Winner 35 Best score in the field
Finish 9th of 12 players
Median 30.5 Middle of the field
Field standing 34+ 9th of 12
Round outcome

What the card changed.

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

9th Overall Stableford Overall · 9th of 12 28 pts -1.9 vs avg
Recognition earned

Recognition earned.

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

Nearest Pin - Hole 8 2nd · 15 Feet - 15 Feet - 15 Feet - 15 Feet - 15 Feet - 15 Feet - 15 Feet - 15 Feet
Round evidence

The evidence behind the story.

Charts confirm Looney's mid-round momentum shifted position upwards, balancing costly moments with a fine nearest pin performance.

‘The stats back up the round story: careful positioning combined with key moments kept Looney firmly in the mix.’ The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Looney vs field average
Looney Field average Competition hole
Final 28 pts Field avg 29.9 Winning mark 35

The Stableford graph reveals a steady second-half rally after a faltering start.

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Gross against course par Cumulative
Gross Course par Field gross Competition hole
99 gross +28 vs par Course par 71

Gross vs par data highlights tough holes 11 and 15 as critical challenges.

Use this chart to see where the card moved away from par, then jump straight into the hole detail.
Position after every hole Whole field through each hole
Start to finish 9th final place 12 player field

Position chart shows a fall after hole 4, then a climb after hole 9, with final placement at ninth.

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Evidence verdict Knebworth tested Looney’s patience and precision, with tactical course features shaping a resilient round.

Momentum pulses around holes 7 to 9 and a late recovery around 12 and 17.

Round discoveries
The full card

The full official record.

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

Official scorecard

Looney · Round 1

Knebworth · 5 Sep 2026

L Looney Playing off 20
Score28Stableford pts
Finish9thof 12
ThroughComplete
Round99gross
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 5 2 Par 4 · SI 13 3 Par 5 · SI 12 4 Par 3 · SI 9 5 Par 4 · SI 15 6 Par 4 · SI 8 7 Par 4 · SI 4 8 Par 3 · SI 18 9 Par 4 · SI 2 10 Par 3 · SI 17 11 Par 4 · SI 1 12 Par 4 · SI 7 13 Par 4 · SI 3 14 Par 3 · SI 10 15 Par 4 · SI 6 16 Par 4 · SI 16 17 Par 5 · SI 11 18 Par 5 · SI 14
1st 4th J Josh
Josh View card
20 18 35 92 1746 gross 1846 gross
2nd 6th J Jake
Jake View card
24 18 34 98 1352 gross 2146 gross
3rd 8th A Alfie
Alfie View card
28 18 33 102 1651 gross 1751 gross
=4th 3rd C Chris
Chris View card
12 18 32 87 1841 gross 1446 gross
=4th 9th J Joe
Joe View card
28 18 32 104 1553 gross 1751 gross
=4th 1st L Luke
Luke View card
6 18 32 81 1541 gross 1740 gross
=7th 10th S Sam
Sam View card
28 18 29 106 1552 gross 1454 gross
=7th 5th T Tony
Tony View card
14 18 29 93 1545 gross 1448 gross
9th 7th L Looney
Looney This card
20 18 28 99 1548 gross 1351 gross
Shots received Total shots 20 ------- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Net score Per-hole net ------- 5 5 6 5 5 4 3 2 3 2 5 3 5 5 6 5 5 5
Gross through Total gross 99 ------- 6 12 19 25 31 36 40 43 48 51 58 62 68 74 81 87 93 99
Points through Total points 28 ------- 1 2 3 3 4 6 9 12 15 18 19 22 23 23 23 24 26 28
Position after hole Field position ------- =3rd→ =5th↓ =7th↓ 12th↓ 12th→ 12th→ =11th↑ =10th↑ =4th↑ =2nd↑ =3rd↓ 3rd→ =4th↓ 9th↓ 9th→ 9th→ 9th→ 9th→
10th 2nd B Ben
Ben View card
5 18 26 86 1244 gross 1442 gross
11th 12th Rick
Rick View card
28 18 25 111 1256 gross 1355 gross
12th 11th S Steve
Steve View card
24 18 24 109 1550 gross 959 gross
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