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Steve’s Round Story at Knebworth

Round Story
5 Sep 2026 Knebworth Round 1 Rick's Retirement Swingers
Steve’s determined journey around Knebworth’s demanding 18 holes delivered 24 Stableford points, emblematic of battling a course that rewards strategy above all.
Stableford 24 Go to: Explore Gross 109 Go to: Card Handicap 24 Go to: Profile Position 12th Go to: Evidence Recognition 0 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
View card 109 gross | 24 pts
Round story

Steve navigates Knebworth’s challenges with determined tenacity

In the tree-lined parkland of Knebworth, Steve’s 24 Stableford points from an 18-hole round at Rick's Retirement Swingers reflect the highs and lows of tackling a Willie Park Jr. classic.

Hole 7’s dogleg left proved a moment of success, where Steve’s 3-point return steadied the ship before the challenges of the back nine tested resolve. Golf Day Results editorial insight

Knebworth’s test demands strategic savvy

Knebworth isn’t your average stroll in the park. Shaped by legendary Willie Park Jr., it’s a mature, tree-lined masterpiece where doglegs, elevation changes, and multi-level greens conspire to keep every player on their toes. For Steve, the course’s love of thoughtful positioning and penalising stray shots ensured that every hole demanded both brains and bravery.

A round of peaks and pit stops

Steve’s front nine was a promising outing, banking 15 Stableford points thanks in part to a strong 3-point haul on the dogleg left of Hole 7 — where navigating around the tree copse paid off handsomely. Yet the back nine tested mettle and patience, with the notoriously demanding Hole 12 resulting in a painful 5-over-par 9. Despite a few setbacks, the perseverance led to solid responses, such as a bounce-back birdie opportunity seized on Hole 13, signalling not all the course’s ‘Card Wreckers’ won the day.

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Momentum through bounce-backs

The round was peppered with resilience: after a modest start on Hole 2, Steve responded admirably with a steady two points on the long par-5 of Hole 3. Similarly, the mid-round challenge of Holes 4 and 5 saw improved scoring that kept hopes alive. Even after a double bogey on the testing 11th, Steve managed to deflect further damage in true clubman spirit. These bounce-backs illustrate both the struggle and the fight within this mature parkland setting.

Tactical angles and strategic positioning

Few courses reward wayward shots, and fewer still more than Knebworth. It demands precision to avoid the numerous fairway bunkers, strategically placed trees, and brutal multi-tier greens. For example, on the first tee, favouring the right half of the fairway was advised—but Steve’s approach led to a bogey, proving Park Jr.’s design isn’t for the faint-hearted. Holes like the uphill, tree-lined avenue on 6 underscored the need for calculated aggression, a delicate balancing act Steve handled with mixed success.

The final tally amid strong competition

Steve finished 12th out of 12 in a field where 35 Stableford points earned the top spot. While the total was below the field's average of nearly 30, it reflects the course’s uncompromising nature and the quality of the opposition. The day’s scorecard offers a snapshot of a round that blended spirited fightbacks with a few costly mistakes on Knebworth’s demanding layout.

Looking ahead with characteristic aplomb

There’s always a place for perseverance in golf, and Steve’s round was a vivid reminder that even in the more humbling moments, the game’s charm endures. As the evidence below reveals, steadfastness and bursts of brilliance peppered a challenging day at Knebworth—proof that in golf, every scorecard tells a story worth reading.

Moments Stats Full card
Turning points

The moments worth reading twice.

Steve turned the card into a 12th place finish in Overall Stableford.

Hole 7’s dogleg left proved a moment of success, where Steve’s 3-point return steadied the ship before the challenges of the back nine tested resolve. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 1
1 pts

Kept the card moving

A tough start saw a bogey on the downhill opener, where precision off the tee and uphill approach demanded respect.

Par 4 Gross 7 1 Stableford
Hole 7
3 pts

Best points return

Steve’s 3 Stableford points on the tricky left-turning dogleg around a tree copse provided a welcome lift in the round.

Par 4 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 8
3 pts

First par

A par on the short par-3 showcased solid precision where distance control and club selection were key.

Par 3 Gross 3 3 Stableford
Hole 9
1 pts

Stronger front nine

The demanding ninth hole led to a costly 3-over-par score amid Knebworth’s sloping green and high tee shot requirements.

Par 4 Gross 7 1 Stableford
Hole 11
2 pts

Scorecard moment

The hardest hole on the course tested Steve with a double bogey, yet 2 Stableford points held some ground.

Par 4 Gross 6 2 Stableford
Hole 12
0 pts

A test of character

A sizeable 5-over-par on this longer par-4 underlined the course's challenge, where positioning and approach shots really matter.

Par 4 Gross 9 0 Stableford
Hole 14
0 pts

A test of character

A mid-length par-3 proved costly with a 3-over-par, demanding refined trajectory and green-holding skills.

Par 3 Gross 6 0 Stableford
Hole 18
1 pts

Round complete

24 points and 109 gross written into the record.

Par 5 Gross 7 1 Stableford
Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Steve’s path across Knebworth revealed a brave front nine matched by a resilient fight through tougher closing holes, weaving tactical challenges and personal milestones.

‘It was a round of ups and downs, made all the more vivid by Knebworth’s beautiful yet unyielding nature,’ reflects Steve. Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The opener introduced the challenge ahead.

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Round snapshot

Steve's card revealed.

A round marked by seven net pars or better and strong bounce-backs, illustrating Steve’s tenacity on a demanding course that punishes the slightest misstep.

‘Bouncing back on holes like 3 and 13 kept the spirit alive even as the card punched a few holes of its own,’ notes Steve. The round in focus
Stableford 24 Round total Gross 109 Round total Best moment Hole 8 Par · 3 pts Toughest test Hole 12 Triple+ Strongest stretch 1 holes at par or better Score mix 1 pars 4 bogeys · 13 doubles+
Against the field

How the card measured up.

Finishing 12th in a field of a dozen, Steve’s 24 points were a stern test of battling through a tough course and keen competition.

‘Treading the course’s fine line between bravery and caution was as much a challenge as the field itself,’ muses Steve. Seen against the field
Steve 24 Stableford points
Field average 29.9 -5.9 vs field
Winner 35 Best score in the field
Finish 12th of 12 players
Median 30.5 Middle of the field
Field standing 34+ 12th of 12
Round outcome

What the card changed.

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

12th Overall Stableford Overall · 12th of 12 24 pts -5.9 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.

The data confirms a classic parkland test: strategic challenges, a handful of strong holes, and some costly slips that together shaped a memorable round at Knebworth.

‘The numbers tell the tale of a course that rewards perspicacity as much as perseverance,’ says Steve. The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Steve vs field average
Steve Field average Competition hole
Final 24 pts Field avg 29.9 Winning mark 35

Steve’s scoring on Knebworth showed resilience with key points garnered mid-round and a dip on the tougher back nine holes.

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Gross against course par Cumulative
Gross Course par Field gross Competition hole
109 gross +38 vs par Course par 71

The gross scores highlight the punishing nature of Knebworth, with holes 12, 14 and 15 exacting a toll.

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

Early positioning saw Steve within striking distance before challenges late in the round saw places slip.

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Evidence verdict Steve’s scorecard narrates a spirited battle against a storied course, punctuated by moments of deft play and lessons in patience.

Bounce-backs after difficult holes underscore a refusal to let the course dictate terms entirely.

Round discoveries
The full card

The full official record.

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

Official scorecard

Steve · Round 1

Knebworth · 5 Sep 2026

S Steve Playing off 24
Score24Stableford pts
Finish12thof 12
ThroughComplete
Round109gross
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 View card
20 18 28 99 1548 gross 1351 gross
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 This card
24 18 24 109 1550 gross 959 gross
Shots received Total shots 24 ------- 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1
Net score Per-hole net ------- 5 5 5 4 4 5 3 2 5 4 4 8 4 5 6 4 6 6
Gross through Total gross 109 ------- 7 13 19 24 29 35 40 43 50 55 61 70 76 82 90 95 102 109
Points through Total points 24 ------- 1 2 4 5 7 8 11 14 15 16 18 18 20 20 20 22 23 24
Position after hole Field position ------- =3rd→ =5th↓ =5th→ =7th↓ =5th↑ =7th↓ =5th↑ =3rd↑ =4th↓ =9th↓ 10th↓ 10th→ 10th→ =10th→ 12th↓ =11th↑ 12th↓ 12th→
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