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Sam’s Round Story at Knebworth

Round Story
5 Sep 2026 Knebworth Round 1 Rick's Retirement Swingers
Sam tackled Knebworth’s mature, tree-lined challenges with a 29-point effort and clinched the Nearest Pin at the sharp par-3 8th hole.
Stableford 29 Go to: Explore Gross 106 Go to: Card Handicap 28 Go to: Profile Position =7th Go to: Evidence Recognition 1 Go to: Cabinet Status Done Go to: Record
View card 106 gross | 29 pts
Round story

Sam’s Knebworth quest: a mature course tested, with neat pin-point honours

Navigating the tree-lined doglegs and multi-tier greens of Knebworth, Sam’s 18-hole round at Rick’s Retirement Swingers yielded a neat 29 Stableford points, highlighted by a winning shot on the nearby Hole 8 pin.

Momentum shifted steadily after a tough first hole, with a string of strong scores on Holes 6–8 highlighted by the winning nearest pin shot at the 8th. Golf Day Results editorial insight

A course that demands a tactical brain and steady swing

Knebworth isn’t just any parkland stroll; it’s a tactician’s playground shaped by Willie Park Jr., demanding thoughtful positioning amid subtle elevation changes, well-placed bunkers, and greens that keep you on your toes.

Every hole asks for careful manoeuvring between mature trees and tricky slopes, with no easy breaths throughout the 18. Sam brought their wit and patience to this demanding layout, knowing that smart course management would be the key to surviving the day.

Bumpy beginnings and recovery rallies

The round opened with a sharp reality check on Hole 1, a downhill start with a tricky two-tiered green and fairway hazards claiming a few shots, resulting in a 4-over-par moment and zero Stableford points—serving up a classic 'settler' test.

But resilience shone through as Sam clawed back steadily. Noteworthy bounce-backs came on the strategic par-3 fourth, a poised one-shot hole allowing a fine two Stableford points, then onto the precision-required sixth and seventh holes where 3 points each hinted at some real groove being found.

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Finding rhythm in the precision and card wrecker holes

Holes 6 and 7 featured tree-lined avenues and a tricky left-turning dogleg that could easily confound the confident. Sam’s 3 Stableford points on each showcased clever navigation of these challenges, blending aggression with caution.

The eighth hole turned out to be a highlight, a short par-3 inviting precision. Sam landed a perfect 3 Stableford points here, enough to claim the Nearest Pin accolade at five feet — a sharp reward for measured club selection and distance control.

Seeing the field and the standings

Out of a dozen, Sam’s 29 Stableford points placed them comfortably in seventh spot, nestled mid-field with a neat tie. It was a performance just a tick shy of the field average and median — suggesting solid golf on a demanding day.

The leader blasted ahead with 35 points, and the top ten stretched up to 34, but there was much to be proud of in a round that played tough, with strategic holes punishing the eager and rewarding the patient.

Closing the round with character and a tempering final hole

The finish line at Hole 18 was a bold test: an open fairway beckoning a big drive toward a multi-level, sloping green that offered no quarter. Sam’s 3-over-par here meant zero Stableford points to close, perhaps a final nudge from the course reminding all who dare it that Knebworth’s challenges extend right to the last putt.

Overall, Sam’s round was a tapestry of trials met head-on, resilience demonstrated, and a neat moment of pin-point brilliance that promised there’s plenty more to come on this mature, strategy-sapping layout.

Moments Stats Full card
Turning points

The moments worth reading twice.

Sam left this scorecard with recognition attached, giving the numbers a proper event-day consequence.

Momentum shifted steadily after a tough first hole, with a string of strong scores on Holes 6–8 highlighted by the winning nearest pin shot at the 8th. GolfDay Results editorial insight
Hole 1
0 pts

A test of character

A rocky start with a 4-over-par on the opening downhill hole set the tone for a round fraught with challenges and learning curves.

Par 4 Gross 8 0 Stableford
Hole 6
3 pts

Best points return

Sam’s 3 Stableford points on this precision-focused hole through the uphill tree-lined avenue proved a showcase for patience and clever club choice.

Par 4 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 7
3 pts

Big points banked

Navigating the dogleg’s tricky bends, Sam added another 3 points, showing growing comfort with Knebworth’s nuanced layout.

Par 4 Gross 5 3 Stableford
Hole 8
3 pts

First par

A perfect 3 points and the Nearest Pin prize here were the undeniable highlight, asserting Sam’s capability when landing the ball exactly where it counts.

Par 3 Gross 3 3 Stableford
Hole 9
1 pts

Stronger front nine

A tough par-4 here added a few strokes but still yielded a point, reflecting Sam’s stubbornness on Knebworth’s most testing stretches.

Par 4 Gross 7 1 Stableford
Hole 11
2 pts

Scorecard moment

On the hardest hole, a double bogey cost strokes, but Sam maintained composure to claim 2 Stableford points, respecting the full challenge of this card-wrecker.

Par 4 Gross 6 2 Stableford
Hole 18
0 pts

Round complete

The bold finishing par-5 closing the round demanded courage. A 3-over-par finish summed up a day where boldness sometimes met its match.

Par 5 Gross 8 0 Stableford
Event result
1st

Recognition earned

Nearest Pin - Hole 8 finished 1st · 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet.

Round map

Explore the round hole by hole.

Sam’s route through Knebworth revealed resilience amid a demanding parkland layout, with the round’s pulse beating strongest from the mid-holes onwards.

"After an ominous start, Sam found their feet in the precision holes and grabbed a neat pin prize to punctuate the effort." Hole-by-hole story
Selected hole context Hole 1

The opener introduced the challenge ahead.

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Round snapshot

Sam's card revealed.

The card told a tale of grit tempered by precision, with 10 net pars or better and standout points on some of the course’s trickiest holes.

"A round showing Sam’s knack for keeping the ball in play and rewarding patience, especially around the well-guarded greens." The round in focus
Stableford 29 Round total Gross 106 Round total Best moment Hole 8 Par · 3 pts Toughest test Hole 1 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.

In a field of 12, Sam’s 29 Stableford points nestled squarely mid-pack, a solid showing on a course that leaves very few freebies.

"Sam’s day balanced rough stretches with smart scoring patches, comfortably holding ground in a competitive field." Seen against the field
Sam 29 Stableford points
Field average 29.9 -0.9 vs field
Winner 35 Best score in the field
Finish =7th of 12 players · Tied with 1 other player on points.
Median 30.5 Middle of the field
Field standing 34+ =7th of 12
Round outcome

What the card changed.

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

— Nearest Pin - Hole 8 Singles —
Recognition earned

Recognition earned.

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

Nearest Pin - Hole 8 1st · 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet - 5 Feet
Round evidence

The evidence behind the story.

Charts confirm a player steady under pressure, with strong points around Holes 6 to 8 and a tough, tightly contested head-to-head framing the round.

"The data underlines Sam’s patience and pinpoint accuracy as key themes in a round of varied fortunes." The proof behind the story
Stableford trend Sam vs field average
Sam Field average Competition hole
Final 29 pts Field avg 29.9 Winning mark 35

Points gained steadily climbed mid-round, peaking on the 6th through the 8th holes.

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Gross against course par Cumulative
Gross Course par Field gross Competition hole
106 gross +35 vs par Course par 71

Early and late holes saw higher gross scores, balancing out a mid-round steadiness in line with course difficulty.

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Position after every hole Whole field through each hole
Start to finish =7th final place 12 player field

Sam climbed from ninth to third by Hole 11 before settling into seventh after a tough closing stretch.

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Evidence verdict Sam’s mixed but determined performance captured the essence of Knebworth: patience pays and the course always demands respect.

Bounces following holes 3, 5, 9, 12 and 16 kept the round lively and displayed Sam’s ability to respond.

Round discoveries
The full card

The full official record.

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

Official scorecard

Sam · Round 1

Knebworth · 5 Sep 2026

S Sam Playing off 28
Score29Stableford pts
Finish=7thof 12
ThroughComplete
Round106gross
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 This card
28 18 29 106 1552 gross 1454 gross
Shots received Total shots 28 ------- 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1
Net score Per-hole net ------- 6 5 6 3 5 3 3 2 5 3 4 5 4 3 4 5 5 7
Gross through Total gross 106 ------- 8 14 21 26 32 37 42 45 52 56 62 69 75 80 86 92 98 106
Points through Total points 29 ------- 0 1 2 4 5 8 11 14 15 17 19 20 22 24 26 27 29 29
Position after hole Field position ------- =10th→ =9th↑ =10th↓ =9th↑ =9th→ =7th↑ =5th↑ =3rd↑ =4th↓ =5th↓ =3rd↑ =7th↓ =8th↓ =6th↑ =6th→ =6th→ =7th↓ =7th→
=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 View card
24 18 24 109 1550 gross 959 gross
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