Test Chump Clinches Round 2 at Porthmadog in a Quirky Twist of Stableford Fate
At the windswept Porthmadog Golf Club, Test Chump was handed the Round 2 trophy by organiser decision after scoring 14 Stableford points, while Fart Face dazzled with the best gross on a day when the back nine truly bent the leaderboard.
A Tale of Two Front-Runners
Round 2 of the Notify 24/72 Multi at Porthmadog Golf Club saw Test Chump awarded the win by organiser decision after tallying 14 Stableford points. While Test Chump claimed the official laurels, it was Fart Face who flexed the finest muscles with the day's best gross score of 111. Sometimes golf splits the headlines like a well-placed drive into a fairway bunker: uneven but dramatic.
Checkpoint Chronicles: Early Surges and Late Charges
Test Chump took an early lead after three holes with 6 points, naming the front nine their playground. However, Fart Face wasn’t going quietly, seizing the lead from the sixth hole onward and cruising to 10 points by the turn. Fart Face’s dominance persisted on the back nine, peaking at 18 points on the final hole. Clearly, the closing stretch at Porthmadog isn’t for shrinking violets.
Back Nine Drama: Where Scores Shifted and Egos Pitched
The back nine, characterised by dunes, ocean views, wild elevation and blustery winds, added eight points to the leaders’ totals after the turn. This surge altered the complexion of the round, proving once again that Porthmadog’s linksland demands respect and occasionally, a stiff upper lip.
Sharp Scoring vs. Resilient Consistency
Test Chump’s bag included the sharpest scoring of the day with a neat one under-par hole, a beacon of precision amid the coastal chaos. Fart Face showed admirable consistency, carding one par on the day but suffered five holes that would make any scorekeeper wince: four bogeys and a staggering thirteen double bogey or worse holes. It seems that the hazards and mounding of this heathland-links hybrid were less forgiving than an overzealous bouncer at a seaside pub.
Longest Drive Drama: Fart Face Takes Flight
While stableford points told one story, the longest drive contest was a show in its own right. Fart Face blasted a monstrous 255-yard drive on hole 11, an eye-watering 155 yards further than nearest competitor. That feat earned a cool £100 prize—proof that sometimes it’s not just about the points but how far you can send the ball before inevitably searching in the gorse.
Course Whispers: Porthmadog’s Testing Trio
This course isn’t just pretty scenery for Instagram. The third hole proved the sternest test with an average gross of 8 strokes, a brutal reminder of its bunkered par 5 status and unforgiving winds. In contrast, the second hole offered a friendlier face, averaging just 3.5 strokes, largely thanks to its short, sheltered and well-bunkered par 3 layout. Golfers got a taste of both worlds: a gentle inland Braid heathland romp followed by a dramatic seaside links gauntlet.
Event Stakes: A Tightrope with Two Rounds to Go
With two rounds still on the calendar, the contest remains deliciously poised. Test Chump’s lead in the Stableford!! competition after two rounds stands firm, but the numbers are close enough that Fart Face’s performance—and perhaps that booming drive—could well rattle the status quo. Delightfully, the Porthmadog scoreboard reads like a cliffhanger scripted by windy Welsh coastal gusts.
With the leaderboard finely balanced and two rounds still to play, the spectacle at Porthmadog promises even more intrigue—golf’s soap opera continues without commercial breaks!