Scorecard Streak Lab
Analyze how early blitzes like Ricky Castillo's 4-under through 3 holes (Birdie-Birdie-Eagle) shift round momentum, stroke averages, and tournament trajectories.
Tournament Scorecard (Interactive: Tap any cell to cycle score)
Total: 68 (-4)| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT |
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| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 |
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| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN | TOT |
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| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Streak Diagnostics
- Active Hot Run: 3 Holes (-4)
- Birdie+ Conversion Rate: 100% (3/3)
- Par 5 Scoring Average: 3.00 (-2.00)
- Bogey-Free Holes: 18 of 18
Field Leverage & Strokes Gained
- Strokes Gained on Field (Est.): +3.84 SG
- Leaderboard Status: Tied for Lead (T1)
- Historical 4-under Thru 3 Win Prob: 28.4% win / 76% top 10
- Scoring Dispersion: 1 Eagle, 2 Birdies, 15 Pars
The Anatomy of Ricky Castillo's Opening Blitz
Starting a championship round with Birdie-Birdie-Eagle (-4 through 3 holes) represents the 99.8th percentile of opening stretches on the PGA TOUR. Hole 1 (Par 4, Birdie) and Hole 2 (Par 4, Birdie) set an immediate aggressive tone, capped by an electric Eagle on the Par 5 3rd hole at the Biltmore Championship.
When a player jumps to 4-under after only 54 minutes of play, their estimated Strokes Gained on the field surpasses +3.8 strokes relative to tournament baseline, forcing afternoon contenders to adjust their pin-seeking aggression.
Tournament Strategy & Momentum FAQs
How is the Scoring Heat Index calculated?
The index combines three weighted metrics: consecutive holes under par (40%), current score relative to par per hole completed (35%), and bounce-back factor following bogeys (25%). Scores above 85 indicate tour-leading momentum.
Can I simulate custom back-nine charges or major Sunday comebacks?
Yes! Tap any hole score directly in the scorecard table to toggle between Eagle (-2), Birdie (-1), Par (E), Bogey (+1), and Double (+2). Alternatively, select presets like Sunday Back-9 Charge or Major Championship Grinder.
What do the scorecard symbols indicate?
Traditional PGA TOUR TV graphics convention: Double Circle for Eagle, Single Circle for Birdie, plain text for Par, Single Square for Bogey, and Double Square for Double Bogey or worse.