This yr’s Trilby Tour comeback season culminated in a dramatic finale at Dundonald Hyperlinks in Scotland crowning a profitable return for the enduring competitors.
In its first season beneath the possession of Darwin Escapes, the 2022 version of the Trilby Tour noticed each female and male golfers compete collectively within the Grand Closing on the prestigious Ayrshire venue. Rivals from throughout the nation battled it out in robust situations on the par-72 course; eventual Champion Golfer Andrew Corssen, from Northshore, wanted a surprising three-under-par rating of 39 factors to prime a high-quality subject. Wendy Allen earned the best women’ rating of the ultimate with a 31-point complete.
Corssen, the primary Trilby Tour Champion Golfer of the Darwin Escapes period, mentioned: “It hasn’t fairly sunk in but, as a result of we had been the primary group out. I’ve been patiently ready and now I’m simply overwhelmed.”
The Grand Closing noticed women and men compete collectively for the primary time within the competitors’s 15-year historical past, with TV cameras available to cowl the motion for broadcast on Sky Sports activities Golf, hosted by presenter Sarah Stirk, from November 14.
Serving because the climax of an action-packed tour schedule, the ultimate featured novice golfers from all 4 qualifying occasions held over the summer time at Darwin Escapes venues – The Springs Resort & Golf Membership in Oxfordshire, Dundonald Hyperlinks in Scotland, Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Membership in Yorkshire and Carus Inexperienced Golf Membership in Cumbria.
Ashley Pheasant, Head of Golf for Darwin Escapes, mentioned: “We’ve labored exhausting to convey this much-loved competitors again and make it higher than ever, so we’re thrilled with how the Trilby Tour’s first revitalised season has unfolded. The climate was difficult on Monday, however Dundonald Hyperlinks performs completely in any situations and the standard of golf was wonderful too. It’s additionally nice to see female and male golfers competing collectively within the Trilby Tour for the primary time.”
Sarah Stirk, who coated the occasion for Sky Sports activities Golf, mentioned: “The entire Trilby Tour has actually been elevated in 2022 and it was unbelievable to see the end result of an amazing yr on the closing at Dundonald Hyperlinks.” There was an actual sense of camaraderie between all opponents, and it was sensible to see feminine golfers competing alongside the lads. I’ve been fortunate to interview the world’s prime golfers over the previous few years with Sky, nevertheless it was very particular to talk to the winner Andrew Corssen about his victory and see him get so emotional. It was a big day in Scotland and I can’t wait to look at the Trilby Tour develop even additional in 2023.”
The Trilby Tour will return in 2023, with an prolonged schedule and dates to be introduced in December. Along with the Trilby Tour trophy and an array of remarkable {golfing} tools, Corssen has gained the precise to return for the 2023 Grand Closing and defend his crown while not having to play any qualifying occasions.
To search out out how one can play within the 2023 match, go to www.trilbytour.co.uk.
