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Grand final 2023.

The Trilby Tour returned to Dundonald Links for one last time in 2023 after three Championships played throughout the year. The Tour made it’s way back to Ayrshire for the Grand Final and to see who would triumph as this year’s Trilby Tour winner on the Scottish Links.

On an extremely windy Monday at Dundonald Links, a total of 43 finalists took part in the one-round showdown on the Scottish west coast. The field included a mixture of both male and female golfers who had earned their spot in the final by qualifying from Championships this year. Players had qualified from each of the Championship of Ayrshire at Dundonald Links in June, the Championship of Yorkshire at Kilnwick Percy in July as well as the Championship of Oxfordshire at The Springs also in July.

Amongst the 43 qualified finalists, there was last year’s Trilby Tour winner Andrew Corssen who as part of his triumph last time out, he was given direct entry into this year’s final with a chance for him to defend his trophy. There was further excitement this year as for the first time in Trilby Tour history, the Grand Final was broadcasted live by Live Sport Now which allowed people from all over the globe to tune in and watch all the action unfold via a YouTube live stream.

For the first time in Trilby Tour history Karen Beattie became the first ever female winner as she became the Trilby Tour 2023 Champion. Beattie triumphed with a late surge as she registered a net eagle at the last to win with a score of 38 points (-2). As part of her victory, Beattie will receive a Motocaddy S5 GPS Electric Trolley with a Pro-Series bag, Essential Accessory Pack, Clearview Umbrella plus direct entry into next year’s Grand Final along with being able to select her own dish into the menu for the 2024 Trilby Tour Grand Final.

Hull and Ganton member Harry Mukerjea who had his dad on the bag caddying thought he had done enough to become the Trilby Tour 2023 champion however despite an impressive score of also 38 points (-2), Mukerjea came runner-up on count-back and did earn himself the title of Best Male for 2023. Of which, he takes home a Motocaddy S1 Electric Trolley.

Robert Dreelan delivered a fantastic shot at the 6th Hole to claim the first of the two Nearest Pin prizes, winning a Motocaddy Rangefinder meanwhile Leslie Boswell won a Motocaddy bag for his shot at the 11th. Boswell registered his third prize win of the season and at Dundonald Links as he won both his division and nearest pin prize in the Championship of Ayrshire earlier this year.

Part of Live Sport Now’s live YouTube broadcast means that you can watch all of the coverage back of the Grand Final on YouTube by clicking the links below:

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And that’s a wrap…Following another successful Trilby Tour completed for 2023, attentions turn towards 2024 with our schedule for next year to be announced in due course. Please sign up to our mailing list over on our website at www.trilbytour.co.uk to keep up to date with all the latest news.

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The 2023 Trilby Tour gets underway in June, with the events set to be broadcast across Facebook and YouTube via Live Sport Now

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After a memorable return in 2022 – a season that saw men and women compete together for the first time in the Trilby Tour’s 15-year history – the popular amateur circuit returns for 2023 where the champion will be once again crowned at Dundonald Links in Ayrshire, Scotland.

The 'Championship of Ayrshire' will get the 2023 Trilby Tour underway at Dundonald Links in June, where competitors will tee it up on the venue for this year’s Women’s Scottish Open and Final Qualifying for The Open Championship. The course is also a new entry in the Golf Monthly UK&I Top 100 course rankings .

From there, the tour moves on to the Championship of Yorkshire at Kilnwick Percy Resort and Golf Club, Pocklington, on July 10 and the Championship of Oxfordshire at The Springs Resort & Golf Club, Wallingford, on July 17.

In each of the three qualifying events, 15 golfers will advance to the Grand Final at Dundonald on September 25 for the chance to be crowned the Trilby Tour Champion for 2023.

Each event in this year’s Trilby Tour will be brought to audiences by sports streaming service Live Sport Now, accessible via a combination of livestreams across Facebook and YouTube.

Ashley Pheasant, head of golf for Darwin Escapes, said: “We were delighted with the success of last year’s Trilby Tour, and in 2023 we’re committed to making the competition even better.

“It’s especially exciting to have our events broadcast by Live Sport Now. this year, which will not only help make our Trilby Tour coverage longer and more in-depth, but will also allow us to reach a much wider audience.

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“A big part of what makes the Trilby Tour so special is how accessible it is for both players and spectators. With our new arrangement with Live Sport Now, we’re able to make every event available for fans to watch the action live no matter where they are”.

TRILBY TOUR 2023 - WHAT TO KNOW

• There are three categories in 2023 – Men Cat 1 ( Hcp +5 – 14) | Men Cat 2 (Hcp 15 – 28) | Women (max Hcp 28).
• Each Championship event will have a three winners, with a total of 15 players advancing to the Grand Final (5 x category 1, 5 x category 2 & 5 x Women).
• The Grand Final will have 1 ultimate winner.
• New sponsors and prizes will be announced soon.

TRILBY TOUR 2023 SCHEDULE

• Championship of Ayrshire (Dundonald Links) - Monday 12th June 2023 - £249
• Championship of Yorkshire (Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club) - Monday 10th July 2023 - £149
• Championship of Oxfordshire (The Springs Resort & Golf Club) - Monday 17th July 2023 - £169
• Trilby Tour Grand Final (Dundonald Links) - Monday 25th September 2023

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Trilby Tour celebrates comeback season at Dundonald final

This year’s Trilby Tour comeback season culminated in a dramatic finale at Dundonald Links in Scotland crowning a successful return for the iconic competition.

In its first season under the ownership of Darwin Escapes , the 2022 edition of the Trilby Tour saw both male and female golfers compete together in the Grand Final at the prestigious Ayrshire venue. Competitors from across the country battled it out in tough conditions on the par-72 course; eventual Champion Golfer Andrew Corssen, from Northshore, needed a stunning three-under-par score of 39 points to top a high-quality field. Wendy Allen earned the highest ladies’ score of the final with a 31-point total.

Corssen, the first Trilby Tour Champion Golfer of the Darwin Escapes era, said: “It hasn’t quite sunk in yet, because we were the first group out. I’ve been patiently waiting and now I’m just overwhelmed.”

The Grand Final saw men and women compete together for the first time in the competition’s 15-year history, with TV cameras on hand to cover the action for broadcast on Sky Sports Golf, hosted by presenter Sarah Stirk, from November 14.

Serving as the climax of an action-packed tour schedule, the final featured amateur golfers from all four qualifying events held over the summer at Darwin Escapes venues – The Springs Resort & Golf Club in Oxfordshire, Dundonald Links in Scotland, Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club in Yorkshire and Carus Green Golf Club in Cumbria.

Ashley Pheasant, Head of Golf for Darwin Escapes, said: “We’ve worked hard to bring this much-loved competition back and make it better than ever, so we’re thrilled with how the Trilby Tour’s first revitalised season has unfolded. The weather was challenging on Monday, but Dundonald Links plays perfectly in any conditions and the quality of golf was excellent too. It’s also great to see male and female golfers competing together in the Trilby Tour for the first time.”

Sarah Stirk, who covered the event for Sky Sports Golf, said: “The whole Trilby Tour has really been elevated in 2022 and it was fantastic to see the culmination of a great year at the final at Dundonald Links.” There was a real sense of camaraderie between all competitors, and it was brilliant to see female golfers competing alongside the men. I’ve been lucky to interview the world’s top golfers over the last few years with Sky, but it was very special to speak to the winner Andrew Corssen about his victory and see him get so emotional. It was a special day in Scotland and I can’t wait to watch the Trilby Tour grow even further in 2023.”

The Trilby Tour will return in 2023, with an extended schedule and dates to be announced in December. In addition to the Trilby Tour trophy and an array of exceptional golfing equipment, Corssen has won the right to return for the 2023 Grand Final and defend his crown without needing to play any qualifying events.

To find out how you can play in the 2023 tournament, visit www.trilbytour.co.uk .

Trilby Tour tees up dramatic season finale at Dundonald

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The Trilby Tour ‘s comeback season culminated in a dramatic finale at Dundonald Links in Scotland, crowning a successful return for the iconic competition.

In its first season under the ownership of  Darwin Escapes , the 2022 edition of the Trilby Tour saw both male and female golfers compete together in the Grand Final at the prestigious Ayrshire venue. Competitors from across the country battled it out in tough conditions on the par-72 course; eventual Champion Golfer Andrew Corssen, from Northshore, needed a stunning three-under-par score of 39 points to top a high-quality field. Wendy Allen earned the highest ladies’ score of the final with a 31-point total.

Corssen, the first Trilby Tour Champion Golfer of the Darwin Escapes era, said: “It hasn’t quite sunk in yet, because we were the first group out. I’ve been patiently waiting and now I’m just overwhelmed.”

The Grand Final saw men and women compete together for the first time in the competition’s 15-year history, with TV cameras on hand to cover the action for broadcast on Sky Sports Golf, hosted by presenter Sarah Stirk, from November 14.

Serving as the climax of an action-packed tour schedule, the final featured amateur golfers from all four qualifying events held over the summer at Darwin Escapes venues – The Springs Resort & Golf Club in Oxfordshire, Dundonald Links in Scotland, Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club in Yorkshire and Carus Green Golf Club in Cumbria.

Ashley Pheasant, Head of Golf for Darwin Escapes, said: “We’ve worked hard to bring this much-loved competition back and make it better than ever, so we’re thrilled with how the Trilby Tour’s first revitalised season has unfolded. The weather was challenging on Monday, but Dundonald Links plays perfectly in any conditions and the quality of golf was excellent too. It’s also great to see male and female golfers competing together in the Trilby Tour for the first time.”

Sarah Stirk, who covered the event for Sky Sports Golf, said: “The whole Trilby Tour has really been elevated in 2022 and it was fantastic to see the culmination of a great year at the final at Dundonald Links.” There was a real sense of camaraderie between all competitors, and it was brilliant to see female golfers competing alongside the men. I’ve been lucky to interview the world’s top golfers over the last few years with Sky, but it was very special to speak to the winner Andrew Corssen about his victory and see him get so emotional. It was a special day in Scotland and I can’t wait to watch the Trilby Tour grow even further in 2023.”

The Trilby Tour will return in 2023, with an extended schedule and dates to be announced in December. In addition to the Trilby Tour trophy and an array of exceptional golfing equipment, Corssen has won the right to return for the 2023 Grand Final and defend his crown without needing to play any qualifying events.

For more details, visit  www.trilbytour.co.uk .

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