Trilby tour?

aster99

www.williamhunttrilbytour.com

Came across the amatuer final of this earlier on Sky. Anybody ever entered, i see there is a qualifying round in Ireland. €250 to enter and you get a bit of clothing and Callyaway bag included.

Mister Sifter

Caught a bit of it last night and couldn't for the life of me work out what was going on. Golf 20-20-style or something?

Some mad outfits on the go though...

aster99

Well from i can make out its regional rounds and then a grand final played over stableford(presume handicaps and shots on hole are in play). The top four players on the day of the final go into a playoff over 3 holes to decide the winner. Not sure if handicaps count or is the play off is over scrath. The four players in the play off had handicaps of 1,2,5,5.
I like the idea because potentially any player with a handicap of 18 or under can enter and be in with a chance of playing on sky sports in a manner similar to a professional

conman

i like the idea too, but i need a handicap first... (need to re aquire a handicap i mean)...

when is the qualifying stages on ?

aster99

thats what i was wondering, or where it will be?

fullstop

They didn't half drag out the final on tv.....a full hour for the play off

Snakey

Looks interesting...if anyone registers or finds out more it would be appreciated if you could provide an update

SuprSi

I could do without wearing one of those hats though!

taco11

cant play without the stupid hat though

Jasonw

I entered yesterday. UK tour has been full for ages but there are still places left on it Irish leg. I guess it's reasonable value since you get golf, clothing and gear worth at least the value of entry even though you may never wear the hat again.

aster99

what course are they going using?

JCDUB

Yeah, the website is very sketchy.I'd be interested to know what course they're using and what exactly you get for your entry fee.

All very mysterious thus far!

aster99

well i know if you enter you get...the full gear (shirt, pants, hat) Callaway bag and set of overalls for your caddy

jimjo

JCDUB wrote: »

Yeah, the website is very sketchy.I'd be interested to know what course they're using and what exactly you get for your entry fee.

All very mysterious thus far!

Yeah thats what I thought, I'd enter then find out the qualifier is in Kerry, ages away! Would have thought the first thing they'd say 'Enter the Irish Qualifier in Druids Glen' or something along those lines...

Jasonw

The course hasn't been announced yet. looking at the courses they used in the UK last year they are all top quality courses. There's a clue as to why low handicappers did well too . 3/4 handicap affects a 4 handicapper by 1 shot but a 16 handicapper has to play off 12.

Below is an email I got in response to my query:

Hi Jason,
Thank you for your email and interest in the William Hunt Trilby Tour.
Please accept my apologies for the delay in getting back to you, as we have
just got back from our Christmas Break.
We are currently taking deposits for the Irish Trilby Tour, where a £50 non
refundable deposit will secure your place. When the dates and venues have
been confirmed you would then be able to pay off the remainder of your entry
fee being £200. Included in you entry fee you will receive a top and trouser
selection from the William Hunt Golf Range (once available), trilby hat,
official trilby tour belt, full caddie outfit and Callaway bag. If you do
wish to place a deposit you can contact us on +44 (0)207 284 3257 between
Monday to Thursday 10am-6pm and Friday 10am-5pm
The tournament is played stableford format, 3/4 handicap allowance, on the
day of the tournament you will need to proof of your handicap, which must be
18 or better. You must be able to walk the course with out the assistance of
buggies and must provide your own caddie who can carry the bag un assisted.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Kind Regards
Hannah