The Trilby Tour & Sky Sports TV Come to Donnington Grove, Newbury

Feb. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Donnington Grove Country Club, home of one of Berkshire’s finest golf courses, has been chosen to host a 2011 Trilby Tour Qualifier. On 12th May 2011, Donnington Grove’s excellent golf course, historic hotel and exceptional practice facilities will be host to one of the biggest and most popular amateur events in the golfing calendar, all broadcast on Sky Sports. This is not only a fantastic opportunity for the club but also a brilliant opportunity for national and local companies to become involved in one of golf’s most exciting tournaments.

The Trilby Tour was created in 2007 by William Hunt and has since become, probably, the most prestigious amateur golf tournament in the UK. Amateurs equipped with trilby hats, golf shirts, trousers & belts compete under professional conditions with compulsory caddies in uniform and caps – like The Masters at Augusta - for a chance to win the top “Winner Takes All” prize. Each round of the multi-event tour is broadcast as part of a summer series on Sky Sports.

Donnington Groves’ General Manager, Christopher Strong said “The William Hunt Trilby Tour is an exciting event that has grown every year. We are thrilled to be hosting one of the most important tours in amateur golf and are really looking forward to the big day. This is a chance for amateurs to experience the pressures of a professional golfer in a televised event. ”

To involve the local golfing community Donnington Grove will be hosting pre-qualifying events on Tuesday, 26th and Thursday, 28th April. The winners will earn a place in the Donnington Grove qualifier, which will be broadcast on Sky Sports.

Businesses also have the opportunity to become involved too by sponsoring the event and exposing their company and brand to the millions of viewers across the country. All corporate sponsors will be entered into the Corporate Day where the winner will be given a place in the Regional Final event on Thursday, 12th May 2011.

If you are interested in sponsoring the event or would like to enter any of the pre-qualifiers visit http://www.donnington-grove.com/pages/william-hunt-trilby...

Or contact

Donnington Grove Country Club,
Grove Road,
Newbury,
RG14 2LA
Tel: 01635 581000  
Fax: 01635 552259  
Email: dave.allen@donnington-grove.com

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Donnington Grove is one of Newbury's best kept secrets; as well as our fantastic golf course;we also offer fantastic conference facilities, a loving wedding venue and the chance to relax by fishing on the river Kennet.