Adrian Meronk has gained the 2023 Seve Ballesteros Award after being voted Participant of the Yr for final season by his fellow professionals on the DP World Tour.
Meronk beat off competitors from Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy, Ryder Cup debutant Nicolai Hojgaard and FedExCup winner Viktor Hovland to win the award for the primary time.
The 31-year-old earned 38 per cent of votes from DP World Tour members after a formidable marketing campaign, the place he completed a career-high fourth on the Race to Dubai Rankings after successful thrice through the season.
Meronk gained the season-opening Australian Open to interrupt contained in the world’s prime 50 and qualify for all 4 majors in 2023, then adopted a one-shot victory on the Italian Open by successful the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters shortly after lacking out on a Ryder Cup debut.
“It [winning] feels amazing,” Meronk mentioned. “I am shocked to be sincere, I did not anticipate that. You bought me unexpectedly however seeing my identify subsequent to all of those gamers, it is unbelievable. I am very grateful for this award.
“It means a lot to me that other players appreciate my season last year. It’s a great feeling. Last year was the best season so far in my career. I’m really happy that other players saw that, as well and give that award. Just thank you for that and I have to keep going.”
McIlroy took second spot after successful two Rolex Collection occasions in 2023 on his method to topping the season-long Order of Benefit for a fifth time, whereas Hojgaard – who gained the season-ending DP World Tour Championship – and Hovland shared the third place within the votes.
The Participant of the Yr Award, named after the legendary Seve Ballesteros, incorporates the previous Golfer of the Yr Award after the 2 accolades had been mixed to turn into one single honour voted for by the DP World Tour’s members.
Keith Pelley, chief government of the DP World Tour, mentioned: “Adrian has made history throughout his career, and I’m delighted to congratulate him once again, this time for becoming the first Polish player to add their name to the illustrious list of winners of the Seve Ballesteros Award.
“Any season that includes three trophies – including two national opens – is always impressive, and Adrian’s peers clearly thought so. I also want to thank Javier Ballesteros for travelling to Dubai to present the award to Adrian. It meant a lot to have him there to represent his father.”
Meronk, who has began the 2024 DP World Tour season with back-to-back top-10 finishes, earned twin membership on the PGA Tour for the 12 months forward by his end within the Race to Dubai standings.
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