Rigenée clinches Belgian Golf League Men's Title for the Third Time
In a thrilling showdown during the 2023 Belgian Golf League Men's final, Golf de Rigenée emerged victorious, securing their third championship title in the league. This impressive victory, after their previous triumphs in 2019 and 2021, solidifies Rigenée's status as the most successful club in the Belgian Golf League.
The highly-anticipated final saw two prestigious clubs from the Brabant Wallon region, Rigenée and L’Empereur, going head-to-head, with the championship trophy ultimately making its way to Villers la Ville.
The 2023 season was marked by excitement and suspense, as it took until the very last day of the championship to determine the two finalists for this edition.
In the final, L’Empereur, an unexpected guest in the 2023 finals, faced the seasoned Rigenée players, who were no strangers to the grand stage, having already secured the title twice in the past.
The first singles match of the day featured a head-to-head showdown between the marquee players, Hugo Duquaine (Rigenée) and Julien Decharneux (L’Empereur). In a fiercely contested battle, with momentum shifting throughout, the suspense reached its zenith as the two players were all square at the 17th hole. However, it was Hugo Duquaine who emerged victorious on the final hole of the day, securing a crucial point for Rigenée.
In the second singles match of the day, Lucas Mercelis (Rigenée) demonstrated his match play prowess by leaving no room for his opponent, Edward Herman (L’Empereur). Mercelis secured a commanding 4&3 victory, further bolstering Rigenée's position in the final.
The day's final duel promised fireworks, as the Foursome saw the pair of Patrick Brose and Alexandra Bailly representing Rigenée facing off against the duo of Cyrille Dawir and Luis Solaz from L’Empereur. While the match remained tightly contested, with ups and downs for both teams, it was ultimately the Rigenée pair who triumphed on the final hole, sealing the victory and the championship.
The 2023 Belgian Golf League Men's final was a testament to the thrilling and competitive nature of the league, with Rigenée's victory marking a historic third title win and solidifying their status as the dominant force in Belgian golf.
