Daniel Hillier’s European playing rights officially confirmed
Daniel Hillier with the trophy which set up his European Tour playing rights – file photo Getty Images
New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier was unable to finish the season off in style at the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final in Mallorca but for the 23-year-old Wellingtonian it is a case of mission accomplished in 2022.
Hillier finished in a share of 23rd in the 45-man player field in the final event of the 2022 Challenge Tour season but will finish the year in 7th place amongst the rankings and be included in the leading twenty players who earn their DP World Tour status for next season.
A win and a 4th place in consecutive weeks in France in the second half of the season had already secured his playing rights on the European Tour but his final placing is now official.
Hillier took advantage of an invitation to play at the recent Portugal Masters and finished 12th, suggesting he will be right at home when stepping up in what appears might be his first DP World Tour event as a cardholder at the Australian PGA Championship later in November.
