It is the second time Tolchard has beaten Dzulkeple in a major final. He defeated the Malaysian in the World Champion of Champions event in 2022 for his first major title.
The win in Glasgow is even more remarkable given Tolchard balances playing top-level bowls while working as a self-employed electrician in Devon.
“The week before I came here I was working ridiculously late to try and get jobs finished,” he said.
“Being an amateur sport, it’s really tough for us, but that is probably what we’re used to and that’s what hardens us up.
“Hopefully, bowls can just be seen in this light more and more and it can get more and more help. That would be amazing.”
Tolchard emulated his sister Sophie, who won gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, on an emotional morning for the father-of-one, whose father Ray was a first-class cricket umpire before passing away almost 22 years ago.
“My dad died when I was 15 and he put everything into me,” Tolchard said.
“So that’s a long time, it’ll literally be 22 years on August 1st.
“He put everything into me, and mum as well. I was so fortunate to have that start and I wouldn’t be here today without their support.”
