My Account
The Leigh Bowling Club started the year with a well-attended handicapped singles on January 6.
Eventually, the two finalists were found in Staun Popham and Ron Heaton. Heaton played a consistent game, but Popham pulled out some exceptional bowls to stay in touch. By the time the last end arrived, the two players were close and it took one amazing bowl by Popham to take the title. Popham is one of a number of younger players in the club who are making their mark in club events.
Our first tournament of the season, the Wally Yovich Triples, was played on January 10, with 18 teams competing. At the end of the day, one of the Warkworth Club teams ran out the winners. Team members were Neil Cruden, Steve Suric and Tom Gowie. Congratulations. guys.
The Triples Champs were held on January 13 and 14. As with the other two events of the year, the weather was sunny and warm. By Sunday afternoon the finalists had been found. The two teams to face off were George Brooks, Scott Wilson and Lindsay Duncan; and Kerry Hyde, Staun Popham and Dave Hickey. Once again the majority of players in the final were young club members. A good contest saw Brooks, Wilson and Duncan get their names on the cup.
A 2/4/2 competition will be held on January 27, and the next club event will be the Club Championship Fours on February 3 and 4.
Contributed by Ian Bradnam
