CORKS popped and the champagne was flowing (well actually it was beer) at Karuah on Saturday last when Brenden Revell won out in the Club Major Singles final.

Stephen Gilchrist got away to an early lead and while he kept on playing well, Brenden just kept playing better and got away to achieve his third Club Championship in five years.

Club Secretary and marker on the day, Greg Mungoven, said that Brenden just played his socks off in the later stages and ended up with a very credible win.

It was a very cool afternoon and the big crowd overflowed out of the Club house onto the surrounds of the green to witness a game that will be spoken about for many years (at least by Brenden).

A popular and colourful Club character, Brenden was overjoyed by his win.

The knowledgeable crowd saw some great bowls played and there was applause at great shots played at almost every end.

In other news, Karuah had a solid Club win away at Dora Creek last week.

Two of the Ladies Club members (Pam Cembala and Christine Davies) played in the representative fixture a week or so ago for the Coast versus the City team at Raymond Terrace, where the local Coast players had a fiercely competitive win.

Lots of great social games were played at the Club this week with President Jim and his wife Angela experiencing a thrilling tie early in the week.

Programmed social bowls resume this coming week.

If you would like to learn how to play this exciting and social sport, or are an experienced bowler already, games are held each Tuesday and Thursday morning.

Names are required by 9:30 and games begin at 10:00 both days, loan equipment is available, ring the Club for details.

Visitors are made most welcome at both of these non uniform mixed social days.

See you at Karuah.

By Trevor DAVIES