MAJOR BOWLS FINAL AT SOLDIERS POINT

The Men’s MAJOR PAIRS FINAL was played at Soldiers Point Bowling Club last week. This event is always keenly contested with some 25 teams entering including most of the 1st Grade Team.

Tony Hinton and Mark Watt were up against Daniel Clarke and Mark Sheppard before appreciative spectators and broadcast live on UTube and Facebook. Tony and Mark went to an early lead with some deadly draw bowls played by Tony supported by Mark his Skip. This trend continued with excellent bowls being played by both teams. They eventually went to a 14 shot lead upon which Daniel and Mark Sheppard conceded the game with a score of 21 shots to 7. Bowls Director Mark Watt said ” A dominant display of draw bowls by Tony Hinton set us on the path to victory in a match played in a very sporting manner!”

By Peter SMITH