There were excellent competition games last the weekend. The first game on Friday night, majors pairs was a cracker, with neither team giving an inch. Roger and Phill had an early lead 12/6 on the 11th end. Crowey and Brent fought back to level on the 15th end 13/13, making it anyone’s game. Roger and Phil scored on the last three end to win the game17/14.
In a minor singles game newcomer Greg Chester came very close to defeating Crock Watt in a close encounter. Crock led 22/20 after a fight back from Greg and went on to win 25 /20.
On Sunday, in a Major pair’s game there was close to being a minor upset between Brad Bourke and Sparky playing Barney and Teddy. On the 13th end the scores were 13/12 in favour of Brad and Sparky, the next end Barney and Teddy scored a 6 shots to give a little breathing room and raced to a 18/13 lead. Barney and Teddy scored on the next 4 ends to win the match 22/13, great match.
In another Major pairs game between Larry and Crock against Jamie and Christy was washed out due to the storm on Sunday evening. Larry and Crock leading 20/9 on the 14th end. This game can be completed on the same rink with 7 ends to play or mutual agreement of the results.
The Cheesey Makin Memorial Bowls and Golf Day will be held on 24th February, with a 9am start at the Bowly. The day will consist of 12 ends of bowls, followed by lunch at the bowly before moving to the Golf Club for 9 holes of golf and presentation.
The courtesy bus will be running during the day. Bookings for pickup can be made by ringing the Bowling Club or Golf Club.
Games for next week: Golf and Bowls day Saturday 24th February. Competition Bowls Sunday 25th February, Major Singles: Roger v Crowey (marker H Webb), Ben v Brad Bourke (marker Barney) and Marc v Peter (marker Dool) Wednesday Afternoon 21st February, Minor Pairs: Brad and Sparky v Jamie and Christy.