Airlie Beach Bowls 26 December

It was another exciting week of bowls for the club in paradise, with Christmas in the air and a promising New Year fast approaching.

Tuesday, December 16, saw 19 bowlers take to the greens in a highly competitive event, expertly organised by Lyn Graham. The standout performers were the team skippered by John Brown, who delivered a commanding 19-point victory. New lead bowler Alma Rose Mawson impressed with excellent form, while Gail Simms was also outstanding at second, as the team combined superbly for a convincing win.

Wednesday afternoon social bowls, well organised by Mervyn Stewart, again showcased strong performances across the field. The winning team was skippered by Andrew Butler, with Barry Wainwright producing a near-perfect display as lead. Joined by Glen O’Brien, the trio played inspired bowls to finish 14 points clear of the rest of the talented field.

Sunday afternoon saw 24 bowlers enjoy four highly competitive games. In one of the closest contests, Carol “Pocket Rocket” Crosbie delivered a brilliant final bowl to secure a two-point victory, supported by lead Mandy O’Brien, with Mark Mawson finishing a strong second overall.

Another tight match saw skipper Lyn Graham edge out the highly fancied Margo Stanley team by three points, with Alma Rose Mawson at lead and David Cleary at second both producing excellent bowls.

The biggest win of the day went to skipper Arthur McManus, alongside second Phil O’Brien and lead Andrew “Noel” Crosbie, who claimed an impressive 12-point victory in an outstanding team effort.

The club wishes all members and guests a very Merry Christmas and looks forward to making 2026 its most successful year yet.

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Betty Whitehorn winning the Airlie Beach Bowls Club Champion 2025 being presented by Mandy O’Brien representing her father Herb Sutcliffe with Chairman Steven Lawrie the 2025 Club. Photo supplied

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