It was probably the biggest weekend of the year for the men, brilliantly arranged by Men’s President Bob McMahon. But before we get to the main event, let’s recap the week’s action.
Tuesday Afternoon (30 Sept) saw 18 bowlers play out three very close games. Third place went to Carol Crosbie’s team with 16 points, second place to Tony Whitehorn’s team on 17 points, and the overall winners on 19 points were skipper Betty Whitehorn with strong support from the most improved new bowler, Mel Fennell, at lead, and new club member Laurie Hawkins at second. Laurie will be a welcome addition to our little club.
Wednesday Afternoon (1 Oct) social bowls again drew 18 bowlers. Third place went to Scotland’s own Rick Graham, visiting and skipping his team to a narrow win by two points. Second place went to Paul Hart — visiting with wife Annie from Bargara Bowls Club in Queensland — with Mark Mawson at second, winning by four points. However, the big winners of the day, by a margin of 15 points, were Tony Whitehorn’s team of “Wild” Bill Gordon at lead and his lovely wife Betty at second. Well played!
Wednesday Night saw the final of the Business House Bowls competition, and after a countback, Blue Science were pronounced winners over Rock Plumbing. Congratulations to both teams! A new competition begins this Wednesday under the beautiful lights of our newly covered bowls club. For more information, please call Bob or Yvonne on 0417 115 855 — it’s sure to be a night full of wonderful memories.
Finally, the 2025 Exodus Transport Classic Men’s Fours was held over the weekend, with 16 teams travelling from all over Queensland and New South Wales. The club was honoured to welcome Bowls Queensland CEO Brett Wilkie, along with Australian Bowls champions Sean Ingham, Nathan Rice, Jason Constable, and Brett Tynan.
After six games, three teams were tied on equal points, and the results had to be decided on a countback of ends won over two days.
In third place, with 52 ends won, was the team skippered by Mark Glew, with third Mick Godfrey, second David Blackburn, and lead Greg Kasper — all from Northern Beaches Bowls Club, Mackay.
Second place, on 53 ends won, went to Paul Foot’s team, with third Bob Spence, second Clinton Vassie, and lead Gary Petersen from South Suburban and Northern Beaches clubs.
First place, with 57 ends won overall, was the team of Bob Menzies (skipper), Jason Little (third), our own Ash Warland (second), and Sam Lurton (lead) from South Suburban, with Bob and Jason from Northern Beaches.
It was a fantastic weekend enjoyed by all, and with the event growing in reputation each year, next year’s tournament promises to be even bigger and better.
Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson
Bob Menzies, Jason Little, Ash Warland, and Sam Lurton (lead) from South Suburban, with Bob and Jason from Northern Beaches. Photo supplied
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