Thursday, August 24, 2023

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Airlie Beach Bowls Report

Tuesday afternoon at Airlie Beach Bowls Club saw Betty Whitehorn as skipper with Robin Brown at lead and Rhonda Lloyd take home the winners prizes to start the week.

Wednesday afternoon Social bowls also saw an amazing win over a big field with John Askew and Regina Aquilina completely overwhelming the rest of the bowlers to take home the winners cheque.

Wednesday night’s Business House Bowls was the conclusion of Round Six. New team Airlie Splash of Colour maintain their undefeated record, sitting on 18 points.

PRD skipper Matt Francis was delighted with his team second on 16 points, having returned to the winner’s circle.

Hadlow Racing, Tuk Tuks, and Whitsunday Gold Coffee team are tied in third place with the final rounds looking to go down to the wire.

Saturday morning Scroungers saw first round winners John Askew, Andy McDougall, Maureen Barnard, Eric Barnard, Russell Jackson, and Nik Fernbach all competing for the final.

John Askew managed to beat Russell Jackson by two points to become the Round Eight winner with Steve Lawrie winning the B Grade prize.

Sunday afternoon saw the completion of the B Grade Fours, and it was the brilliance of skipper John Fielding that proved to be the difference. Alongside Nik Fernbach at lead, Neil Moore, and Col Morris, the side won the trophy with two wins in very warm conditions.

Sunday afternoon Social bowls saw Betty Whitehorn and Lyn Graham with Margo Stanley at skipper, Alan Pershouse at second, and new bowler Dawn Dowel at lead the big winners on the day.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Col Morris, Neil Moore, and Nik Fernbach with skipper John Fielding after their B Fours victory

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