Tag: lawn bowls
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Best bowlers in the world compete for the prestigious Golden Nugget
The best lawn bowlers in the world are this week playing in the prestigious Golden Nugget on the Far North Coast. Returning after a two-year hiatus… competitors say the tournament is the Wimbledon of bowls.
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SUMMERLAND BOWLS SERIES RETURNS TO BALLINA
The singles competition for the Summerland bowls series kicks off tomorrow in Ballina. More than 60 bowlers are expected to hit the green.
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MERRYLANDS WALKS OFF THE GREEN WITH A WIN AT THE STATE BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS
1100 bowlers took part in the Women’s Fours Championships in Tuncurry this year – but it was the ladies from Merrylands who walked away with all the glory. The Sydneysiders were out of the blocks early, defeating a fast finishing Ettalong.
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BOWLERS TAKE TO THE GREENS FOR EASTER CARNIVAL
Lawn bowlers from across the coast are in Port Macquarie this weekend for the annual Easter Mixed Carnival. The three-day event draws plenty of talent to the greens – with major prize money up for grabs.
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JACKSON FINDS SUCCESS ON A DIFFERENT KIND OF GREEN
There was no shortage of competitive spirit in Ballina yesterday, as the ladies from Cherry Street Bowls took to the green for the ‘novice final.’ And the competition winner proved switching codes is no barrier to success.
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NORTH COAST HOME TO SOME OF THE BEST GREENKEEPERS
The Northern Rivers bowling greens are world-class, and local keepers are leaders in their craft – none more so than the late Bob Ware. In his memory, Yamba bowling club will be hosting its third annual triples tournament this weekend.
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TWO JUNIOR BOWLERS PROVING THEY HAVE WHAT IT TAKES
Lawn Bowls is not usually a sport popular with juniors. Nevertheless, two up-and-comers from Forster Bowling Club appear to have what it takes – recently returning from the state championships.
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WARREN SHIPLEY WINS MATTARA SINGLES TITLE
Beresfield lawn bowler Warren Shipley has scored a dominant victory in the final of the Les Parrott Memorial Singles. Taking on Cardiff’s Matt Sargeant in one of the showpiece events of the 58th Mattara Carnival, Shipley raced out to an early lead. Sargeant clawed back a few shots, but Shipley easily claimed the title 25…
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ZONE 12 CLEANS UP IN PORT MACQUARIE
In lawn bowls, Sydney-based Zone 12 has won its second-straight New South Wales Inter-Zone Championship in Port Macquarie. The team, featuring several Australian representatives, was too good for Zone 13 in today’s final. More than 200 players from all over the state competed over the weekend. The event, also used to select teams for next…
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IMPROVEMENT NEEDED FOR NATASHA SCOTT’S TEAM AT BPL05
Raymond Terrace lawn bowler Natasha Scott and her teammates remain in the hunt for a playoff spot at the $100,000 Premier League event in New Zealand. Playing for the Brisbane Pirates, Scott helped her side to a win over the previously undefeated Sydney Lions last night. “Go Pirates. Terrific bowl Natasha Scott.” Eight teams from…