Golf & Bowling Machinery Singles 2010With some fifteen greenkeepers, some retired and some still actively working making the trip to Sunbury BC for the 2010 Singles the field was set for a classic showdown for the coveted Singles Trophy. Adam Shawcross & Rod Oosterhoff had the Tifdwarf Green in pristine condition. Sponsor for the event Golf & Bowling Machinery were represtened by manager Richard Lowman, who lined up for his second game of bowls.It was decided that Sectional Play would be the format in the form of Round Robin with two games of seven ends. This enabled every player the chance to play at least three games.Play eventually got under way with grey skies threatening rain and at times play was interupted by light showers.Section 1 : Dyson Appleyard, Doug Agnew, Keith Deveson & Rod Oosterhoff.Keith Deveson won this section with some consistant bowls and not dropping a set. Section 2 : Adam Shawcross, Rod Jackson, Brian Hoey & Duncan Knox.Adam Shawcross won this section with some great form on his home green, knocking out Duncan Knox in the last game.Section 3 : Ray Thorne, Tom Sculley, Richard Lowman & Donald Whitehead.Ray Thorne prevailed in this section but was tested by veteren Tom Sculley in the last match.While Richard showed some form against the “Duck.”Section 4 : Gary Van Kessel, Roy Tucknott & Alan ElliotGary Van Kessel won this section, easily accounting for 2009 Champ Roy Tucknott, but was pushed all the way by Bundy, finally prevailing in a Tie Break.Semi Final : Ray Thorne v Gary Van KesselRay proved wiley as ever winning in straight sets 6 - 3 & 4 - 3Semi Final : Keith Deveson v Adam ShawcrossKeith took care of hometown greenie Adam... who fell short of the final again.Final : Ray Thorne v Keith DevesonRay started the final in fine fashion winning the first set 11 - 0. Ray started the second set well but Keith worked his way back into the match taking the second Set 7 - 3 forcing a tie break. Ray held two shots on the first end, the Keith let go a bomb of a drive which saw his bowl rest on the jack in the ditch. With the game in the balance and Ray looking like taking the crown, Keith fired another drive on the last end taking the jack to the ditch for an impossible shot for Ray to claim victory. Keith was then announced 2010 Singles Champion. President Doug presented the trophy, whilst Richard did the honours awarding the prizemoney. Our many thanks go to Golf & Bowling Machinery for their generous sponsorship and to Sunbury BC for the use of their wonderful facilities.
Golf & Bowling Machinery Singles 2010
With some fifteen greenkeepers, some retired and some still actively working making the trip
to Sunbury BC for the 2010 Singles the field was set for a classic showdown for the coveted
Singles Trophy. Adam Shawcross & Rod Oosterhoff had the Tifdwarf Green in pristine
condition. Sponsor for the event Golf & Bowling Machinery were represtened by manager
Richard Lowman, who lined up for his second game of bowls.
It was decided that Sectional Play would be the format in the form of Round Robin with two
games of seven ends. This enabled every player the chance to play at least three games.
Play eventually got under way with grey skies threatening rain and at times play was
interupted by light showers.
Section 1 : Dyson Appleyard, Doug Agnew, Keith Deveson & Rod Oosterhoff.
Keith Deveson won this section with some consistant bowls and not dropping a set.
Section 2 : Adam Shawcross, Rod Jackson, Brian Hoey & Duncan Knox.
Adam Shawcross won this section with some great form on his home green, knocking out
Duncan Knox in the last game.
Section 3 : Ray Thorne, Tom Sculley, Richard Lowman & Donald Whitehead.
Ray Thorne prevailed in this section but was tested by veteren Tom Sculley in the last
match.While Richard showed some form against the “Duck.”
Section 4 : Gary Van Kessel, Roy Tucknott & Alan Elliot
Gary Van Kessel won this section, easily accounting for 2009 Champ Roy Tucknott, but was
pushed all the way by Bundy, finally prevailing in a Tie Break.
Semi Final : Ray Thorne v Gary Van Kessel
Ray proved wiley as ever winning in straight sets 6 - 3 & 4 - 3
Semi Final : Keith Deveson v Adam Shawcross
Keith took care of hometown greenie Adam... who fell short of the final again.
Final : Ray Thorne v Keith Deveson
Ray started the final in fine fashion winning the first set 11 - 0. Ray started the second set
well but Keith worked his way back into the match taking the second Set 7 - 3 forcing a tie
break.
Ray held two shots on the first end, the Keith let go a bomb of a drive which saw his bowl
rest on the jack in the ditch. With the game in the balance and Ray looking like taking the
crown, Keith fired another drive on the last end taking the jack to the ditch for an impossible
shot for Ray to claim victory. Keith was then announced 2010 Singles Champion.
President Doug presented the trophy, whilst Richard did the honours awarding the
prizemoney. Our many thanks go to Golf & Bowling Machinery for their generous sponsorship
and to Sunbury BC for the use of their wonderful facilities.
