Thirteen bowlers came along for the annual Ken Knowles Memorial tournament yesterday. Plans to play a knockout format were jettisoned, given the relatively low numbers. A round-robin tournament was played with seven pairs, Kev Maher kindly played with four woods to make a ‘pair’. 

The group stage was very competitive with most pairs winning and losing some games. However, Pauline Snelson and Hannah Jones won all six of their games to progress smoothly through to the final. Hannah led superbly throughout and Pauline was as consistently good as ever. Emma Denning and Dave Hulse made it to the final by winning their final group game on the last end and ended up with four wins.  

The final turned out to be a one-sided affair with Dave and Emma establishing a 7-0 lead and never looking back. It was a shame that there had to be a loser, particularly as Pauline and Hannah had played so well in the group stage, but that’s sport isn’t it? Congratulations to Dave and Emma. They were worthy champions.  This was Emma’s first club tournament trophy and, with bowling like that, it could be the first of many. Dave has won too many to remember and played two tremendous woods to wrap up the final!

A good afternoon was had by all, although the sunshine was in short supply. A few photos from the afternoon are posted. Thanks to all those who came along as we remembered our late club Treasurer Ken.