South Africa’s top women bowlers head to Highway
This elite tournament brings together top female bowlers from across the country to compete in Fours, Pairs, and Singles disciplines across multiple venues, including Westville Country Club, Westville Bowling Club, and Hillcrest Bowling Club.
THE Highway area is set to become the centre of elite lawn bowls as Port Natal Bowls hosts the Bowls South Africa Women’s Open from May 2-10. The prestigious national tournament will bring together the country’s leading female bowlers to compete across Fours, Pairs and Singles disciplines.
With matches spread across several venues, including Westville Country Club, Westville Bowling Club and Hillcrest Bowling Club, the event promises high quality competition and broad community access. For many players, the tournament represents the peak of the domestic season, where seasoned competitors and emerging talent battle for national honours.
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Local supporters will have a unique chance to watch top-level bowls up close, as Port Natal’s own players take on the nation’s best. Familiar names such as Natalie Botha, Alta Joubert, Sarie Bisset and Linda Didlick will feature in the singles at Westville Country Club, adding local interest to the competition.
Westville Country Club will act as a central hub, hosting sectional rounds in all formats. Pairs will take place on May 2 and 3, followed by singles on May 4. The venue will also stage the fours sectional rounds on May 5 and 6, further cementing its role as a key hub during the competition.
The Westville Bowling Club will showcase top contenders, including Commonwealth Games gold medallist Colleen Piketh.
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The Hillcrest Bowling Club will welcome the defending Fours champions from Henley on Klip, skipped by Tracy Meyeridricks, as they attempt to retain their title.
Beyond the competition, the tournament offers a lively atmosphere and a chance for spectators to experience the precision and strategy of high-level lawn bowls. Residents are encouraged to attend matches across the venues and support both local and national players in what promises to be a highlight of the sporting calendar.
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