36 teams compete in popular Kings Day bowls tournament
Newcastle hosts thrilling Kings Day bowls showdown:
36 teams from as far afield as Hibberdene, Kokstad and Westville, as well as local Northern Zone clubs, gathered on the Newcastle greens last Saturday for the popular annual Kings Day trips competition.
The popularity of the tournament was clear, with the field filled within days of notices being sent to clubs.
“Thanks to the generous sponsors and their suppliers, all teams received a prize and enjoyed the scrumptious catering provided by the sponsors and their many helpers,” said Newcastle Bowling Club representatives.
Final ends decide thrilling finish
The much-sought-after prizes created great excitement, with six teams still in contention to be winners going into the last round.
The final top five positions were only decided after the last end had been played, much to the delight of some and anguish of others.
Top 5 places were as follows:
- 1st: Paul and Nicola Redelinghuys and Priester de Bruyn (26 + 27);
- 2nd: John and Trevor Douthwaite and Chris White (26 + 26);
- 3rd: Bennie van Vuuren, Peet du Bruyn and Adrian van der Merwe (24 + 27);
- 4th: Trevor and Sue Hutchinson and Joan Schoon (24 + 24);
- 5th: Eugene Erasmus, Girhard and Ronelle (Nacandu 22 + 31).
President Bennie van Vuuren welcomed all present, with special thanks going to the sponsors, the players, the greenkeeper, and all involved in contributing to another successful Kings Day.
Hannes Willemse, the Kings’ representative, also addressed the players at prize-giving, thanking them for the support of their various outlets.
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