This weekend saw the MBC Club Doubles Comp (2019) played in lovely sunshine with the forecast heavy rain failing to materialise (don’t mention this to Steve Oliver). As per the previous weekend, the quality of bowling was very high with all games being very close, however not all games were nip & tuck, some pairs enjoyed big leads only to have the margins trimmed with some great comebacks staged to make it a very interesting comp. After being 13-6 down, Ian Christopherson & Paul Drabble scored on five consecutive ends to take the lead but Neil Fletcher & Dillon Christopherson held their nerve to retake the lead and see out the game to win 21-18. Both pairs had tough previous games with Neil & Dillon overcoming Jack & Nick Clarke 21-15. After a close start, Neil & Dillon stole a lead and unfortunately Jack & Nick couldn’t quite pull it back; whilst Ian & Paul had a scare against Dean Missere & Liz Burkhill as they were in front 19-18 after being 18-5 up but some great bowling on the last two ends saw them claim  the win at 21-18. In the other semi-final Mick Swift & Lisa Christopherson enjoyed a healthy lead but were pegged back by Mel Hobson & Debs Holden but some great leads from Lisa & back woods from Mick ensured their passage to the final with a 21-18 win.
Mick Swift &Lisa Christopherson raced into a 8-0 lead in the final but Neil Fletcher & Dillon Christopherson hit back to go in front themselves at 9-8. In what was arguably the turning point in the game, Mick had the last wood lying three down but his hit turned into one up in his & Lisa’s favour which then saw them to score three on the next end. The jack passed hands several times but the difference being that Neil & Dillon were reduced to scoring ones whilst Mick & Lisa pegged threes. Having said that a couple of threes brought Neil & Dillon back into the game, but Lisa lead superbly once shed’ got the jack back in her hand whilst Mick ensured no more points were conceded with some tidy bowling to run out deserved 21-17 winners.
A great afternoon’s bowling in lovely conditions, competitive but friendly games made it a pleasurable & enjoyable occasion. Thanks to everyone who turned up to make it so with extra thanks to Lisa, Ian & Jack for ensuring players & spectators were kept well watered! Congratulations to Mick & Lisa, commiserations to everyone else, but don’t worry, it’s less than two weeks before we play this years comp so who knows, it may just be your turn this time round?

2020 Club Comp Dates

Sat 5th Sept – Club Doubles Sun 20th Sept – Club Handicap Sat 26th Sept – Club Championship Sunday 4th Oct – Tomlinson Trophy (Round Robin)
To enter please contact Phil Holden on 07507730066