Wiltshire’s Royal Wootton Bassett BC have won the Bowls England Men’s National Club Two Fours Competition, sponsored by Dales Sports.
They defeated Devon’s Kings BC in a nail-biting final.
Bassett’s Mike Snell drew to a ditched jack with the final bowl of the match to secure the three shots required for victory.
Earlier in the semi-finals Royal Wootton Bassett defeated Harlow (Essex) whilst Kings beat Vines Park (Worcestershire).
Results:
Semi-finals:
Royal Wootton Bassett BC (Wilts) bt Harlow BC (Essex) 39-12;
Rink Scores (Royal Wootton Bassett skips first):
A Blake G Hatherall, G Morphett & N Collett bt S Hawkins, G Collis, G Kempsell & G Hurley 22-6;
K Anderson, M Biggs, D Godwin & M Snell bt D Larkin, T Cook, G Howell & J Oakes 17-6;
Kings BC (Devon) bt Vines Park BC (Worcs) 36-33;
Rink Scores (Kings skips first):
P Hackett, A O’Neill, H Goodwin & S Tolchard lost to M Leedham, C Barton, G Burbridge & R Moule 13-18;
R Honeywell, M Bass, L Ridout & J Chestney bt D Banks, A Burbridge, S Poyner & L Lane 23-15;
Final:
Royal Wootton Bassett BC (Wilts) bt Kings BC (Devon) 40-39;
Rink Scores (Royal Wootton Bassett skips first):
K Anderson, M Biggs, D Godwin & M Snell bt P Hackett, A O’Neill, H Goodwin & S Tolchard 21-17;
A Blake G Hatherall, G Morphett & N Collett lost to R Honeywell, M Bass, L Ridout & J Chestney 19-22