OPEN TOURNAMENT WEEK

The annual Saundersfoot Open Tournament week reached a climax last Saturday when three thrilling finals took place.

In the Osborne Trophy singles, Paul Diment, of Tenby, defeated fellow club member Mike Jackson to gain his second victory in the event, having previously won in 2004.

The Poole Bowl pairs final was won by Saundersfoot father and son Myrddin and Joe Dennis, with a win against Paul Diment and Andrew Muskett in a match that enthralled the watching spectators with the high standard of bowling from all four players.

In the Absolute Bowls Plate event, Lyn Guy from Berwick defeated Richard Whittaker of the home club.

Bowlers from all over the county and beyond had played throughout the week on the excellent playing surface with the weather mainly fine and both competitions open to both males and females for the first time.

At the presentation ceremony, conducted by tournament organiser Paul Blayney, the trophies were presented by Saundersfoot president Ann Lewis and Don Poole, with club chairman Billy Glynn also in attendance.

Paul began by thanking the sponsors of the event, The Heritage Park in Stepaside, Absolute Bowls and Templeton Beer Wine and Spirit Company.

Paul then thanked all the competitors and spectators as well as those who had assisted him, making special mention of Ken James, Neil Hensman and Neville Ruff.

Vice-chairlady Diane Rigden and the ladies section were thanked for providing the food each day, as were those who had supplied cakes and raffle prizes and the members who had served behind the bar.

The markers for the singles games were also thanked, particularly Neil and Nev for officiating the singles finals and Graham Hughes, Alan Rich, Brian Dooley and David Hicks who had manned the scoreboards, as well as Collette Bethwaite who had umpired throughout the day.

Following the trophy awards, Ann Lewis thanked everybody for their support, with particular mention of Paul and Diane for all their hard work, presenting them with gifts on behalf of the club, with her comments echoed by Donny Poole and Billy Glynn.

The full list of results was:

OSBORNE TROPHY SINGLES

Preliminary round: David Walters 19 Brian McKehon 21; Colin Rees 8 Ian Davies 21; Dilwyn John w/o Alan Newbury scr; Myrddin Dennis 11 David Kingdon 21; Richard Whittaker 10 Jake Hancock 21; Graham Hughes 13 Liam Price 21

First round: Brian McKehon 21 Ian Davies 13; David John 9 David Kingdon 21; Jake Hancock 21 Liam Price 12; Mark Driscoll 21 John Haig 20; Steve Williams 21 Phil Jones 16; Billy Glynn 2 Neil Hensman 21; Paul Blayney w/o Ryan Ashworth scr; Paul Diment 21 Jordan Driscoll 8; Colin Jones 21 Steve Dick 16; Iestyn Williams 21 Kath Blayney 12; George Cavell w/o Joe Dennis scr; Shirley Cox 21 Eric Davies 16; Dilwyn Jones 4 Lyn Guy 21; Mike Jackson 10 Nigel Davies 18 conceded; Peter Toomey 21 Tommy Nutt 4; Dilwyn John w/o Idris Power scr.

Second round: Brian McKehon 3 Dave Kingdon 21; Jake Hancock 13 Mark Driscoll 21; Steve Williams 21 Neil Hensman 16; Paul Blayney 10 Paul Diment 21; Colin Jones 12 Iestyn Williams 21; George Cavell 14 Shirley Cox 21; Lyn Guy 20 Mike Jackson 21; Peter Toomey 14 Dilwyn John 21.

Quarter-finals: Dave Kingdon 21 Mark Driscoll 12; Steve Williams 19 Paul Diment 21; Iestyn Williams 21 Shirley Cox 9; Mike Jackson 21 Dilwyn John 10.

Semi-finals: Dave Kingdon 12 Paul Diment 21; Iestyn Williams 10 Mike Jackson 21

Final: Paul Diment 21 Mike Jackson 8.

MEYRICK OWEN

The Saundersfoot St. Brides team in the Meyrick Owen competition continue to top the league, defeating Milford St. Kaths away last week by 23 shots to 15.

They also have games in hand over the chasing pack and were due to play the return match against St. Kaths this week before playing another home game against Fishguard and Goodwick next Tuesday.

POOLE BOWL PAIRS

First round: Rod Bramhall/Pam Bowen 17 Steph Amos/Graham Hughes 18; Paul Diment/Andrew Muskett 22 Marion Evans/Lorna Bissell 11; Eric Davies/Ian Davies 22 Phil Jones/Paul Blayney 21; Neil Hensman/Diane Disney 4 David Kingdon/Mark Driscoll 27; Liam Price/Cameron White 16 Alan Rich/Sandra Ingerson 15; Shirley Cox/David Walters 9 Dion Peregrine/Kieran Peregrine 28; Billy Glynn/Brian McKehon 19 Shaun Peregrine/Keith Peregrine 21; Sue Roden/Paul Sneyd 8 Colin Jones/Ian Davies 29; Colin Rees/Kath Blayney 4 Myrddin Dennis/Joe Dennis 33; Dilwyn Jones/Dilwyn John w/o Val James/Ken James scr; Kath Williams/Peter Williams 7 Mike Jackson/Ryan Thomas 29; Lynne Reyed/Dai Davies 14 John Haig/Richard Whittaker 28; Peter Toomey/George Cavell 18 Tommy Nutt/Lyn Guy 12; Dave King Thomas/Jamie Shields w/o David John/Ryan Ashworth scr.

Second round: Steph Amos/Graham Hughes 9 Paul Diment/Andrew Muskett 26; Eric Davies/Ian Davies 14 Dave Kingdon/Mark Driscoll 21; Liam Price/Cameron White 19 Dion Peregrine/Kieran Peregrine 28; Shaun Peregrine/Keith Peregrine 9 Colin Jones/Ian Davies 25; Myrddin Dennis/Joe Dennis 22 Dilwyn Jones/Dilwyn John 21; Mike Jackson/Ryan Thomas 20 John Haig/Richard Whittaker 7; Jordan Driscoll/Jake Hancock 22 Peter Toomey/George Cavell 17; Dave King Thomas/Jamie Shields 13 Iestyn Williams/Steve Williams 26.

Quarter-finals: Paul Diment/Andrew Muskett 16 Dave Kingdon/Mark Driscoll 15; Dion Peregrine/Kieran Peregrine 24 Colin Jones/Ian Davies 23; Myrddin Dennis/Joe Dennis 24 Mike Jackson/Ryan Thomas 23; Jordan Driscoll/Jake Hancock 22 Iestyn Williams/Steve Williams 18.

Semi-finals: Paul Diment/Andrew Muskett 22 Dion Peregrine/Kieran Peregrine 13; Myrddin Dennis/Joe Dennis 21 Jordan Driscoll/Jake Hancock 19

Final: Paul Diment/Andrew Muskett 13 Myrddin Dennis/Joe Dennis 24.

ST. ISSELL’S 68 FISHGUARD AND GOODWICK 78

The St. Issell’s boys played at Pembroke Dock last Sunday in the Brains Cup final and just failed to win the match by 10 shots.

Rink scores with St. Issell’s first and Fishguard skips only were:

George Cavell, Bob Storey, Mike Ashbridge, Barrie Lee 13 Davo Hughes 23.

Roy Kennion, Mike Carr, Brian Dooley, Nev Ruff 14 Tony Evans 21.

Paul Sneyd, Dennis Ball, Billy Glynn, Brian McKehon 22 Richard Thomas 15.

Alan Rich, David Walters, Neil Hensman, Richard Whittaker 19 Mike Barringer 19.

ABSOLUTE BOWLS SINGLES

Preliminary round: John Haig 8 Lyn Guy 21; Kath Blayney 11 Steve Dick 21

Quarter-finals: Lyn Guy 21 Steve Dick 10; Dilwyn Jones 11 Paul Blayney 21; Phil Jones 21 Billy Glynn 11; Neil Hensman 17 Richard Whittaker 21.

Semi-finals: Lyn Guy 21 Paul Blayney 12; Phil Jones 15 Richard Whittaker 21.

Final: Lyn Guy 21 Richard Whittaker 10.

WEDDING

Congratulations to Stephen Poole and Michelle on their wedding last Friday. The marriage took place at St. Issell’s Church, followed by a reception at the Regency Hall. There were a few sore heads the following day for the club’s open week finals, but Myrddin and Joe must have been sensible as, as reported above, they teamed up to win the pairs. Stephen and Michelle honeymooned at the Celtic Manor resort in Newport and are sent best wishes for their future married life together.

BARBECUE NIGHT

The club are holding a pig roast on Friday, August 11. A few ends of bowls will also take place and fancy dress is the order of the day!