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UAE bowlers enter World Masters
In one of the most exciting developments since the formation of the Short Mat Players Tour, the 2014 World Masters will now include competitors representing the United Arab Emirates. Four entrants will be making the 7000 mile round trip from the Middle East to Northern Ireland and in doing will become the first short mat […]
English Masters Report
The weekend of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February 2014 witnessed the Short Mat Players Tour’s return to Bromsgrove, England for what was the 4th and penultimate world ranking event of the 2013-14 season, the English Masters, sponsored by Henselite. Bromsgrove Indoor Bowls Club hosted its 3rd SMPT event, as 108 players representing no less […]
Cecil Dillon wins the English Masters
Cecil Dillon has won his first SMPT title at the English Masters after defeating Dimitri Payne 9-8 in the final. Anthony Fautley took the bronze medal after beating Ben Pay 14-12. William Morrison wins the Plate after beating Marc Lancaster 9-8. Nigel Nichols takes the Wooden Spoon final 12-5 against Mitchel Young. A full report […]
English Masters Day Two as it happened
Final: Cecil Dillon beats Dimitri Payne 9-8 Full results and schedule here.
English Masters Day One
Live updates of the first day of the English Masters. Full results & schedule here.
World Masters 2 Bowl Singles
2 Bowl Singles – Friday 11th April – Belfast IBC £5 entry fee Games are played over 21 ends, straight knockout. Losers in the first round are entered into a Plate knockout Great chance to practise before the World Masters on 12th & 13th April Prize Money (to be paid in vouchers) 60% of entry […]
Swedish Masters 2014 – Full Report
The weekend of Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January 2014 saw the Short Mat Players Tour return to Sweden for the second staging of the Swedish Masters in what was the 3rd world ranking event of the 2013-14 season. Once again the Stromstrad Gymnasium was the venue, as 84 players representing 6 different countries were […]
World Masters Update
Following the huge success of the 2013 World Masters, the forthcoming 2014 event was scheduled to run over an extra day from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th April, to cater for the expected increase in entries. After considering the significant amount of feedback received from players who are unable or unwilling to play on a […]
English Masters Draw
The draw for the English Masters has been made. You can watch the draw below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8UzPA7tNMo&feature=youtu.be