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Cecil Dillon wins the 2015 Swedish Masters
Ireland’s Cecil Dillon won his second SMPT title after defeating Jorgen Karlsson of Sweden 13-5. Nigel Reed beat Mark Beattie in the bronze medal match 12-5. The plate was won by Lars Hansen after he beat Steve Puttock in the while Susanne Kallsvik beat Dick Almen to claim the wooden spoon. Mark Beattie retains the top […]
Short Mat Players Tour 2014 Review
As 2014 draws to a close, we thought we would look back at some of the highlights from the last 12 months. January started with the Swedish Masters and saw Joe Beattie from Ireland claim his third SMPT title after defeating fellow countryman Mark Beattie 10-7 in the final, they would renew their rivalry later […]
A Fantastic SMPT Promotion
Would you like to win a free, new set of bowls? Do you know any bowlers who would enjoy playing in one of our events? In partnership with our tournament sponsors Henselite, the Short Mat Players Tour are pleased to announce the return of a popular promotion relating to the forthcoming English Masters and World […]
England’s Michael Ivings & James Smith take World Pairs title
Michael Ivings & James Smith claimed the World Pairs Masters title after a 8-6 victory over Martin Simcock & John Manley. Last years winners William Morrison & Jal Richardson had to settle for 4th place this time, after losing to Alan Jones & Allan Williams on a tie break. The Plate was won by Chris […]
Irish four take title
The Irish quartet of Andrew Morrison, Jal Richardson, William Morrison & Lisa Douglas claimed the World Fours Masters title at Bromsgrove Indoor Bowls Club after beating Jody Bright, Allan Williams, Alan Jones & Chris Williams 11-9 in the final. James Smith, Paul Pomeroy, Michael Ivings & James Trott claimed the plate with a 17-3 victory […]