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Live updates from the finals day play at the 2015 World Masters. Still a lot to play for in the final group games.

Live updates from the World Masters where Gerry McCabe will look to defend his title.

The 2015 World Masters is so much more than just another bowls competition – but what exactly is riding on it? What has the draw for the World Masters meant for the event favourites? Who are the contenders for the Order of Merit Crown? How does the draw affect the Race to the World Cup? […]

It just wouldn’t be a SMPT event if we didn’t make some improvements or try something new! At this year’s World Masters, for the first time, we will choose one game from each session to be played on the ‘Show Mat’. The Show Mat will be positioned in the best location to enable spectators to […]

The draw has now been published for the 2015 World Masters.

The information for the draw is now available. You will be able to watch the draw on shortmatplayerstour.com on Thursday 9th April.

As we approach the World Masters, the final ranking event of the 2014-15 season, we take a closer look at the provisional standings to see which players are still in with a chance of qualification for the 2015 World Cup! With the World Masters winner able to attain a maximum of 165 ranking points, the […]

Friday 17 April 2015 sees the return of the popular World 2 Bowl Masters. The ‘2 Bowl’ competition is the precursor to the main event and as such is staged the day before the World Masters. It is unique in the short mat calendar and attracted over 80 entries last year. The ‘2 Bowl’ is […]

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 […]