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Robert Martin wins the 2014 UK Open
Robert Martin claimed the 2014 UK Open after beating Mark Beattie 11-8 in the final. Jal Richardson claimed third place with Martyn Craig fourth. Alan Jones beat Cecil Dillon in the plate final 12-10 and Chris McWhinnie beat Lawrence Moffat in a play-off for the Wooden Spoon.
LIVE: UK Open Day One
Live updates of the opening day of the 2014 UK Open, the first short mat bowls competition of the new season.
UK Open Draw
The draw for the UK Open 2014 sponsored by Henselite has been made. You can watch the video below. Joe Beattie will be returning to defend his title along with Jal Richardson who he beat in the 2013 final. Last years number 1 Cecil Dillon will also be there, as well as Belgium Dimitri Payne who […]
2014 UK Open, sponsored by Henselite
As the start of the 2014-2015 season gets ever closer, we are working hard finalising preparations for our opening event, the UK Open. We have eclipsed last year’s event, with over 120 bowlers from 12 countries already entered! With only 15 spaces still available make sure you do not miss out on a shot at […]
Joseph Beattie wins the 2013 UK Open
The first singles event of the 2013/14 season saw 120 players from 6 countries descend on the SMPT’s new home at Bromsgrove Indoor Bowling Club for the UK Open. The competitors were welcomed by Tournament Director Craig Burgess before play got under way at 9am on 21 mats, including our 16 new Greengauge Tour Mats […]
Short Mat Players Tour Statement
The Short Mat Players Tour are pleased to be working with the English Short Mat Bowling Association. We are delighted to confirm that the following England based events during the 2013/2014 season have all been licenced: UK Open, English Masters and Double Rink. Our World Pairs Masters event is also licenced, but entries are restricted […]