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2019-20 Dates Part 1 Announcement
We are delighted to announce the dates for the first six events of the 2019/20 season. The remainder of the events in the second half of the 2019/20 season will be confirmed and announced as soon as possible in the New Year.
WATCH: Norwegian Open Final – Benny Sjögren v James Trott
A Huldra Film and Short Mat Players Tour production…our best bowls coverage yet!
In case you missed this game on Sunday, we are proud to present the recording of our live coverage from the 2018 Norwegian Open Cup Final, between James Trott (England) and Benny Sjögren (Sweden).
Benny Sjogren is Norwegian Open Champion 2018
In a tense game, Sweden’s Benny Sjogren wins the SMPT Norwegian Open 2018. Benny dominated the game from the start however England’s James Trott came back to go in to the final end 8-10 down. Benny bowled a great bowl to take the title 12-8.
Stephen Proctor beat Mitchell Young to win the Plate and Pontus Guldestam wins the Shield Final beating Gunnar Frantzen 10-5.
Norwegian Open 2018: Show Mat Line-up
The draw for the third world ranking event of the 2018-19 season has produced some tough groups and with it, many intriguing matches. What is more, the magnificent hall at Skien Fritidspark provides a superb setting for the SMPT’s Show Mat, allowing players and spectators to witness games of special interest, which feature some of the sport’s top names who are competing at this year’s Norwegian Open.
Norwegian Open Draw
The draw for the third singles ranking event of the season, the Norwegian Open, held at Skien Fritidspark has now been made.
European Open entries go live!
Entries to the inaugural European Open Pairs are now open! The European Open is a brand new competition which will form the second of three pairs ranking events in the 2018-19 season.
Raymond Stubbs wins the 2018 Irish Open!
So that is it for another Irish Open. Congratulations to Raymond Stubbs who claims his first ever SMPT title. Ian Hobson has to settle for silver again after his performance last April at the World Masters.
Ed Sawbridge claims his second Bronze medal from Irish teenager Hannah Cochrane.
Shane West beats Jordan Rankin in the Plate while Norway’s Tone Boe wins the Shield from Ivan Craig.
Irish Open 2018: Show Mat Schedule
The draw for the second world ranking event of the 2018-19 season has produced some exciting matches. What is more, Belfast Indoor Bowling Club provides a fantastic setting for the SMPT͛s Show Mat, enabling players and spectators alike to witness games of special interest, featuring some of the sport’s top names in action at this year’s Irish Open.