News
Jonas Hager is YPOTS
Congratulations to 14 year old Jonas Hager of Sweden who is the SMPT’s Young Player of The Season 2016-17. Jonas, who will be presented with the Ryan O’Neill Award later in the summer, claims the title won last year by Belgium’s Sibe Laureys, by virtue of finishing the season as the highest placed under 18 in the Order of Merit. Sweden’s Victor Andersson was in second position with Alex Kley of England finishing third.
SMPT Players’ Player of the Season 2016/17
As the dust settles on yet another great season that saw a new World No 1 crowned, our first ever back to back finalist and then our first back to back winner, we take a look at those players who have stood out above the rest. With two Belgians, four Englishman, six Irish, two swedes, a Welshman & Scotsman who will get your vote and become 2016/17 PPOTS?
An interview with the Short Mat Players Tour!
This video footage shows what happened when David McVeigh, who represents an organisation called the Belgian Project, met with the Short Mat Players Tour. David dropped into Belfast Indoor Bowls Club to witness the action during last weekend’s World Masters in Northern Ireland. He spoke to Phil Mills, one of the SMPT directors, to find out more about the Short Mat Players Tour and the sport we love…
2017/18 SMPT Event Dates: Part 2
We are delighted to announce the dates for the remaining events in the 2017/18 season.
Taylor Bowls announces the first Short Mat bowlers to join Team Taylor
Congratulations to both Mark Beattie of Ireland and to Jack Pye of England who were selected to join Team Taylor.
Market leader Taylor Bowls joins forces with SMPT
The Short Mat Players Tour are thrilled to announce a new sponsorship deal with Taylor Bowls which sees the internationally renowned bowls brand become the title sponsor for the World Fours Masters and World Pairs Masters events on 3rd and 4th of December 2016.
Player Stats website transformed
As the saying goes, information is power! With the new SMPT season just 6 days away, we thought it timely to bring you news of further developments to our Player Stats website!
World Rankings twist takes effect after UK Open
The forthcoming UK Open was sold out within 6 days of entries opening, but the 2016 edition of this popular event carries with it more significance than any ranking event ever before!
Bowls Trader & Short Mat Players Tour Launch New Shirts Range
Following their recent confirmation as our 2016 World Cup sponsors, the Short Mat Players Tour are excited to announce the start of a new partnership which sees Bowls Trader become our official clothing retailer.