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2018-19 Dates Part 1 Announcement
We are delighted to announce the dates for the first six events of the 2018/19 season. The remainder of the events in the second half of the 2018/19 season will be confirmed and announced in January.
British Open title sponsor confirmed!
The Short Mat Players Tour is excited to announce that leading short mat supplier Verdemat Bowls Ltd will sponsor the 2018 British Open in York.
Stephen Proctor wins the 2017 EL-VIS Elektro Norwegian Open!
England’s Stephen Proctor beats Christer Nordin in the final of the 2017 EL-VIS Elektro Norwegian Open to claim his maiden SMPT title and also moves to World #1.
Peter Roberts beats Jonathan Payne to claim the Bronze Medal.
Jorgen Karlsson takes the Plate after defeating Andy Thompson and Bjarne Andersson beats Rune Lifjeld in the Shield.
EL-VIS Elektro Norwegian Open Day One
Follow all the latest updates from the opening day of the 2017 EL-VIS Elektro Norwegian Open.
EL-VIS Elektro Norwegian Open 2017- Show Mat Schedule
This weekend the SMPT heads to Scandinavia for the third World Ranking event of the season, the EL-VIS ElektroNorwegian Open which will once again be staged at the international arena at Fritidspark in Skien.
EL-VIS Elektro Nowegian Open 2017 Draw
The draw for the 2017 EL-VIS Elektro Nowegian Open has now been made.
TSR Legal Welsh Grand Prix 2018
This Sunday will see the entries open for our second and third Pairs World Ranking events of the season, the Welsh Grand Prix 3-Bowl & 2-Bowl Pairs.
Alan Paul wins the 2017 Irish Open!
Alan Paul becomes the first player to defend a title on the Short Mat Player Tour after defeating Joe Beattie 9-4 in a great final.
Martin Trainor beats Kevin Conroy to claim the Bronze.
Noel Graham wins the Plate after a 8-7 victory over Joel Hager and Gerard Conroy beats Andrew Jones 11-7 in the Shield final.
Irish Open Day One
Catch up on all the action from the opening day of the 2017 Irish Open from Belfast Indoor Bowls Club.