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SMPT books return trip to York for 2019!

SMPT books return trip to York for 2019!

Less than two weeks after the Short Mat Players Tour staged the inaugural Verdemat Bowls British Open, we are pleased to announce that we will be returning to York next season on the 12th and 13th January for the fourth singles ranking event of the 2018-19 season.

24 Jan 2018

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Nigel Nicholls wins the Verdemat Bowls British Open 2018

Nigel Nicholls wins the Verdemat Bowls British Open 2018

Nigel Nicholls wins the Verdemat Bowls British Open after beating Dom Reed 9-7 in the final.

Tony Ealham wins the Bronze medal with a 13-10 victor over Paul Walker.

Peter Roberts wins the Plate after a 10-8 victory over Andy Howard and Keith Tinney wins the Shield 12-7 over Steve Durcan.

13 Jan 2018

Verdemat Bowls British Open 2018 Show Mat Line-up

Verdemat Bowls British Open 2018 Show Mat Line-up

We are pleased to announce the line-up for the 2018 Verdemat Bowls British Open at the York & District IBC.

7 Jan 2018

Verdemat Bowls British Open 2018 Draw

Verdemat Bowls British Open 2018 Draw

The Verdemat Bowls British Open draw has now been completed.

20 Dec 2017

British Open title sponsor confirmed!

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.

16 Nov 2017

Entries for the British Open are now open!

Entries for the British Open are now open!

The 2017-18 season brings a new event at a new location on the Short Mat Players Tour. The British Open will be the fourth world ranking event and it will be staged in the beautiful city of York, a popular tourist destination.

1 Jul 2017

British Open: A New World Ranking Event for 2018

The Short Mat Players Tour are excited to announce that a new event titled the British Open will be brought to you next season. The British Open will be the fourth World Ranking singles event in the 2017-18 season and replaces the Swedish Masters.

19 Jan 2017