Yearly Archives: 2015
2016 Swedish Masters Preview
With the 4th ranking event of the season rapidly approaching, we take a closer look at the impact of the draw for the 108 entrants who make up the 18 groups in the 2016 Swedish Masters.
Draw for the 2016 Swedish Masters
The draw for the 2016 Swedish Masters has now been made.
Draw Details for Swedish Masters 2016
Deatils for the draw for the 2016 Swedish Masters which will take place on Tuesday 15th December at 7pm GMT.
Ireland’s Lisa Douglas & Jal Richardson take World Pairs Masters title
Lisa Douglas & Jal Richardson win the World Pairs Masters after an 11-7 victory over Ryan Knight & Ollie Hipkiss of England.
Michael Ivings, James Smith, James Trott & Paul Pomeroy win World Fours
Michael Ivings, Paul Pomeroy, James Trott & James Smith win 8 - 7 against Bronagh Toleman, Martin Simcock, John Manely & Lee Toleman..
2015 World Fours & Pairs Masters Preview
We’re halfway through the season and it’s time for a break from the singles action as we head to Bromsgrove IBC for the World Fours & Pairs Masters this coming weekend. Starting on Saturday, we will see a capacity 32 teams fight it out for the much coveted SMPT Fours title and the top prize of £800. Back to defend their crown are Lisa Douglas & Jal Richardson from Ireland, who this year team up with Marty Trainor and Gary Culbert.
WATCH: European Masters Final – Joel Hager v Gary Moore
Relive all the action from the 2015 European Masters Final between Sweden's Joel Hager and Ireland's Gary Moore.
Full commentary is provided by SMPT Director and 2 times World & British Isles Champion, Simon Pridham.
World Fours Masters & World Pairs Masters draws
The draws have been made for the World Fours Masters on the 5th December and World Pairs Masters on the 6th December at Bromsgrove Indoor Bowls Club.
Joel Hager wins the 2015 European Masters
Sweden's Joel Hager claimed his maiden SMPT singles title after beating Gary Moore of Ireland 14-5 in the final.
Sibe Laureys took the bronze medal after beating Paul Pomery while Marcus Almen claimed the Plate & Saskia Schaft the Shield.
European Masters Day One
Live updates from the opening day of the 2015 European Masters.
European Masters Preview
This weekend sees us heading to mainland Europe as the singles series continues.
European Masters Draw
The draw for the 2015 European Masters has now been made. Click here to see the groups.
Cyprus Grand Prix 2016
Following the success of the inaugural event in June 2015, we are delighted to confirm the full details for the Short Mat Players Tour’s return to Cyprus next summer for the second Cyprus Grand Prix!
Short Mat Players Tour Fixtures: 2016/17
We are delighted to announce the dates for next season’s Short Mat Players Tour events.
Norwegian Open
Earlier this year the Short Mat Players Tour announced that the European Masters is moving to Norway for the 2016-17 season. We are pleased to confirm that the event, which will be staged at Skien Fritidspark near Oslo on the 29th & 30th October 2016, will be titled the Norwegian Open.
WATCH: Ramada Plaza Irish Open Final – Andrew Morrison v Dimitri Payne
Relive all the action of the Ramada Plaza Irish Open 2015 Final between Andrew Morrison from Ireland and Dimitri Payne of Belgium.
Dimitri Payne wins the Ramada Plaza Irish Open 2015
Belgium's Dimitri Payne wins his maiden SMPT title after defeating Andrew Morrison of Ireland 8-7 in the final.
LIVE: Ramada Plaza Irish Open 2015
Live updates of day one of the 2015 Irish Open sponsored by Ramada Plaza. Follow live scores of the matches on the show mat plus updates from the rest of the action.