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New developments for the 2019/20 season

As we look ahead to another exciting season for the Short Mat Players Tour, we wanted to update you all on developments & improvements coming in 2019/20.

May 28 2019

Players’ Player of the Season 2018/19

What a season we’ve had, and as the dust settles, it’s that time of year where you get to select your SMPT Players’ Player of the Season. We take a look at the players who have stood out above the rest. With one Belgian, four Englishmen, three Irish players, a Swede and a Welshman to pick from, who will get your vote and become the 2018/19 PPOTS?

May 16 2019

Alan Paul wins the 2019 World Masters!

Alan Paul claims his 4th SMPT title after beating Ed Sawbridge 11-6 in the final.

William Boggs takes the Bronze medal after beating Andrew Jones. Martin Harries wins the Plate with a 10-6 victory over Shane Hand and Arwel Morgan claims the Shield with a 9-2 win over David McCullough.

Ed Sawbridge moves to World #1 and also claims the Order of Merit title after a fantastic season.

April 6 2019

Belfast Open & World Masters 2020 date confirmed

We are delighted to confirm the dates for the Belfast Open & World Masters for the 2019/20 season.

May 27 2019

New Entrants Promotion 2018-19: winner announced

Every season we welcome a significant number of new players to events on the Short Mat Players Tour.

To thank those players for entering their first event and to show our appreciation to those who have recommended us, every year we run a special promotion where one of these people wins a new set of Taylor bowls.

May 9 2019

Phil Mills to step down

We are sad to announce that Phil Mills, one of the directors of the Short Mat Players Tour, has taken the decision to step down from his role with the SMPT. We fully support Phil’s decision and are delighted that he will continue to support our progression.

April 26 2019

UK Open 2019 – Entry Update

We will be putting the remaining 20 spots live on our website on Monday 29th April at 6pm (UK time).

April 24 2019

Robbie Foster & Adam Rankin claim the 2019 Belfast Open Pairs title!

Robbie Foster & Adam Rankin beat DJ Wilson & Andrew Leckey in the final of the Belfast Open.

Mark Beattie & Gary Moore take the Plate after beating Geraint Morgan & Arwel Morgan.

April 5 2019

World Masters 2019 – Show Mat Schedule

The SMPT Show Mat enables us to showcase some of the best action from our events.

The Show Mat line-up at this year’s record breaking World Masters does not disappoint! It features no less than 11 different SMPT singles winners, including defending champion Gary McNabb, who between them have amassed 20 SMPT singles titles.

March 24 2019

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World Rankings

Order of Merit

Rank		Player	Points
1	4	Edward Sawbridge	915
2	<>	James Trott	889.13
3	2	Jonathan Payne	884.13
4	<>	Nigel Nicholls	826.63
5	2	Stephen Gale	795.75
6	<>	Mark Beattie	773.50
7	2	P.J Gallagher	766.13
8	1	Stephen Proctor	760
9	1	Peter Roberts	749.88
10	1	Joel Häger	678.88
11	5	Mark Chittock	654.63
12	<>	Jack Pye	650
13	5	Alex Kley	630.50
14	1	Joseph Beattie	605.50
15	5	Jörgen Karlsson	603.75
16	2	Glenn Harvey	590

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Rank		Player	Points
1	<>	Edward Sawbridge	696.00
2	2	Mark Beattie	602.50
3	2	P.J Gallagher	589.50
4	1	Jonathan Payne	583.00
5	2	James Trott	578.00
6	4	Stephen Gale	544.75
7	2	Mark Chittock	525.00
8	4	Alex Kley	505.00
9	1	Peter Roberts	495.75
10	4	Nathan Haire	490.00
11	3	Nigel Nicholls	488.00
12	6	Elliott James	468.00
13	3	Stephen Proctor	442.00
14	5	Joseph Beattie	438.00
15	5	Jack Pye	431.00
16	3	Joel Häger	428.25