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Stephen Williams wins the 2019 English Masters!

Stephen Williams takes his third SMPT title after coming back to beat Sean Hughes 12-10 which means he wins back-to back titles after his success in York at the VerdeMat Bowls British Open.

Alex Kley takes the bronze medal from Trevor Brian, while Dafydd Howell wins the Plate and Tony Wall takes the shield.

February 9 2019

English Masters 2019: Show Mat Line-up

The draw for the fifth world ranking event of the 2018-19 season has produced several mouth-watering groups that include what promise to be some absolutely terrific games. As always, the SMPT Show Mat will enable us to showcase some of the best action from the weekend’s matches.

February 1 2019

2019 English Masters Draw

The draw for the English Masters, the fifth and penultimate singles ranking event of this season, has now been made.

January 24 2019

English Masters details confirmed for 2020!

We are pleased to confirm that next year’s English Masters will once again be staged at Falcon Bowling Club in Chelmsford, Essex. The event will be staged on the 8th and 9th February 2020 and will be the fifth singles ranking event of the 2019-20 season.

February 12 2019

Verdemat Bowls British Open confirmed for 2020!

Less than one month after staging the second edition of the Verdemat Bowls British Open, the Short Mat Players Tour is delighted to announce that we will be returning to York next season on the 11th and 12th January for the fourth singles ranking event of the 2019-20 season.

January 31 2019

Stephen Williams wins the Verdemat Bowls British Open 2019

Stephen Williams beats Benny Bass 10-9 in a thrilling final. Gareth Stanway takes the Bronze Medal from Saul Featherstone.

Joe Beattie wins the Plate from Grant Soller and Nigel Charles beats Rod Dawson in the Shield.

January 12 2019

Verdemat Bowls British Open: Show Mat Line-up

The draw for the fourth world ranking event of the 2018-19 season has produced a number of exceptional groups and with it, many fascinating games. What is more, the SMPT Show Mat allows spectators to witness games which feature some of the sport’s top names who are taking part in this year’s Verdemat Bowls British Open.

January 4 2019

Verdemat Bowls British Open 2019 Draw

The draw for the Verdemat Bowls British Open 2019 has now been made.

December 20 2018

Alex Kley & Thomas Perris claim the Taylor Bowls World Pairs Masters

Alex Kley & Thomas Perris claim the Taylor Bowls World Pairs Masters title after beating James Trott & Mikey Ivings 11-2 in the final.

Aled & Gethin Edwards claim the Plate after beating Tony Ealham & Pat Goodchild 11-3.

December 2 2018

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World Rankings

Order of Merit

Rank		Player	Points
1	<>	Jonathan Payne	872.13
2	<>	James Trott	860.88
3	<>	Stephen Gale	857.75
4	<>	Nigel Nicholls	835.13
5	1	Edward Sawbridge	833.50
6	3	Mark Beattie	797
7	2	Stephen Proctor	795.50
8	1	Peter Roberts	771.38
9	6	P.J Gallagher	719.13
10	2	Jörgen Karlsson	688.75
11	1	Joel Häger	687.88
12	1	Jack Pye	645
13	1	Joseph Beattie	641
14	4	Glenn Harvey	617.50
15	2	Dom Reed	605.38
16	8	Mark Chittock	597.63

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Rank		Player	Points
1	<>	Edward Sawbridge	541.00
2	2	Stephen Gale	505.75
3	1	Jonathan Payne	504.00
4	1	Mark Beattie	497.50
5	1	P.J Gallagher	474.50
6	3	Elliott James	458.00
7	1	James Trott	456.00
8	1	Nigel Nicholls	449.00
9	1	Mark Chittock	446.00
10	1	Peter Roberts	436.75
11	<>	Jörgen Karlsson	408.25
12	9	Alex Kley	390.00
13	2	Joel Häger	380.25
14	1	Nathan Haire	375.00
15	9	Trevor Brian	374.75
16	2	Stephen Proctor	359.00