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.

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.

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).

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.

2019 World Masters Draw

The for the 2019 World Masters has now been made. You can see all the groups here.

Belfast Open Pairs: draw published

The draw for the third and final pairs ranking event of the season has now been made. Who was drawn alongside the defending champions Alan McCombe and David McCullough? Find out here!