The draw for the UK Open has now taken place. You can see the groups here..
Pauline Beattie wins her first SMPT singles title after beating Dan Winmill 12-8 in the final
The draw for the 2022 UK Open has now taken place. You can see the draw here.
Whilst only a couple of events have been possible this season, we are delighted to announce dates for a full 2022/23 season. A welcome return to our World ranking singles events will of course be the main focus but we’ll have our usual team events mixed in too.
Mark Beattie wins the 2019 UK Open after a 13-6 win over Jonas Hager of Sweden.
Don McNamara claims the Plate with a victory over Benny Sjogren and Michael Doorey wins the Shield after a win over Wendy Ford.
We are delighted to confirm Saturday's group matches selected to be played on the SMPT 'Show Mat' at this seasons' UK Open which takes place next weekend at the Falcon IBC, Chelmsford, England.
We will be putting the remaining 20 spots live on our website on Monday 29th April at 6pm (UK time).
17 year-old Alex Kley takes the UK Open 2018 title after beating Jonathan Payne 11-9 in the final after ditching the jack on his first bowl on the last end.
Aled Edwards takes the Bronze medal after beating Sean Quinn 12-11.
Next weekend sees the start of the 2018-19 SMPT season, and our first ranking event, the UK Open.
The draws for the 2018 Bowls Trader World Cup and UK Open have now been made.
As usual, we kick-off proceedings with the Bowls Trader World Cup followed by the first singles ranking event of the season, the UK Open. With 10 qualifying teams, the 4th running of the SMPT Bowls Trader World Cup will include the biggest field to date, while the UK Open will see 192 entrants, the 7th running of the competition will also see the its biggest field yet!
The opening of entries to this summer’s UK Open marks the start of preparations for the first event of the 2018-19 season. Whilst it may be a new season, having already completed six full seasons on the Short Mat Players Tour and having staged over fifty events, participating players can expect to experience well organised and enjoyable tournaments.
Sam Harvey beats Dom Reed 11-3 to claim his maiden SMPT title!
James Trott claims the Bronze over Stuart McSorley while Tony Bell wins the Plate over Mark Beattie. James Bucknall takes the Shield against Kirsty Hatch.
Follow all the action from the 2017 UK Open from the Falcon Bowling and Social Club.
On the weekend of the 19th and 20th of August the SMPT heads to its new home venue of Falcon Bowling and Social Club in Chelmsford, England for the UK Open. Which one of the I86 players from 13 nations will ultimately prevail and become the 2017 Champion?