Joe Beattie wins the 2017 World Masters after a 10-5 victory over Mark Beattie becoming the first person to claim back-to-back SMPT titles after winning the English Masters in February.
Gary McNabb takes bronze with Stephen Proctor 4th. P.J. Gallagher wins the Plate and Andrew Jones takes the Shield.
Live updates of the opening day of the World Masters from Belfast Indoor Bowls Club.
We've reached the final ranking tournament of the season and we're heading to the Belfast Indoor Bowls Club for our blue ribbon event, the Henselite World Masters. Who will claim top spot in the World Rankings and who will walk away as the Order of Merit Champion?
The SMPT Show Mat was first launched at the 2015 Henselite World Masters to enable the optimal viewing of special games. The Show Mat has since been used at many events including the Irish Open, Swedish Masters and Norwegian Open. This year we have once again chosen a game from each session which we believe deserves to take centre stage!
Relive all the action from the 2016 Henselite World Masters Final between Gary Burke & Andrew Leckey.
Full commentary is provided by SMPT Director Simon Pridham and 2 times World & British Isles Champion and current World Fours Masters champion James Smith.
Gary Burke beat Andrew Leckey 8-7 to take the title. Sean Conroy finished with the Bronze medal following a 10-8 win against Martin McNicholl.
Eddie Crawford wins the Plate over Gerard Moen and Jonas Hager takes home the Shield thanks to a 15-5 win over Jonathan Payne. Joel Hager seals the Order of Merit title.
Live updates from the opening day of the 2016 Henselite World Masters. Defending champion & World number one Mark Beattie is in Group 6.
This year's World Masters sees 12 countries represented by 210 bowlers who will form 35 groups. With the event now only a few days away, let's take a closer look at what the draw has meant for the contenders to the Order of Merit crown and also how it may impact on those at the top of the World Rankings.
The SMPT Show Mat concept was first introduced at last year’s Henselite World Masters to enable the optimal viewing of select games. Following popular recent appearances at the Irish Open and Swedish Masters, we have once again chosen a game from each session which we believe deserves to take centre stage!
The draw for the 2016 Henselite World Masters has now been made. You can see all 35 groups here.
In an unprecedented move, due to considerable late interest which had resulted in a number of players missing out on a place at the forthcoming World Masters, we have the re-opened entries for a limited period only.
The Short Mat Players Tour’s allocation of rooms at the Ramada Plaza Belfast for the World Masters in April is filling up quickly so please book now to avoid disappointment.
First time SMPT entrant, Stockport’s Liam Smith, speaks to his local radio station, Pure FM, about his recent experience at the 2015 Henselite World Masters.
Mark Beattie won the 2015 World Masters to claim his third SMPT title after a 14-4 win over Paul Canning.
Live updates from the finals day play at the 2015 World Masters. Still a lot to play for in the final group games.
Live updates from the World Masters where Gerry McCabe will look to defend his title.
The 2015 World Masters is so much more than just another bowls competition – but what exactly is riding on it?