Yearly Archives: 2017
Jonas Hager is YPOTS
Congratulations to 14 year old Jonas Hager of Sweden who is the SMPT's Young Player of The Season 2016-17. Jonas, who will be presented with the Ryan O'Neill Award later in the summer, claims the title won last year by Belgium’s Sibe Laureys, by virtue of finishing the season as the highest placed under 18 in the Order of Merit. Sweden's Victor Andersson was in second position with Alex Kley of England finishing third.
SMPT Players’ Player of the Season 2016/17
As the dust settles on yet another great season that saw a new World No 1 crowned, our first ever back to back finalist and then our first back to back winner, we take a look at those players who have stood out above the rest. With two Belgians, four Englishman, six Irish, two swedes, a Welshman & Scotsman who will get your vote and become 2016/17 PPOTS?
An interview with the Short Mat Players Tour!
This video footage shows what happened when David McVeigh, who represents an organisation called the Belgian Project, met with the Short Mat Players Tour. David dropped into Belfast Indoor Bowls Club to witness the action during last weekend’s World Masters in Northern Ireland. He spoke to Phil Mills, one of the SMPT directors, to find out more about the Short Mat Players Tour and the sport we love…
Joe Beattie takes the 2017 World Masters
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.
World Masters Day One
Live updates of the opening day of the World Masters from Belfast Indoor Bowls Club.
Henselite World Masters 2017 – Ones to watch!
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?
Dan Winmill wins the World 2 Bowl Masters
Dan Winmill wins the World 2 Bowl Masters after beating Eddie Crawford on a tie-break.
Steve Puttock took the Plate with a 10-9 victory over Michael Beattie.
2017 Henselite World Masters ‘Show Mat’ Schedule
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!
World 2 Bowl Masters Draw
The draw for the World 2 Bowl Masters on the 21st April has now been made.
Dimitri & Jonathan Payne win the TSR Legal Welsh Grand Prix 3 Bowl Pairs
Dimitri & Jonathan Payne take the TSR Legal Welsh Grand Prix 3 Bowl Pairs title after beating Simon Lewis & Sean Hughes 7-6 in the final.
Karl Hudson & Dan Winmill win the Plate after a 10-3 victory over Don Mcnamara & Derek McCann.
Ross Dunkley & Philip Warr claim TSR Legal Welsh Grand Prix 2 Bowl Pairs title
Ross Dunkley & Philip Warr claim the TSR Legal Welsh Grand Prix 2 Bowl Pairs title after beating Stephen Williams & Chris Willies in the final 15-8.
Tom Harris and Nick Evans win the plate final after beating Kirsty Hatch & Chris Hillier 9-3.
TSR Legal Welsh Grand Prix 3 Bowl Pairs: The Draw
The draw for the TSR Legal Welsh Grand Prix 3-Bowl Pairs has now been made.
TSR Legal Welsh Grand Prix 2 Bowl Pairs: The Draw
The draw for the TSR Legal Welsh Grand Prix 2-Bowl Pairs has been made.
TSR Legal named as title sponsor for inaugural Welsh Grand Prix!
We are delighted to confirm TSR Legal as the title sponsor for the Welsh Grand Prix to be held on 1st and 2nd April 2017.
UK Open 2017 entries go live on 1 March!
Entries to the opening event of the 2017-18 season will be released on general sale on Wednesday 1 March at 6pm (GMT).
Joe Beattie wins the 2017 English Masters!
Joe Beattie wins the 2017 English Masters after beating Martin Simcock 16-1 in the final.
Martin Harries claims Bronze with an 11-3 victory over Ryan Knoght.
Cecil Dillon claims the Plate over John Manley 13-6 and the Shield was won by Adam Easthope with a 12-7 win against Tom Clough.
Day One of the 2017 English Masters
Read all about the opening day of the 2017 English Masters as it happened.