Tournament Results: so far . . .

In the semis the Archers reversed last years finals so that Bob is now in the men's final against Graham Robinson whilst Jenny could not repeat last year's win over Helen Burgess who will now be in the final against either Jenny Bywater or Sheila Seddon.The other men's semi saw the two organiser's fight it out with Graham Robinson coming home ahead of Roger Humphrey. The finals will take place on 18 August at Holloway Hill at 6.30pm, all be welcome

LADIES' TOURNAMENT
MEN'S TOURNAMENT

Archers Win One Lose One

Sport Godalming Bowls Finals were held at Milford Bowling Club on Wednesday evening and this year saw the Milford and Holloway Hill clubs battling for the honour of being Champion for 2009. In the ladies final Jenny Archer from Holloway Hill took command from the start winning the first three ends. Helen Burgess from Milford recovered to bring the score to 6 -6 but Jenny regularly drew shot or added to her score with her last wood. Helen had competed well in previous rounds and admitted to playing well taking out previous champion Sheila Seddon in the semi finals. Her form did not continue and Jenny Archer added most ends to the score only allowing Helen a further 2 shots. Jenny completed the match winning 21 – 8.

In the mens event Bob Seddon from Milford controlled the beginning with two counts of three and ran away with a 12 – 2 lead after 7 ends. Bob Archer from Holloway Hill rallied – maybe seeing his wife in command on the adjoining rink – and while not totally finding the green to his liking pulled back to 9 -14 at the midway stage. Bob Seddon looked home at 19 – 12 but a further three ends including a score of 3 brought Archer to within two shots but Seddon drew well to hold the shot count and some spirited firing from Bob Archer just did not get the results. Bob Seddon winning 22 -17.

Joy Poulter Mayor of Godalming attended the evening and kindly presented the trophies to the winners. The Championships have now been run for 7 years and has become the local trophy to win for the local bowlers. Entries have slowly been increasing and it is hoped that all seven clubs in the area will encourage their members to enter next year.

2009 Tournament winners:
Bob Seddon & Jenny Archer
with Godalming Mayor Joy Poulter