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Open Competition 2016 Results

OPEN SINGLES 2016

Sunday saw the Club host it’s first Open Singles competition and congratulations go to one of our own members, John Hughes, on being the winner of the inaugural event.

It was pleasing to be able to fill the 32 available places in the competition, which attracted entries from Liverpool, Hoylake, Broughton, Leyland, Kirkham and St.Annes, as well as good representation from local clubs.

John Hughes had started his progress to the final with a potentially difficult tie against Darren Evans from the Brooke Hotel but John won this game surprisingly comfortably, the score being 21-9. This was followed by John’s toughest game of the day against Jimmy Alty from Fleetwood Hesketh which he eventually won 21-19, having trailed 11-7 and 16-12. Having survived this close call, John was able to reach the final with wins against David Bradshaw from Croston Subs 21-13 and John Greenwood of Holmeswood 21-10 in the semi-final. John Greenwood had taken some notable scalps on his way to the last four, overcoming Roy Webster (21-19), Simon Thistlethwaite (21-18) and Steve Wilson (21-13).

In the other half of the draw, Andy Fleming from Kirkham Cons had started with a narrow 21-17 win against local player Bill Hefferan and followed this by defeating Thomas Lowndes from the Broughton and Bretton B.C. In the last eight, Andy faced tough opposition in Andy Draper from nearby Banks St.Stephen’s but was able to run out from 15-14 down to reach the semi-final. Andy’s semi-final opponent was another local player, Bill Roddan, from the Zetland Hotel.
It was Bill who was ahead all the way, leading 14-10 and 18-14 but Andy stayed in touch to eventually win 21-20.

In the final, John Hughes from the host club started strongly, winning 7 out of the first 9 ends to establish a 9-2 lead and although Andy fought back to narrow the gap to 9-14, john was able to use his knowledge of the green to maintain his advantage and eventually take the title, the winning score being 21-10.

At the end of the competition, the prizes were presented by Club Chairman Chris Harding, who thanked the Committee and members of the Club for supporting the first Hesketh Arms Open Singles. He particularly thanked all those who had helped out on the day with measuring and selling a football card to raise funds for the club. These included Jim Finnimore, George Hitchmough, Bill Nowell and Jon Roberts. He also thanked those who had helped with the refreshments, in particular Pat Southworth for providing homemade cakes.

The Hesketh Arms Bowling Club would like to thank all the bowlers who supported this event, especially those who had travelled some distance to take part. We hope they enjoyed their day in Churchtown and look forward to welcoming them back for future events.
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