CHAIRMAN’S SHIELD 2018
The Club’s latest competition was held on Saturday when members played for the Chairman’s Shield. This is a random pairs, with pairings drawn on the day.
In the top half of the draw, Jim Halsall and Pat McArthur, both previous winners of doubles titles at the Hesketh Arms, were drawn to play together. They proved to be a formidable pairing as they reached the final with wins against Chris Harding and Lynne Smith (21-9), Sue Davies and Mark Rowlinson (21-19) and Mike Dunlop and Norman Simpson (21-14).
Their opponents in the final were Dave Bedford and Terry Corfield, who had overcome Alex Rimmer and Peter Smith (21-20) and Ken Rimmer and Sue White (21-13). Jim and Pat dominated the early stages of the final winning 6 out of the first 8 ends, including two 4s, to establish a 16-6 lead. Although Dave and Terry counted three at the 12th end to close the gap to 11-19, a double at the next end saw Jim and Pat clinch the title with a 21-11 win.
A plate competition was held and this was won by Mike Burrill and Fergal Wright with a 15-4 win against Alex Rimmer and Peter Smith in the final.
Members are reminded that the next event will be the President’s Day, this coming Sunday 5th August (12 noon start). As well as the main competition and plate, light refreshments will be available and a raffle will be held. Any donations of prizes will be very welcome. We hope to see to a good turnout to support Sue Davies in her first year as Club President.