The annual Masters competition at the bowls club saw ten players compete for the Masters Jug on Sunday morning. Jamie Maher emerged victorious, securing his first major title at the club.
Group Stages
Jamie Maher and Reef Peel topped their respective groups, both advancing to the semi-finals undefeated.
Qualifying Finals
Joe Wilson defeated Denise Hujboom, who impressively hit a 180, and then beat Arthur McMinn to face Reef Peel in the semi-final. On the other side, Zak Jaggard beat Jodie Collins but lost to his son, Dave Jaggard, who advanced to the semi-finals.
Semi-Finals
Joe Wilson's experience helped him overcome Reef Peel 4-2. Jamie Maher secured his spot in the final by defeating Dave Jaggard 4-0.
The Final Showdown
In a best-of-nine legs match, Jamie broke Joe’s throw early and took a 3-1 lead. Despite Joe holding his throw to make it 3-2, Jamie held his own throw and broke Joe’s again, winning 5-2. This victory marked Jamie’s first piece of silverware at the club, achieved after four years.
Looking Ahead
The club thanks all participants for a successful event. The next tournament, The Players Club Championship, is on July 14th, with limited spots available. Sign up early to ensure participation.
Congratulations to Jamie Maher for his well-deserved win!
Contributed with thanks to Jamie Maher
Jamie Maher lifting the Jug after claiming The Masters Title for 2024, Photo supplied