Thursday, June 27, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

The Ups and Downs of the Game of Bowls

Proserpine Bowls Club thank the Whitsunday Regional Council and the QLD State Government for their generous grants, which greatly supports their club and community.
Last weekend marked the penultimate round of the Men's Pennants season. Division 1 faced Sarina, resulting in a close 60-61 loss despite strong efforts from all teams. Division 5 had a narrow 40-39 win against RSL Memorial. On Sunday, Division 1 won 64-51 against Airlie Beach, and Division 5 won 42-30 against Souths Suburban, highlighted by a thrilling finish requiring an umpire’s call.
This coming weekend, Division 1 plays North Mackay at home on Saturday and Souths Suburban away on Sunday. Division 5 faces Airlie Beach away on Saturday and North Mackay at home on Sunday.
In social bowls, Alen Sanderson, Bruce Uhe, Carol Smith, and Heather Brown won convincingly. On Sunday, the club welcomed visitors from Germany and Adelaide, with Dominik, Kerry, and Heather Brown winning 19-13.
Heather Brown leads the standings with 72 points. The shade project for the Brian Cooke green progresses, with intermediate posts concreted on June 25.

Brett Saroglia lined up to deliver a shot during pennants against Souths Suburban with other Division 5 and Division 1 teams in the background.

Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown

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