Club Finals – Second Day Update and 4th District Finalist

The second day of the club finals' weekend started with the sun shining and another positive group of players, markers and supporters assembled at the green. The first session saw Gay beat Betty 6 - 8, 7 - 10 in the Ladies' Sets competition, The Joan White Memorial Cup, and Anne B/Neil beat Sabrina/Luke 25 - 19 in the ... More

Club Finals – First Day Update

Despite the weather being overcast and somewhat chilly there was a warm atmosphere on the green today as day 1 of the club finals took place. The first session saw Cherry beat Sabrina 18 - 7 in the Ladies' Two Woods, Gay beat Betty 21 - 5 in the Ladies' Handicap and Neil beat Luke 21 - 15 in the Club Handicap. After ... More

3rd District Final Place Secured

This evening Barry, Martin and Neil played the semi-final of the District Men's Triples at Wandilea. Playing against Streatham Park the game went well for the Wimbledon Park trio who were defending the title they won in 2014. After 9 ends they were 21 - 3 up, before Neil twice promoted his opponents' bowls to drop two ... More

It Was Not To Be…

This evening at Wandilea, Rose (Magdalen Park), Luke and Jonathan played Heathfield for a place in the District final of the Mixed Triples. Unfortunately the opposition proved to be far more consistent and the game was conceded after 13 ends with the score at 5 - 20. Today's result leaves Wimbledon Park with finalists ... More

Latest Mid-week League Result – Another Close Result

This afternoon Wimbledon Park hosted Merton in the latest mid-week league match. Betty, Vernon and Barry put up a valiant effort before succombing 11 - 19. Hector, Luke and Jonathan also fought hard before winning their game 21 - 15. Match result 2 - 6 (32 shots to 34). More

It Isn’t Over Until …

This evening Vanessa (Mitcham) and Neil played Streatham Park for a place in the final of the District Mixed Pairs. In a game which started in heavy rain, Vanessa and Neil opened up a 5 - 0 lead after four ends and promptly dropped a five to bring the scores level. Losing seven of the next eight ends to some very tidy draw ... More

Latest League Match – Tough Going

This afternoon Wimbledon Park hosted Mitcham in the latest league match. Playing with only 10 players the afternoon was always going to be a challenging one. Anne S, (making her league debut), Sabrina and Barry did fantastically well to keep the game as tight as they did, only trailing by two up until the 17th end. ... More

What a Great Start to the Bank Holiday Weekend!

This morning Wimbledon Park took on the 2014 Champions, Belmont, in the semi-final of the District Top 10 Competition. With a place in the final at stake, all games were close. Neil was the first to finish in the Singles posting a 21 - 16 win away at Belmont. Back at Wimbledon Park, Luke and Jonathan were never behind, ... More

Bowls Can Be So Cruel!

This afternoon Barry travelled to West Wimbledon to take on Raynes Park in the semi-final of the District Men's Over 60's Singles. In what turned out to be a battle royal, Barry took an 8 - 2 lead, only for his opponent to take the lead and extend it to 14 - 9. Barry then rallied to get back to 17 - 19, before picking up a ... More

Close, oh so very close!

This evening Barry played South London in the quarter-final of the District Men's Singles. In a close game the scores were even throughout the early stages, before Barry pulled away to lead 18 - 12. Back came the South London bowler, picking up two singles and a four to level at 18 - 18. Two ends later it was all over ... More