SUE GAWNE WINS LADIES OVER 60’s MANX CHAMPIONSHIP
On Tuesday 11 August, the Ladies Association Over 60’s Manx Championship was held on Nobles 2 green in beautiful weather. Competition attracted an entry of 30 ladies; games played 21 off scratch.
Getting through to the semi-finals were Janet Monk (Mooragh Park) with a 21-6 win against Paula Firth (Nobles); Michele Cubbon (Ballaugh) with a 21-19 win against Hilary Kermode (Castletown A); Jo Smith (Nobles) with a 21-9 win against Rose Waterworth (Ballaugh), and Sue Gawne (Nobles) with a 21-8 win against Alison Stockham (Breagle Glen A).
First semi saw Janet take on Michele. Janet started off the strongest leading 18-8 on 20th end, but never one to give up Michele started to claw back some of the lead taking the following four ends to be only five points behind at 18-13. Janet responded by scoring a double on the next end and despite Michele scoring another single, Janet scored the point she needed to win 21-14.
Second semi was between stablemates Sue and Jo. For much of the game it was evenly contested with the lead changing several times and on the 23rd end the score was level at 16 across. This was the last time Jo scored as from this point Sue scored a double and three singles to take the game 21-16.
With both Sue and Janet playing well all day, the final was highly anticipated. Unfortunately for Janet, Sue commanded the final from the start playing exceptional lead bowls and not giving Janet a chance to get into her stride, won 21-6.
Presentation of trophy and prizes was made by Hilary Kermode, Ladies Association Committee member, who thanked Nobles for hosting the competition; Elaine Moore (Ladies Association Press Officer and sponsor of the competition) for the smooth running of the event and to all the ladies who took part in contributing to a great day of bowling before congratulating and presenting the trophy to Sue.
Many congratulations to Sue on a well-deserved win!