August 2024 CLI Players of the Month
Men’s Player of the Month: Paul Dunn – Marown
Ladies Player of the Month: Janet Monk – Mooragh Park
Under 21’s Player of the Month: Alex Hampson – Noble’s
The men’s pick went to Paul Dunn who impressed as was the only man to win all three of his games whilst representing the Isle of Man County Team at Florence Bowling Club in Stoke at the start of the month. This was followed up with two wins in doubles competitions, with his regular partner in crime Neil Withers as they picked up the Ken Parker Cup on North Ramsey, whilst they also retained the Keenan Fours at Ballaugh. It was a quiet month of league action for Dunn, with MGP interrupting the league fixtures, however Dunn won all three league games played.
The Ladies pick went to Janet Monk who picked up the award once again following her 21-18 win over Kim Hargraves in the final of the Isle of Man Merit. In addition to this Janet led the way in the individual merit for Mooragh Park in the Ladies Over 60’s, with the Ladies Night League won a total of 11 games in August, with seven of these won to single figures.
Alex Hampson picked up the Under 21’s award, winning the Rheuben Thomas Memorial Junior competition at the beginning of the month, as he performed well to take home the Shield. In addition to this Alex won to single figures for Noble’s B, also beat a previous Division Three merit winner Jay Waters 21-14 on his own green.