Isle of Man County Crown Green Bowling Association

The Onchan Commissioners Any Combination Doubles took place on Saturday with a field of 27 pairs taking part.

At the quarter finals stage the Noble’s father and son pairing of Andy and Lee Greggor lost out 14-21 to Glynn Hargraves and Matthew Quirk (South Ramsey/Onchan). John Kennish and David Bradford beat Lynda Cadamy and Sue Gawne (Marown/Noble’s) to same score. In the other half of the draw Caroline Whitehead and Kevin Firth (Port Erin/Douglas) won 21-16 against Peel pair Gilly Clarke and Lynda Wilson, whilst an all Onchan game was won 21-9 by Kevin Quirk and Steve Parker against Maureen Payne and Roger Payne.

At the semi-final stage Hargraves and Quirk built up a 14-8 lead against Kennish and Bradford only for the latter pair to pull the deficit back to one at 15-16. Three scoring ends from Hargraves and Quirk ensured safe passage to the final with five chalks scored to seal a 21-15 win. In the other semi-final ,Quirk and Parker won to single figures 21-9 against Whitehead and Firth.

In the final Glynn and Matthew got hold of the game after conceding singles over the first two ends to lead 11-7, then extended the lead further to 16-11. Kevin and Steve scored a two, on the following end Kevin headed towards compost corner put two bowls within 15 inches, which Glynn beat with his second bowl. Steve played a reaching bowl, playing out the counting bowl cleanly to count for three to tie the score at 16-16.

Glynn and Matthew picked up a single and two over the next two ends, to lead 19-16. With Kevin and Steve lying two on the following end the jack got moved slightly, however crucially this resulted in a four to put the Onchan men in the lead 20-19. On the final end Kevin’s bowl went unbeaten to seal a 21-19 victory to pick up the title for a second time in three years.

The presentation was made by Kevin Quirk and Will Penhallurick, thanks were given for the running of the competition, the refreshments provided throughout the day, with the trophy & prizes presented by Derek Crellin, of Onchan Commissioners to whom the Club are grateful for the continued support.