Parker Wins Maiden Open Title
Haldane Fisher Mixed Singles Winner 2025 - Karl Parker (Marown)
Photo: Arnie WithersMarown’s Karl Parker won the first official open of the 2025 season, with a 11-10 victory over Bailey McMullan (Mooragh Park) on Saturday 5th April. 46 competitors took part in the Haldane Fisher Mixed Singles Competition at Douglas Bowling Club. With a new format, the competition ran seamlessly with the brilliant weather on their side.
At the quarter final stage Junior bowler Bailey McMullan (Mooragh Park) tied 13-13 with Ballaugh’s Nigel Tebay, with the former prevailing with a bowl off to settle the match. Ballaugh player Mike Spooner progressed as he managed to get past Peter Greenlees (Marown). In the bottom half of the draw Crosby man Karl Parker won 11-6 against Nathan Hamilton (Castletown), whilst home greener Paula Garrett won to the same score against Clare Cooper (Marown).
The semi-finals consisted of McMullan playing Spooner and Parker playing Garrett, with McMullan and Parker getting into the final with 16-5 and 11-7 wins respectively .
McMullan started well with Parker eventually catching and beating her to win by one point 11-10.
A massive well done to all competitors that took part in this new event for Douglas Bowling Club.
Report by Andy Cannell