Hampden Park Bowls Club Finals Weekend
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The Hampden Park Bowls Club finals held over the weekend Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2026 took place in brilliant sunshine. The club has the perfect setting in Hampden Park enhanced by loving tended roses and floral baskets providing a perfect backdrop for some excellent bowling.
The programme commenced with Kevin Brooks, John Ledger and Peter Walker triumphant in the Men’s Triples, whilst Wally Prouten, Sue Smith and Fred Connell won the Mixed Triples. The men’s two wood game was as dramatic as it was close with Russell Stanley just edging out Kevin Townsend by two points. Sharon King comfortably ‘squeaked’ home in the yardstick competition.
The afternoon saw Neil Langford and Mike Crowhurst win the Australian pairs whilst Liam O’Leary reclaimed the Fixed Jack Trophy for the fourth year running. Later in the afternoon Neil Langford won the Men’s Handicap from Kevin Brooks by the narrowest of margins in a thrilling contest. Sue Smith won the Ladies Handicap.
An early start on Sunday saw John Farrell win the Miles Cup, later Graham Whyte and Neil Langford won the men’s Pairs and Sue Smith and Tina Toogood the Ladies Pairs. The ‘Blue Riband’ events had Kevin Brooks getting revenge over Neil Langford in the Men’s Club Championship and Tina Toogood won the Ladies Club Championship.