West of Scotland Open Champion

Congratulations to Jill Montgomery who won the West of Scotland Open Ladies Singles title last week at Giffnock. This is a huge achievement, the last time Clarkston had a West winner was in 2002.

Vets Inter-club Finals

The Vets Inter-club Finals were played this weekend at Newlands.

Ladies Doubles:
Winners: Pat Darge and Mary Gow
R/U: Lynn McGhee and Lesley Taylor
(decided on championship tie break after 1 set all)









Gents Singles:
Winner: Ross Johnstone
R/U: Errol Hornstein
(straight sets win)















Mixed Doubles:
Winners: Carol Milne and Ross Johnstone
(straight sets win)

Double Top

The Nominated pairs title was retained by Allan Mitchell (l) and Craig Bolling (s) who defeated Malcolm McLaren (l) and newly crowned club champion Jim Meers (s). Allan and Craig forged an early advantage to lead 11 - 2 after 5 ends. Their opponents, winners in 2008, fought back to trail 13 - 15 after fifteen ends, but lost a count of 5 on the 16th end and conceded defeat. With an excellent turnout of members, for what was the only game on, highly appreciative of top class leading from Allan Mitchell the stand out player of the final.

Six For Jim

Finals day was this year sponsored by Anderson McGuire and the players served up some top class performances to enhance the day.

The Championship final today was contested by 2009 winner Jim Meers and defending champion Ian Hudson with the former securing his sixth Championship title at Clarkston. Following close early exchanges Ian pushed ahead to lead 14 - 6 after 10 ends. However, Jim went on to win 11 of the next 13 ends to secure the title with a 21 - 17 win.

In the Vice Presidents, Craig Milliken had a comfortable win against last years runner-up Gordon McIntyre with a 21 - 8 victory.

The Senior Singles brought joy to President Donald Davidson as he upset the punters by defeating favourite Alex Weir. The match was closely fought throughout with Donald holding on to secure the trophy.

Ali Shan proved to hot to handle for Gavin Templeton as he secured a 21 - 10 in this years Murchie Cup.

Congratulations to all on making their respective final.

JUSTIN SERVES UP A CONE INSTEAD OF DOUBLE FAULTS!

This week our very own Justin Notley takes to the small screen appearing in the latest Scottish Rugby advert for the current Rugby World Cup warm up games. To save you having to watch hours of STV the video is attached.

Murchie's Marauders

Ken Murchies rink of John Burns, Gordon McIntyre and Malcolm McLaren continued their good form to win the 2011 Nominated Fours title. John Burns replaced Iain Thomson at lead and continued in the fine form his predessor had shown during the 1st week.

With victory all but secured prior to the last game following a crushing 12 - 1 defeat of their nearest challengers, Craig Bolling's rink, Ken's rink went on to win the league undefeated. Victory means they will represent Clarkston at the prestigous David Marshall Memorial trophy at East Kilbride. So the marauder's can test their metal against international teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in 2012.

Saturday Coaching

The Saturday block of coaching will continue from Saturday 3rd September with an 8 week block. Further details are available by contacting Carol Milne.

Indian Summer For Alishan Mixed Fours

This years mixed fours sponsored by the Alishan restaurant proved to be a great success. Club sponsors Ali and Chico not only provided the prizes but some of the best mixed pakora available in Glasgow to help spice up the lunch menu.

The competition was played in great spirit, especially when the bar opened, and the eventual winners were Joan McArthur, Morag Martin, Alex Shaw and Allan Mitchell who are pictured below with club sponsor Ali.

This was the 21st year of sponsorship from Ali and Chico and the bowlers are already looking forward to next years event.