President Mark wins President’s Day tournament

Overall winners - Richard Stephens, Mark O’Shannessy and Kurt Dixon. Photo TWH

Bourke Bowling Club

A team led by President of the Bourke Bowling Club Mark O’Shannessy won the President’s Day Bowls tournament on Sunday.

In a triples tournament, the team of Mrk O’Shannessy, Kurt Dixon and Richard Stephens ran out winners of the day, and runners up were Willie Orcher, Will Foristal and Jarryd Samuelsson.

The morning winners were the team of Ben Orcher, Douglas Dennis, and Craig Grimes and the afternoon winners were Dale Barker, Trae Wilson, and Blake Barker.

The tournament was mainly played under the newly covered greens on a warm sunny Spring Day in Bourke. About 48 enthusiastic bowlers turned out on the day.

Club President Mark O’Shannessy said is was a great day of bowls played in the right spirit.

Mr O’Shannessy thanked all those who turned up to contribute to a great day of bowls.

“We especially thank the people who travelled from Cobar and Bre to help make a successful and enjoyable day of bowls.

“And congratulations to all the winners on the day” he said, with a big smile.