One of the most prestigious events on the Raglan Bowling Club calender was given extra impetus this year with NZ rep and semi professional bowler Ashleigh Jeffcote entering the ladies singles event.
Read more: Jeffcote and Bouzaid 2025 Singles Bowls ChampionsJeffcote learnt to play bowls at Raglan playing twilight. She has been mentored and coached by Terry Green right through her career. She won the singles in 2012/13 when just a youngster. Any thoughts of a quick walkover this year didn’t eventuate as she had to work hard to overcome Kathryn Fitzgibbon, Eileen Stephens and Pim Blair to progress to the final where Bev McDavitt Whyte pushed her all the way before Jeffcote’s class saw her take the title 21/17.
The men’s event was equally gripping with last years winner John Vati meeting Colin Bouzaid in the final. Vati beat Robin Pipe in his semi final and Bouzaid accounted for exciting newbie Malcolm Hunia. The final was very even but Bouzaids greater experience saw him nail more crucial shots. The 21/15 scoreline was a fair reflection of the game with Colin Bouzaid adding the men’s singles title to his two previous wins in 2020 and 2022.
The bowling club is humming along at present with 28 teams contesting the Twilight bowls event. All residents and visitors are reminded that the hugely popular New Years Eve bowls fun day is on again this year on 31/12. Check in is from 12.30pm.
Phone Alan on 021 456751 for more info.
