Open and Over 60 State Pairs Champions Crowned

Maree Gibbs and Tracy Foster have survived an epic battle to win the State Women’s Pairs after sneaking home against Emma Spicer and Wendy Wilson 21-17 in the final. Gibbs and Foster led by two going into the last end, Spicer and Wilson held two until a great conversion by Gibbs and draw shot by Foster took control of the end. A couple of near misses by Wilson and the Gibbs/Foster combination took home their first gold as a pair, a second silver medal in a row for Spicer and Wilson.

Chloe Stewart and Katelyn Inch defeated Pauline Laverty and Lorraine Callaghan 22-12 to win bronze.

Brothers Dale McWhinney-Shillington and Dean McWhinney have won their first State Men’s Pairs title after defeating Sean Ingham and Sean Baker 26-15. The brothers started well to lead 10-3 and then again at 19-6. Baker and Ingham clawed their way back to trail 20-14 before the brothers steadied to claim the title without playing the last end. McWhinney-Shillington said it was one of the most enjoyable days of bowls he has had and was thrilled to win the event with his brother.

Brothers Jacob and Kane Nelson won the bronze medal after defeating Adam Moody and Darren Clinkett 27-15.

Across the green in the State Over 60 Women’s Pairs final, Heather Hodgson and Serena Matthews defeated Ruth Smith and Gail Waitai 21-14 to take home gold. Hodgson and Matthews jumped out to an 11-2 lead and then held a similar margin for the remainder of the match to claim their maiden Over 60 Pairs Title.

In the battle for Bronze, Merril Kerss and Lynda Brownen overcame Sue Jardine and Kaos O’Sullivan 32-9.

Max Jaffray and Neville Jenkins picked up their second State Men’s Over 60 Pairs Gold Medal after defeating Ian Apps and Derek Bone 26 -19 in the final. This was the sixth title for Jenkins after winning four titles with his good mate Nigel Smith, a third for Jaffray. It was the first time Apps and Bone had entered the event and were thrilled to pick up a silver.

Kevin Bell and Greg Rolls defeated Chris Treacy and Bruce Hill 29-12 to claim the bronze medal.

Thank you to event sponsor Kevin Campion and Identified Services, and host clubs Robina, Mudgeeraba, Southport, Mermaid Beach, Paradise Point, Broadbeach, Benowa, Paradise Point and Club Musgrave, Championship sponsors Experience Gold Coast and Club Musgrave and Bowls Gold Coast Tweed Media Team for live streaming.

Semi Finals Results

WOMEN’S PAIRS
Maree Gibbs & Tracy Foster 18 def Chloe Stewart & Katelyn Inch 17
Emma Spicer & Wendy Wilson 23 def Pauline Laverty & Lorraine Callaghan 16

MEN’S PAIRS
Sean Ingham & Sean Baker 18 def Jacob & Kane Nelson 13
Dean McWhinney & Dale McWhinney-Shillington 24 def Adam Moody & Darren Clinkett 11

OVER 60 WOMEN’S PAIRS
Heather Hodgson & Serena Matthews 34 def Sue Jardine & Kaos O’Sullivan 14
Ruth Smith & Gail Waitai 26 def Merril Kerss & Lynda Brownen 14

OVER 60 MEN’S PAIRS
Ian Apps & Derek Bone 24 def Chris Treacy & Bruce Hill 18
Max Jaffray & Neville Jenkins 22 def Kevin Bell & Greg Rolls 18

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