ACCOMPLISHED lawn bowler Andrew Henry has been crowned Soldiers Point Bowling Club’s men’s major singles champion for 2025.
The talented Henry downed experienced campaigner Tony Hinton by 25 shots to 21 to claim the sought-after title in a much anticipated final.
Both bowlers came into the title decider in top form with the wily Hinton having won the Mattara Open singles crown and Henry posting convincing wins in the Soldiers Point quarter final and semi finals..
The premier event was live streamed and a large crowd witnessed Henry jump to a keenly contested 16 shots to 7 lead with high quality bowls by both competitors.
However, in a thrilling tactical battle with both bowlers using long and short ends, Hinton fought back to trail by only two shots at 21 to 23 in the game’s climax.
On the final end, a composed Henry held a one shot lead but with his last bowl, converted this to two shots to open up a four shot advantage and earn the silverware.
By Chris KARAS
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