WHAT A FINAL

This afternoon's all Oakley Final of the Whitchurch and District Singles was so close. Rolf Denny roared out to a 16-6 lead but Steve Devonish staged a thrilling come back and when at 18-19 he looked to be holding 3 shots it seemed as if a big comeback was complete. However, the measure went against him so he led 20-19. The next end saw Rolf save the game with his last bowl so 20-20 it was. The final end saw the shot change hands five times but it was Rolf who emerged as the 2026 champion. Congratulations to both players on giving us such an exciting game. In lifting the title, Rolf became the 6th Oakley winner in the last 20 years but surprisingly it was also the third occasion on which both finalists had come from our Club.