Taylor Support Shropshire Premier Bowls League
With the Merit two days away, we look back at last year’s competition at Allscott.
Strutt clinches title
Stuart Rutter came on top of a decent 28 entries today in the BBranded Premier League Merit after beating Tony Rhodes 21-5 in the final today at a sunny but cool Allscott. Stuart, watched on by his family in the final, never looked back from leading 9-5 against Tony and played exceptionally well on this 25m mark to run out on him despite Tony hitting three good fires which were unlucky not to go his way.
Winner Stuart Rutter (left) with organiser and league treasurer Rob Burroughs (centre) and Runner up Tony Rhodes (right)
In the semi finals it was experience who triumphed over Newport youth as Stuart Rutter overcame an exceptional start by 19 year old Justin Pegram who led him 8-2 over the middle to win 13 in the corners, whilst Tony Rhodes used the other corners to his advantage as he beat 20 year old Jamie King 8.
The Semi-finalists from left, with organiser Rob Burroughs with trophy centre, Justin Pegram, Stuart Rutter, Jamie King & Tony Rhodes
The Flowfit Shropshire Premier League would like to thank Allscott for their hospitality on a quickening smooth surface as well as for the refreshments they put on, Mike Potter for refereeing and taking the pictures and to BBranded for their sponsorship.
Full scores below:
Winner Stuart Rutter with the trophy.
Stuart Rutter with his daugher Jodie (left), Mum Maria (right) and Jackie Rutter (far right).