Castlefields reached the final of the BCGBA World Club Championship but were defeated by Parkfield Labour club by 15. Castlefields led by 4 after the first four games off with Champion of Champion Mike Beer leading the way winning 8, while Owen Jackson had won 13 for the North Lancs & Fylde side. But Parkfield took 3 out of the back four, with Wayne Ditchfield winning 11, Gary Ellis 12 and Dave Watters 14. They had beaten Castle S&SC by 17, taking 5 of the winners, the best being Mike Beer 8. Steve Morrey and Mike Yearsley were best for the Cheshire side, winning 16. The Quarter Finals saw them shock 2015 winners Thongsbridge by 14 shots in their first game, Leighton Roberts the best winning 6, while Craig Gant’s 8 best win was in vain for the Yorkshire side.
Sir John Bayley’s Elliot McGuinness was best winner for the George 11 but couldn’t prevent them from losing by 40 to Parkfield in the Quarter Finals.
Full scores are here.
Salop Leisure and the league would like to congratulate Castlefields on their effort.
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