Taylor Support Shropshire Premier Bowls League
Jon Palmer of Castlefields has won the 2018 Autumn Waterloo with an accomplished display of bowls throughout finals day. He beat Phil Lee in the final 14, having played well long at the end of the game to go 20-11 up and then hold his nerve to finish it off. In the Semi Finals he got past Stuart Mort comfortably 10, and had a great win over hot favourite Simon Coupe in the first game 15, racing into a 15-8 lead and holding Simon off.
Jon on Facebook said “I’ve genuinely no words right now. I’m sorry I’ve not got back to the many well wishes and congratulatory messages over the week, I’m just trying to take it all in at the moment. I am very humbled! I’ll try and respond as best as I can tomorrow. Thank you so much all, it means the absolute world!”
Jon now plays Craig Podmore in the Champion of Champions on Saturday.
Salop Leisure and the league would like to congratulate Jon on his success, even more remarkable after not playing at all last season and doing his cruciate knee just a few months ago!
Full scores are here.
Thanks to Ian Bass for the pictures below:
Jon Palmer receives the trophy and cheque.
Jon Palmer shows off the trophy.
Castlefields team mates Steve Freer and brother Tom congratulate Jon on his success.
Phil Lee congratulates Jon at the end of their game.
Phil and Jon before their final.
Phil and Jon before their game.