WCGBA WELSH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 The Welsh Club Championships took place o…

🏆 WCGBA WELSH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 🏆

The Welsh Club Championships took place on Sunday 13th September at Esclusham Bowling Club, with three teams competing — Cunliffe, Rhos Park and Mold Rec — all three of whom had reached the final back in 2025!

WCGBA Officials were on hand throughout, with Simon Walker and Gareth Hughes running the competition and President Peter Higham making the presentations. Thanks also to referees DT Evans, Arthur Peake and Allan Davies, ably assisted by Derek Unwin.

⚡ Semi-Final: Mold Rec. v Cunliffe
A change to the usual format saw Mold Rec. and Cunliffe open the day with a Semi-Final. Cunliffe made a strong start, with Captain Martin Jones (21-18), Robin Bennett (21-7 after an unlucky late “kiss” for Simon Hughes), Ian Jones and Jack Hewitt all leading the way. Mold Rec. fought hard, with best performances from Martyn Evans (21-9), Bob Jones (21-13) and Luke Grocott (21-13).
📊 Final score: Cunliffe 143 – 122 Mold Rec.

🏅 Final: Cunliffe v Rhos Park
After a 20-minute practice session, Rhos Park took on Cunliffe in the Final. Robin Bennett again impressed with a 21-8 win, while Graham Bennett went one better, beating Roger Wilson 21-7. Jack Hewitt, Arwel Davies and Ian Jones all secured solid wins for Cunliffe, while Haidan Williams claimed a 21-14 win over Aileen Coleman for Rhos Park.

The standout games of the Final came from Martin Jones v Mike Chamberlain, where Martin fought back from 10-4 down to win 21-19, and Ivor Jones v Colin Jones Jr, a tense affair that Ivor edged 21-18.
📊 Final score: Cunliffe 158 – 114 Rhos Park

🎉 Congratulations to Cunliffe and Rhos Park, who both qualify for the British Clubs event early next season!

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