Greenlees Park Mens Bowls – 2023 Season News

Congratulations to Mark Devillecourt!

Last weekend we celebrated the wedding of Marc Devillecourt and bride Tara. A wonderful setting in a Mudgee Winery was complemented by a heartfelt and moving commitment ceremony from both husband and wife. Our congratulations to both!

Extraordinary General Meeting

On a different topic, a reminder to all, that we will have our Extraordinary General Meeting on November 19th in the Stockdale Lounge at 10.00 am. The meeting is in lieu of our normal AGM which will be held in May 2024 and will ask members to vote on 3 separate proposals in respect of the clubs organisation.

2024 Major Singles Final – 22nd October

Congratulations to the 2024 Major Singles final winner Marc De ville court and runner-up, Kevan Habgood. Marked by the Pres Ric Cilona. This was a tight game with some exceptional bowling.

Black Friday Bowls Tournament – Friday, 13th October 23

18 teams competed in the Black Friday Bowls Tournament which was proudly sponsored by Trevor Lee & Son.

  • Winners – G. Russel & E. Truesdale – 2 Wins + 19 (Greenlees Park)
  • Second – T. OKane & R. James – 2 Wins + 18 on count back (Greenlees Park)
  • Third – F. Fong & S. Clarke – 2 Wins +18 (Wentworthville Leagues)
  • Fourth – P Kozzollek & J Wheatley 2 Wins +12 (Greenlees Park)

Everyone had a wonderful day out on the green and enjoyed plenty of cold refreshments during the tournament.

To see all the photos taken on the Day;

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Zone 10 Rookie Pairs
Zone 10, Rookie Pairs was held at NorthmeadBowling Clubon the weekend of the 14th & 15th of October. 4 teams from Greenlees Park were represented at the Rookie Pairs.
Congratulations to the two Dave’s who are into the rookie pairs play offs at Raymond terrace, which will be played in late November early December. Commiserations to Chris and Garry who lost by 1 shot in the last bowl

Wayne Comber (Bowls Coordinator)

Mollymook Bowls Tournament

The finale of the Men’s Bowls pennants season unfolded at Mollymook Bowling Club over the weekend of October 6th-9th. Fourteen bowlers travelled down on Friday morning and were welcomed by Ron Walls, the bowls coordinator, with a round of cold schooners.

Saturday saw the traditional Mollymook & Greenlees Cup Challenge between Greenlees Bowls and Mollymook Bowlo, resulting in a tie at one all, Greenlees Park 117 v Mollymook 109. There was plenty of banter by all. On Sunday, the Mollymook Road Runners emerged victorious against Greenlees with a score of 83 to 75.

Special thanks were extended to Ric Cilona, the President of Greenlees Park Men’s Bowls, for organizing the weekend. Gratitude was also expressed to Ron Walls (Bowls coordinator), Brian Thurecht (President), and the bar staff for their hospitality. The players look forward to returning next year for another round of competition at Mollymook Bowling Club.

Wayne Comber (Bowls Coordinator)

Major Pairs Final

Congratulations to Colin Darlington & Myron Kubyk who competed against Jeff Wheatley & Bryan Coulthart and came away victors, winning the Major Pairs Final. The match was closely contested with a seesawing scorecard.

Club Minor Pairs – Finals

Congratulations to Dave O’Connell & Marc DeVillecourt on their win against Paul Koziollek & Marcus Woods 23-15 in the final of the Club Minor Pairs. It was anyone’s game right up to the 18th end, where it was 18-15. A 3 to Dave & Marc on the 19th made it very hard for Kozzy & Woodsy to fix things from 21-15. Another 1 on ends 20 & 21 to Dave & Marc sealed the deal. In all the day could have been anyone’s at any time, but there has to be a winner & a runner up. Congrats boys, you played your shots well.

Club Minor Pairs – Semi Finals

On Sunday 18th of June both semi finals games of the Minor Pairs were played under great sunny conditions. Dave O’Connell & Marc deVillecourt were the victors in their match and Paul Koziollek & Marcus Woods won their match.
The final will be played this Sunday 25th June from approximately 9:30 am.

Club 4’s Final

Sunday the 26th of February saw the Club 4’s Final played at GPBC in what was fine conditions for lawn bowls. High 20’s temps, little to no breeze. What more could you ask for? In the end there can be only one side to walk away victorious. 2023’s 4’s Winners were Eddy Truesdale, Tony Fullagher, Tom Lagreca, & John Houteas with a 21-14 scoreline. The Runners Up were John Goulding, Terry O’Kane, Chris Landas & Garry Savidis. Congrats to the winners & to all who played in general. Two of the players involved are rookie players & should be very proud of their acheivements thus far in their lawn owling journey.

Pennants – Round 1

Saturday the 25th of February saw round 1 of Pennants played. Grade 4 played at home against North Epping & unfortunately didn’t come away with any chocolates. Grade 6 travelled to The Fountain On The Mountain (Putney Bowlo) & came home victorious with a 2 rink win & the third rinks score of 10-15 didn’t reflect the quality of the match. Next week sees Grade 4 away at Wenty & Grade 6 at home against Pennant Hills

Bowls NSW 2023 State Finals

On Sunday the 5th of February our very own Marc Carroillon de Villecourt was representing us at the Bowls NSW 2023 State Finals at the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club. Marc also had a healthy bunch of fellow bowlers from the club there to cheer him on.
In his 1st game, Marc saw himself at 2-12 down against Daniel Scanlon (Engadine) but managed to get back into the game to still register a loss of 13-17.
In his 2nd game against Jason Lawrence (Pacific Palms) Marc won 17-13
In his 3rd game against Joshua Arndell (Maclean) Marc won 17-11
With 2 wins & a loss, Marc didn’t have enough points to move into the semifinals.
Marc, non the less, you should be very proud of your achievements this year in bowls. Your club is super proud of you.

Australia Day Bowls Tournament

The 2023 Australia Day Tournament this year was of a fours format due to one of our greens being out for renovation.

We had a full compliment of teams as a result. Thanks must firstly go out to all of the faceless that in one way or another helped make the day go so effortlessly as usual. You guys & gals are the salt of this club. Thank you very much to Amanda Levick for your photography skills.

Thank you to those clubs that made the effort to travel over & be a part of our day. Please come back to this or any of our other tournaments we put on. You are most welcome. In finishing, well done to the winners of best dressed team & to all the place getters in the tourny. See you all on Aussie Day in 2024 .