The Port St Mary ’any combination threesomes’ took place with great entry of 36 teams on Sunday.

The event was being held on this particular green for the final time, so with 108 individual bowlers taking part, the atmosphere was fantastic.

After a long afternoon and many enthralling matches played on a well-running green, the event ultimately worked its way down to the semi-finals.

In the first of those Paula Garrett, Stuart Garrett and their daughter Harley Garrett (Douglas) took on Glynn Hargraves, son Ryan and Stefan Kelly (South Ramsey), with the latter bringing an end to the good run of the Garrett family team.

It was an interesting match to watch and good to see younger players competing with the more experienced ones.

In the second semi-final, 2020 winners Bob Clark, Jordan Cain and Matthew Quirk (Castletown/Onchan) were up against the equally strong team of Neil Withers, Phil Dunn and Paul Dunn (Marown).

Although the 21-13 scoreline might suggest a one-sided match, every end was hard fought with some good bowling from all six players.

The consistency of the defending champion’s proved the difference, taking them through to the final.

In the final Clark, Cain and Quirk managed to continue their excellent bowling. Hargraves, Kelly and Hargraves also played well, but the defending champions kept the pressure on and came up with the bowls when needed, winning the match 21-11.

At the presentation, club president Pete Collins presented the trophy to the winners and thanked the sponsors - Jacksons Engineering - and everybody at the club that helped make the competition a success.

Port St Mary Bowling Club wish to thank all the competitors and spectators that came down for their support and generosity, and convey its best wishes for the future.