Congratulations to Ross Dunkley, who lifted the title, Warwick & Worcester David Perry Men's Individual Merit Champion for 2021.

The competition, which was held at the Drakes Drum saw a great day of bowling culminating in Ross beating Jason Galvin in a hard-fought final 21-18.

The two players route to the final were as follows:

First Round, Ross Dunkley beat Darren Andrews 21-11, whilst Jason Galvin beat Adam Kirby 21-15

Second Round, Ross played Tony Freeth, winning 21-7, whilst Jason beat Callum Mitchell 21-6
Quarter Finals and Ross despatches Greg Smith 21-19 in a tight game, and Jason beat Matthew Price 21-7

Semi-Finals saw Ross beat Elliot McGuinness 21-12 and Jason defeated Ben Harris 21-6

And as we've said before in a very tight final, Ross ran out the winner 21-18

Both Ross and Jason now go forward to the BCGBA National Merit Final, at Heaton Park, Prestwich, Manchester on Saturday, 14th August, with Elliot and Ben on a reserves list should places become available.

Our thanks to the Drakes Drum for hosting the event this year in this strange covid season, and to our Referee's on the Day, John Newsome and Elaine Cosgrave and to Gaz Smith who did a fantastic job of comparing the event.