Finals Day at the 2026 Bowls North Harbour Masters delivered everything a championship occasion should — quality bowling, tight contests, and a touch of theatre that made the first live stream of the day a genuine success.
Viewers were treated to a compelling feature match that quickly became the talking point of the day: the battle of the Sues & Pauls. Two experienced pairings stepped forward in the Mixed 70+ final, each with deep club pride and plenty of supporters behind them.
- Sue Whiteman & Paul Whiteman — Mangawhai vs. Sue Renwick & Paul Curren — St Heliers
The symmetry of the names added charm, but the bowling added substance. From the first ends, both combinations settled confidently, drawing with precision and showing the calm, measured play that defines Masters competition. A Final Worthy of the Stage
The match unfolded with excellent rhythm — tight heads, clever conversions, and momentum swinging between the two pairings. The Whitemans brought their trademark consistency, while Renwick and Curren countered with sharp tactical calls and well‑timed attacking shots. The Whiteman team held the game together and ended up winning the final of the Mixed 70+ section the Runners up gave a good battle.
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Spectators on the bank enjoyed every moment, and those watching online were treated to clear visuals, steadycommentary, and a match that perfectly demonstrated why the Masters continues to grow in stature.
The morning settled quickly into that special Finals Day rhythm: focused players, quiet concentration around the rinks, and bursts of applause as ends turned on a single inspired bowl. Every match carried its own storyline — momentum shifts, tactical battles, and moments of brilliance that reminded everyone why the Masters remains one of Bowls North Harbour’s most respected fixtures.
As the final heads were played and champions confirmed, there was a genuine sense of pride across the venue. The standard of bowls had been exceptional, the sportsmanship admirable, and the organisation seamless. The 2026 Masters will be remembered not only for its competitive spirit but also for the warmth and professionalism shown by Browns Bay Bowling Club as Finals host.
With another successful Masters now complete the winners & runners-ups are as follows:-
Mixed Pairs 70+
Winners – Paul Wightman & Sue Wightman – 14
R/up – Sue Curran & Paul Renwick – 8
Mixed Pairs 55-69
Winners – Stephen Campbell & Dana Taylor – 11
R/up – Croot & Pat Farrington – 4
Womens Pairs 70+
Winners – Adele Ineson & Connie Mathieson – 14
R/up – Margaret Eames & Kerin Roberts – 7
Mens Pairs 70+
Winners – Michael Jelly & Gordon Jenkins – 12
R/up – Lindsay Gilmore & Grant Keats – 11
Mens Pairs 55-69
Winners – Kevin Robinson & Paul Williams – 14
R/up – Jerry Belcher & Steve Hoeft – 4
Womens Pairs 55-69
Winners – Estelle Hickey & Linda Ralph – 15
R/up – Sacha Collins & Dana Taylor – 10
Mens Fours 55-69
Winners – Davis Gordon, Kerry Lark, Alan Skeer & Phil Taylor – 8
R/up – Tony Balogh, John Coogan, Fred Pereeti & David Windler – 6
Womens Fours 55-69
Winners – Jeanine Browns, Croot, Donna Davison & Judy Smith – 16
R/up – Helen Briant, Hanaan Shahwan, Kathy Stevens & Carol Voshaar – 14
Mens Fours 70+
Winners – Tony Gray, Mort Jones, Stephen Liddington & Frankie Lim – 16
R/up – Chris Bailey, Wayne Harris, Paul Hollows & Allan McQuoid – 6
Womens Fours 70+
Winners – Jamie Chen, Adele Ineson, Keiko Kurohara & Connie Mathieson – 12
R/up – Muy Chhour, Judi Farkash, Elaine McClintock & Glenda Rountree – 11
Bowls North Harbour extends its sincere thanks to all clubs that generously hosted this year’s Masters Tournament. Your support and hospitality were invaluable.
Grateful acknowledgement is also given to the many volunteers who worked tirelessly throughout each day, ensuring the smooth running of every event. Our appreciation goes to the Umpires, who diligently stepped into their roles whenever called upon, and to the Tournament Directors with their careful coordination kept the programme on track.
Together, your efforts shaped a successful and memorable Masters Tournament for all involved.
