After a strong opening day at the Bowls North Harbour Masters, anticipation was high for another exciting round of play — and today certainly delivered. With sunshine across the region and barely a breath of wind, conditions were ideal for bowlers to showcase their skills, take on their opponents, and shine through.
The Men’s 55–69 Pairs arrived at Hobsonville ready to take on the day’s challenge. Several matches went right down to the wire, with high stakes as teams fought to secure qualification through section play. Emerging from the tight competition were the following teams:
Another strong display of bowls unfolded at Mahurangi East and Manly, where the 70+ Men’s Pairs delivered a day of determination and exceptionally tight contests. Every bowl counted as teams fought for those coveted qualifying spots in section play.
Rising through the pressure and earning progression were:
At Sunnybrae, the 55–69 Women’s Fours took to the greens with real assurance, settling quickly into their rhythm and showing impressive composure under pressure. Several standout efforts shone through — smart shot selection, well‑judged weight, and sharp positional play — all of which elevated the standard and made the section genuinely engaging to watch.
The qualifiers for this section were:
Over now to the 70+ Women’s Fours at Browns Bay — another lively contest showcasing plenty of action and polished skill. Many of these players have spent years around the greens, and their experience showed in the way they handled the pressure, produced the telling shots, and stepped up when it mattered to secure their place in the next round. The following teams go through:
Day Two of the Masters 2026 kept the bar high, offering a real glimpse of the calibre of bowls we can expect as the week progresses. If today is anything to go by, the action ahead will be outstanding.