The Bruce Bond Trophy has been run and won for another year with Daryl McKernan emerging victorious over Dave Mark in a final that went right to the wire.
Dave and Daryl had to fight their way through qualifying rounds held on Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22 to make the final that was held on Monday, March 28 with both getting through some close matches in doing so.
Dave got away quickly to pocket the initial frame and looked like running away with his first title until Daryl knuckled down to stage a comeback victory in the second.
In a decider that provided a perfect example of how well the handicapping system works the final two shots of the evening decided the contest when Daryl coolly potted both the pink and black balls to prevail.
This is Daryl’s second win in three years in this event and he will no doubt be amongst the early market favourites next year, whilst Dave is to be congratulated on making his first final in one of the marquee events.
The recent social contests have highlighted the scope of the sport to attract and include a wide demographic of players. Mia Macheda, who is the youngest member by a considerable margin, played beautifully to take out the final on Wednesday, March 22 over Rick Conomy, whilst Michael Barclay, who is a little more advanced in years than Mia, prevailed over Steve O’Sullivan on March 30.
Coming events include rounds of the Diggers Tribute and Club Challenge with the Autumn pairs being a highlight. This contest sees teams of two playing singles and doubles in a best of five frame format. Current champions are Darren Thompson and Mia Macheda.
Club members are very grateful to ClubMulwala for its recent investments in the clubs facilities.
Both tables have recently been re-covered, providing the snooker club with excellent surfaces to practice and play on, and the club have also been given the go ahead to install new lighting, which will further enhance the quality of the snooker infrastructure. This support is very much appreciated by all regular players.
As people can see on the ClubMulwala website and in its members newsletter, the club welcome new members or anyone who may like to give snooker a try. ClubMulwala sponsors the snooker club very generously so the value for money ratio for players is very high indeed.
There are a variety of events held every Monday and Wednesday evening and there are plenty of opportunities for new players to join or come along to try the facilities out. The snooker club have 2 excellently maintained full size tables, which have recently been re-surfaced, that are available for competition, practice and visitor use, and a regularly updated handicapping system to ensure players from beginners to advanced level can compete equally.
There are also plenty of experienced and skilled players who can help with advice and tips on how to improve your game or perhaps adapt it for those who have played pub or social pool in the past.
Please contact the club on either 0497 062443 or 0418 361779 or visit on a Monday or Wednesday evening by 7PM if you would like to give snooker a try.
