The prestigious Champion of Champions tournament was held last week at Greenlands Bowls Club, attracting top talent from across the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida regions. The event brought together the very best club champions to compete in seven established disciplines, showcasing high-level play across men’s and ladies’ singles, pairs, triples, and fours (rinks).
The early part of the week enjoyed glorious sunshine typical of the Costa Blanca, providing ideal conditions for competitive lawn bowls. However, as the tournament progressed, the weather took a turn. Heavy rain on Saturday forced the cancellation of all scheduled finals, causing significant disruption to the timetable. Despite the setback, organizers quickly implemented a revised schedule for Sunday, allowing the remaining matches to go ahead under improved—though still challenging—conditions.
Thanks to the dedication of players, officials, and volunteers, the tournament was successfully brought to its conclusion. Winners were crowned in each of the disciplines, with hard-fought matches delivering some truly memorable moments.
Most notably, the winners of the men’s and ladies’ singles have now earned the honor of representing Spain at the 2026 World Finals, set to be held at CLUBARHAM in New South Wales, Australia—a fitting reward for their skill and determination.
2025 Champion of Champions – Tournament Winners
Ladies’ Singles
Carol Stobbart (Greenlands) — Match 9
Men’s Singles
Pete Bonsor (Greenlands) — Match 8
Ladies’ Pairs
Sue Wilson & Maggie Furness (Villa Blanca) — Match 8
Men’s Pairs
John Jukes & Graham Richardson (Country Bowls) — Match 9
Mixed Pairs
Maggie Furness & Alan Bannister (Villa Blanca) — Match 8
Mixed Triples
Darren Reynolds, Lisa Bonsor & Pete Bonsor (Greenlands) — Match 10
Mixed Fours
Noel Davis, Mary Dyer, Derek Mooney & Jim McCormack (Emerald Isle) — Match 8
The Champion of Champions continues to be a highlight of the Spanish lawn bowls calendar, celebrating skill, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. Congratulations to all competitors and especially to this year’s champions!
All images courtesy Freddie Willey
