Holtwhites Bowls Club News story


Murder Bowls and Food

05 May 2025

 

HOLTWHITES BOWLS CLUB - NEWS

 

Hi everyone,

 

Just a reminder about today's Murder Bowls competition!

 

Please aim to arrive by 14:15 so we can organize the groups for the first round which will start at 1430. We're planning to have food around 17:30.

 

For those who haven't played before, here's a quick rundown of how it works:

 

**Murder Bowls Competition**

 

**Game Setup:**

 

* “Murder Bowls” will have a total of [Number] players (this can be adjusted based on interest).

* You'll be divided into groups of [Number] players, with each group playing on a separate rink.

* Each player will use 4 bowls.

 

**Initial Play:**

 

* Players take turns bowling their 4 bowls in the order their group was drawn.

* Standard lawn bowls rules apply. After all bowls are played, the player whose bowl is furthest from the jack forfeits that bowl. The player with the bowl closest to the jack takes the mat, and play continues in order of proximity to the jack.

* Any bowls that end up in the ditch or outside the rink are eliminated.

 

**Progression:**

 

* Play on each rink continues until only one player remains.

 

**Finals:**

 

* The winner from each rink will advance to the final.

* The final match will be held on the rink with the best view from the clubhouse.

* The same rules apply for the final, although the number of bowls might be adjusted depending on the time.

 

Looking forward to a great afternoon of bowling!