23-06-2025
Local bowling talent shows their mettle
VANDERBIJLPARK – The Vanderbijl Bowling Club has reason to celebrate after a historic and thrilling performance at the Sedibeng Open Masters tournament, held on June 14 and 15 at Iscor Bowls Club. This prestigious tournament, considered the crown jewel of district bowls, featured 12 elite men and women competing in a singles format across five games per section.
The top players then faced off in Sunday's finals. In a nailbiting finish, Lauren Coetzee edged out 16-year-old Amber Alexanders 21–20 in the women's final, with the final bowl on the end securing her the gold.
Alexanders, a rising junior from Vanderbijl, made history as the youngest female finalist ever. Bronze medals went to fellow junior Sonya Fourie and Annemarie Victor. The men's Masters also saw Vanderbijl talent rise to the top. Seasoned player Barend Steyn claimed gold, with Lourens Badenhorst taking silver.
Joggie Viljoen and Morné Kretscher earned bronze medals. The club is also proud of Alexanders and Badenhorst, who earlier this year clinched bronze in the District Mixed Pairs competition held in May. Vanderbijl Bowling Club expressed its gratitude to Iscor Bowls Club for hosting a memorable event. For more information on how to become involved in bowling, contact Chris Kruyshaar on 079 517 4665.
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