Burlington Tournaments
Editor: Theresa Kennedy
Date: 2026-07-19
Sunday, July 19 - At the Open Novices Triples tournament, co-sponsored by Carol & Robert Risidore and Amica Glen Abbey, 14 teams showed up to play 3-10 end games. The weather was wonderful, especially after the heat and air quality problems we have had. In first place was Jim Steckle, Liam O'Neill & Clarence Lee. In second place was Dan Oconnell, Mitch Young & Sheila Oconnor (London). In third place was Bruno Richter, Nick Mullen & Rick Vader (Woodstock). One game high aggregate was won by John Burke, Jon Rees & Martin Rees (St. Catharines)while last game high was won by Brian Conroy, Louise Hansen/Nadine Martin & Chris Demerino. Many thanks to Mary Wesko (two hats as co-draw master and umpire) and Fred Alcock as co-draw master. Lots of thanks to Sophie Burrows and Julie Brandl for bar tending and to the hospitality and greens crews. Many of the bowlers and spectators also stayed for snacks and drinks and watched the World Cup Final.
Sunday, June 28 - Ron and Ruby DuFeu Memorial Aussie Mixed Pairs/Women's Pairs is sponsored by Pat & Craig Binnie of the Burlington Lawn Bowling Club in honour of Pat's parents who thoroughly enjoyed lawn bowling, and especially Aussie Pairs, and were good at it too!
There were 16 teams in the tournament. Congratulations to the winners and all the bowlers. Thanks go out to Pat who played, presented, won and tended bar! Thanks also go to the greens team, property team, drawmasters and the hospitality staff.
- 1st place - Peter Andersen & Marie Limanni
- 2nd place - Brian Roussie & Pat Rawluk
- 3rd place - Meredith Bee & Dianne Trask
- 4th place - Patrick Cote & Pat Binnie
- 5th place - Ernie Gersok & Theresa Kennedy
- High one game aggregate - Dave DeFoe & Pat Beaumont
Friday, June 5 - Burlington hosted the 145th OBA Open Singles, the oldest tournament in Ontario (and maybe the world?). Although the two greens were not full, 26 bowlers vied for the honour, and seven were from Burlington. Everyone played 3 games in their pools and then the winners had to play an additional 2 games to get into the money. Many thanks to Mathews Dinsdale for sponsoring the event; to Dave Burrows and Chris Brandl as drawmasters; to the greenskeepers (Jim is a member of that - did he work that morning?); Ken Maitland for umpiring (and he made a lot of calls - utilizing almost every tool); to Lorraine and Josephine for bartending; to Diane, Kay, Midge and all their helpers; Michael Briks for organizing the markers (I believe all the greens were covered by wonderful volunteer markers and scorekeepers); and of course, to the many fans who stayed to watch and cheer.
- Champion - Bill McCollum (Cobourg)
Runner Up - Erik Galipeau (James Gardens)
3rd place - Jim Steckle (Burlington)
4th place - Mark Sanford
1st flight - Mark Pearson
1st flight runner up - Marion Brunton (Burlington)
2nd flight -Rob Galipeau
2nd flight runner up - Derek McKie
3rd flight - Lyall Mix
3rd flight runner up - Dave Johnston
Sunday, May 17 - Burlington held its first tournament of the year, Open Fours, sponsored by Pearl & Pine Retirement Residences. 64 players participated which was enough to make the clubhouse feel crowded on a hot day. Clubs represented included 7 teams from Burlington, 2 teams from Woodstock, 2 teams from Milton,Cosburn Park, Richmond Hill, Port Credit, Chesley, and Oakville.
- First place from Woodstock: Kody Olthuf, Trevor Whyte, Malcolm Whyte & Dylan Jacob
- Second place from Port Credit: Mark McFadyn, Heng Lee, Mark Pearson & Gloria Cheung
- Third place from Woodstock: Derek McKie, Everett Zwiers, Murray Bennewiess & Peter Mutters
- Fourth place from Burlington and Beamsville: Patrick Cote, Pat Binnie, Teresa Bucknall & Trisha Bucknall
- Last Game High Aggregate from Milton: Laura Seed, Rebecca Coon, Anne Morissette & Raymond Cheung.
Many thanks to the spectators, Kitchen staff and barbecuers, Smart Servers, Drawmasters, Greenskeeping Staff and the sponsor. Evan Bingley has put photos on our Facebook page.
