The opening stages of the Men’s National Champion of Champions Competition, supported by the friends of English Bowling, took place today at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa.

Results:
Last 16:
Andrew Walters (Worcestershire) bt Phil Russell (Hertfordshire) 21-16;
Roger Kendrick (Kent) bt Chris Yeomans (Northumberland) 21-6;
David Pitt (Middlesex) bt Graham Ashby (Warwickshire) 21-17;
Chris Rodgers (Leicestershire) bt David Hubbard (Sussex) 21-17;
John McGuinness (Buckinghamshire) bt Leo May (Hampshire) 21-11;
Charlie Souter (Surrey) bt Dale Spring (Cambridgeshire) 21-13;
Sam Tolchard (Devon) bt Dave Godwin (Wiltshire) 21-7
James Amery (Somerset) bt Andrew Squire (Essex) 21-14

Quarter-finals:
Roger Kendrick (Kent) bt Andrew Walters (Worcestershire) 21-14
David Pitt (Middlesex) bt Chris Rodgers (Leicestershire) 21-19;
Charlie Souter (Surrey) bt John McGuinness (Buckinghamshire) 21-10;
Sam Tolchard (Devon) bt James Amery (Somerset) 21-12;

Official photographs can be viewed and purchased at: www.bobsaundersphotography.co.uk/bowls-events

Entry to the championships is free of charge. Chargeable parking is available in Victoria Park and in nearby town centre car parks. The Tournament Office will be open daily from 8.30am until close of play. Should you have any queries related to the National Championships please telephone 07444 272672.