Congratulations to all those who have made it through to the Weekend.
12 teams remain in The Devon Hotel Taranaki Men’s Open Fours for 2026, with the top half of the draw still to receive their bye.
All Fours Games start at 9.00am – West End
All Pairs Games start at 8.45am – West End
The post section draw for the Marbles Restaurant Pairs is available.
Marbles Restaurant Pairs Post Section Draw
Lawn Bowls
There is certainly some rain around today, but we remain hopeful of a full day’s play. At this stage, all the greens are clear and play will start on time.
Here is today’s newsletter:
The Devon Hotel Taranaki Men’s Open Fours Post Section Draw 2026 is live.
We have changed Conditions of Play because of forecasted rain for post section play on Friday and Saturday and with the large numbers of qualifiers.
Post Section play on Friday will be 3 rounds of 18 ends.
We understand that players want to play 25 ends, however we feel it necessary to ensure the completion of the tournament, and with weather interruptions there could be a chance that the tournament is further delayed by rain.
The Devon Hotel Taranaki Men’s Open Fours 2026
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Marbles Restaurant Open Fours Pairs Draw
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Thank you for your patience during this wet weather.
At this stage, the weather is settled, so play is expected to start on time.
Here is today’s newsletter:
2.00pm 21/01/2026 – Day 3 Weather Update: Heavy Rain in New Plymouth has flooded greens. Afternoon Play has been abandoned. Round 4 & 5 will be played tomorrow at your scheduled day 4 venues. It is now 3 wins out of 5 to qualify. All Thursday morning games must be played.
The wind has arrived to help keep the rain at bay, although we are still expecting some moisture. Players are required to report as scheduled by 9am to day three venues. The belief at this stage is that all venues will start on time.
In the meantime, below is today’s newsletter:
Click here for day two’s newsletter:
20/01/2026 Weather Update
7:00am – Light Rain, all players please report to their venues.
8.30am – Play has been delayed until 10am, conditions will be assessed between then.
10.00am – Play has been delayed.
12.30am – Play has been abandoned for the day. 9.00am Start tomorrow at your Day 3 venue.
Welcome to the 121st Devon Hotel Taranaki men’s Open fours. For day one’s newsletter click here:
For any team travelling to Stratford-Avon, please note that Regan Street will be closed for road maintenance from Monday 19th January – Friday 23rd January.
Please use the alternative entrance for Stratford-Avon (to the back green) from Hamlet Street. Parking is available, lookout for the sign posted ‘Stratford-Avon Bowling Club’ at 29 Hamlet Street.