The state’s richest lawn bowls tournament for men is underway in Coffs Harbour.
116 competitors from around Australia are vying for a total of $30,000 in prize money at the Park Beach Open Singles event.
Local green keeper Richard Southam is one of those in contention to make Friday’s finals.
Meanwhile, the reigning champion’s curse at the tournament continues.
Last year’s winner John Bain was eliminated by Westport’s Greg Brims who’s now secured a spot in tomorrow’s knock-out rounds.
Not since the event began 11 years ago has a bowler been able to claim back-to-back titles.
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