Steve Ashburn and Dave McRoy won the Over Sixties Doubles Competition at Netherfield Bowling Club after they defeated Roy and Tony Moxham 21-20 in a dramatic final.

Both Ashburn and McRoy, who claimed the prize of £100, had to dig deep for the win in a highly competitive game.

The competition, which was sponsored by PWA MOT Service Centre, attracted many bowlers from across the County on a fine day at Netherfield Bowling Club.

Earlier Ashburn and McRoy eased into the final after they defeated Keith Jones and Peter Dobson 21-6,

While Roy and Tony Moxham had to battle for the win as they defeated Bill Thompson and Alan Asbury 21-15.

The next Open Competition to be hosted by Netherfield Bowling Club will be the Charter Standard Doubles, which begins on Saturday 28 August with a cheque for £500 up for grabs.