(L-R) Singapore bowls coach Bernard Foo, Bronze medallist Philomena Goh, Singapore male bowls player Anthony Loh, returning from Gold Coast, Australia after competing at the World Bowls Champion of Champions. PHOTO: SINGAPORE BOWLS
SINGAPORE – When she found herself drawn with British opponents at last week’s World Bowls Champion of Champions tournament in Australia, Singapore’s Philomena Goh felt nervous initially.
The 64-year-old lawn bowler, who had previously played in pairs, triples or fours, was making her international debut in the singles event on the Gold Coast.
But she just focused on what she needed to do on the greens of the Robina Bowls Club. “I didn’t want to think too much about it and just concentrated on my own game, tried to give them a good game. And it ended up well,” she said.