James Budd targeting a shot at the pro ranks
SNOOKER: James Budd is the Gosport & Fareham League’s 2022 singles champion.
The 26-year-old from Fareham beat Paul Foster 5-2 in the final at Stoke Snooker Club, Gosport.
Trailing 1-0, Budd won four frames on the bounce helped by breaks of 53 and 64.
Foster pulled one back but Budd secured the seventh thanks to a tricky pink on the side cushion.
The left-hander said: ‘I’m so delighted to have won this. Hopefully this will be a confidence booster in events to come.’
In the earlier rounds, Budd defeated Gary Polkinghorne 4-2, ex-professional Danny Auld 4-3 and Chris Robinson 4-2.
Budd is searching for a sponsor before having a crack at Q School and the chance of turning professional. The end-of-season event carries a £1,000 entry fee.
He said: ‘I won’t be doing Q School this year but maybe next year depending on how my game is and because it is expensive.
‘If anyone is looking for any advertising, I would be happy to put a company logo on my waistcoat.’
BOWLS: Gas Social Bowls Club, based at Northern Parade, are offering free bowls sessions with advice and tuition at their Open Day this Saturday (10am-4pm).
Gas Social is a friendly mixed club, running both men’s and ladies leagues plus tournaments and friendly matches and social events. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Equipment will be supplied, so all you need is some flat shoes.
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