Sunday, 20 May 2012
McDowell is NI Master
In a great boost for local Pool, Carrick Pool League were represented by both players in the Final of the 2012 NIPA Masters. Ed McDowell qualified for the Event as 2011 Carrick Individual Champion and Ellis Martin as 2012 Carrick and 2012 Larne Individual Seniors Champion.
And it was 30 year old McDowell who won the Competition which was played in the Kingfisher Bar, Bangor on Sunday 20th May. His path to victory included a nailbiting 5-4 win over reigning Masters and NI Individual Champion Ronan McCarthy from Ards. He then went on to beat team mate Martin by 6-3 in the Final. Both players play for Whitehead Spartans who are chasing a League and Cup Double this season.
Results
1st Round
N.McKelvey 5-2 D.Duff; E.Martin 5-3 J.Tennyson; E.McDowell 5-2 P.Houston; R.McCarthy 5-1 W.Irvine; K.English 5-3 W.Johnston; G.Neeson 5-2 E.Richardson; Byes R.Christie & V.Taggart
Last 8
R.McCarthy 5-4 N.McKelvey; E.McDowell 5-3 R.Christie; K.English 5-2 V.Taggart; E.Martin 5-3 G.Neeson
Semi Final
E.McDowell 5-4 R.McCarthy; E.Martin 5-4 K.English
Final
E.McDowell 6-3 E.Martin
Frames
McDowell, McDowell, McDowell, Martin, McDowell, Martin, Martin, McDowell, McDowell
In the photo
New Masters Champion Ed McDowell on the right and Runner Up Ellis Martin, left