MEDIA RELEASE 

2009 Golden Nugget goes National!

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of  Tweed Heads Bowls Club, 

Mr Peter Howell announced today that the 2009 Golden Nugget 
Invitation Singles has gone NATIONAL! 

The current State Singles Winners from each STATE - Men & Ladies - will be invited to play in the 2009 Golden Nugget and will play against each other in SECTIONAL PLAY ! 

The 2009 Golden Nugget field of 12 players - Men & Ladies will consist of 
5 invited bowlers + wildcard entrant from the Tweed Prestige Open Mixed 
Singles in Section A PLUS 6 State Singles winners in Section B 

Mr Howell said "the Tweed Heads Bowls Club is recognised internationally for its ability to present major tournaments that are advantageous to the 
participants and provide first class entertainment to many thousands of 
spectators. 

The Golden Nugget is the "Jewel in the Crown" of prestige tournaments 
held at the Tweed Heads Bowls Club and has over the years been won by the 
best players in Australasia We are delighted and thrilled to open up the Golden 
Nugget to all Australian State Singles Winners to participate in a truly 
National Singles Prestige Tournament". This means that any bowler in the 6 
States of Australia has the opportunity to play in the 2009 "National Golden 
Nugget" 

PETER HOWELL  
Chairman of the Board 

FORMAT 

Section "A" - 5 Invited Golden Nugget bowlers + wildcard 

Section "B" - 6 State Singles Winners from NSW, VIC, WA, SA, QLD and
TAS 

The top two bowlers in the State Singles section will be pitted against the the 
top two bowlers in the Invited Golden Nugget section in semi finals and 
final on the final day! 

Semi Finals AM - Winner of Section "A" versus Runner Up in Section "B" 
Winner of Section "B" versus Runner Up in Section "A" 

Final PM - Winners of Semi Finals 

The 2009 Golden Nugget will commence with Round 1 on Monday 
August 3rd and conclude on Thursday August 6 

Monday - Round 1 at 1.00pm - after the opening ceremony commencing at 11.am 
Tuesday - Rounds 2 & 3 
Wednesday - Round 4 & 5 
Thursday - Semi Finals AM - Final PM 

for further information contact 

Greg Kelly 
Bowls Development Officer   gregk@thbc.com.au    www.thbc.com.au