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World Class Turf Bowling Facilities

Murray Downs Golf & Country Club has three superb, high-quality Tifdwarf grass bowling greens. At a time when many clubs have moved to synthetic greens, we produce the best natural turf greens in regional NSW and Victoria.

We currently host the Bowls Victoria Regional Group sides Tournament and have hosted many other state and national events.

The three greens are supported by plenty of shade structures, a bowls office, toilets, disabled toilet facilities and the John Mayer’s Pavilion with BBQ facilities.

New players are always welcome and we offer support to teach you the tricks of the game, so you will be ready to compete in no time.

What are you waiting for? Take advantage of our world class bowling greens and become a bowls member today! Social Bowls or Barefoot Bowls is another great way to be introduced to the game, just contact the Club for more information on (03) 5033 1422

2025 Bowls Fees

Bowlers Information

Download a copy of the 2024-2025 Bowlers Information Booklet below.
 
Inside you’ll find a complete list of information for bowlers, awards history, dates to put in your calendar, a full fixture for the season and a list of all current members.
Josh Thornton

Club Ambassador: Josh Thornton

I was born with a congenital birth defect and raised in a country town called Wahgunyah situated on the Murray River. Throughout primary and secondary school I was in and out of hospital having major surgery on my right leg, which had a significant impact on my life. Despite all the setbacks, my passion for sport never waned. My positive attitude ensured I would find a sport where I could be competitive. I found lawn bowls. I have been playing for 25 years and have overcome many barriers, finding success, representing my state and my country including the 2018 Commonwealth Games where I won Gold in the Para Triples. I am also the only bowler to have won both an able bodied and para–Australian Open title.

I have been an accredited Lawn Bowls coach for 7 years and have been head coach at several clubs. I am also completing my Master of Management (Sports Management) at Latrobe University and have been working in the Sports Industry for 10 years with experience.

Some of Josh’s recent achievements include: National Singles Men’s Champion – Disability – Australian Open, Victoria Singles and Pairs Champion – Disability – Victoria, Current Member of the Australian Jackaroos Bowls Squad, 2018 Commonwealth Gold Medallist, Clubs Singles Champion, Regional Champion of Champions

2024/25 Committee

Chairperson
Garry McCaig: 0413 188 261

Deputy Chairperson
Harry Whitford: 0448 371 889

Secretary
Dawne Holland: 0402 020 996

Assistant Secretary
Sharron Giddings: 0427 009 897

Tournament Secretary
Dawne Holland: 0402 020 996

Player Liaison Officer
Harry Whitford: 0448 371 889

Uniform Coordinator
Di Scown: 0421 711 431

Murray Region Delegates:
Garry McCaig & Harry Whitford

Committee Members:
Teresa Furnell, Darryl Barry, Carl Fox, Ken O’Bree