US Open 2008

Palo Alto will be one of the venues when the US Open is played in the San Francisco Bay Area Sep 13-18, 2008.
See www.USLawnBowls.com for details.

Welcome, novices and experts alike to the wonderful sport of English lawn bowls. It is perhaps the only outdoor activity where men and women, young and old, ex-jocks and ex-loafers, can all compete on an equal footing. But more importantly, it is easy to learn, very low cost, and provides gentle, healthy exercise and pleasant social company for people of all ages. A day on the green will get you out of the house and challenge you to some mental and physical stretching.

Some still call this English Lawn Bowling (much to the chagrin of the Scots.. where it is even more popular!). We are one of the many Californian clubs that have been in existence for over 50 years proving year round that life feels better in the sunshine. Our membership is split almost evenly male and female, from ages 17 to 101!

Recent Winners

The new queens of Palo Alto. In an extra end roll-off final Helene Pier
and Sarah Babin became the ladies pairs champions.

See Tournaments for all the results and schedules.

Men's pairs finalists Fred and Don, with Pete and Bud (winners).

Free Trial Bowling Lessons

Free lessons by arrangement with one of our experienced coaches. And we can always open up a newcomers practice lane. Try before you join. Many of this year's newcomers are already bowling in all draw games. Lessons are usually scheduled around normal draw games or practice sessions. Drop-ins welcome any Sundays.

Corporate Outings / Offsite Meetings / Parties

"So much more than we expected, so challenging, couldn't believe how much fun it is"... quote from execs at recent corporate outing that took over most of the green to try bowls, in addition to their meeting in the clubhouse.

Visitors and newcomers always welcome.

Almost all the draw social games, and more than half the tournaments, are played with teams of both men and women. Challenge your spouse to get off the rocker today. All ages welcome .. from 18 to 88.

LAWN BOWLING SCHEDULE

Winter Hours now in effect

Draw Games: Tues, Thur and Sat at 1:30pm

1:30 pm Sundays - Casual games and beginners' lessons.

Green Closure

The green will be closed to bowling Monday May 12 to Mon June 9th for annual maintenance. If the green recovers quickly we may be re-opening on Sat 7th June. At that time we will switch to summer hours, bowling at 9:30 am on Tue, Thr and Sat.

Members Page

Meet our colorful cadre of members. Now showing off their many individual styles.

Gordon shows how it is all about smooth delivery.

Formal Learning Classes

John Hickson will be offering lawn bowls classes through the auspices of the Palo Alto Rec Dept. (See Spring Catalog - Adult Sports). Learn in a group setting with one of the best club coaches in Northern California. Next set of classes start Wed March 26th.

See also the new Coach's Corner on this site for all John's monthly hints.

Photo Wicks

See Photo Wicks for a running photo gallery of the club players in action - on and off the green.