Roden marks his return to motion in model

Having taken a break from the game, the Telford man turned a father – however he’s now celebrated his return to enjoying by successful an enormous cash title.

Sir John Bayley ace Roden gained the £500 first prize within the Bridgewater Open 64 on the Whitchurch membership on Saturday with a 21-15 last conquer Phil Jones of Nantwich Park Street.

Completely satisfied organiser Richard Proudlove mentioned: “The Bridgewater 64 went forward with nice success and the winner was Tom Roden.

“There have been six no-shows, however all had paid, and we will probably be doing it once more subsequent yr!”

Roden, who has performed in all three of the Bayley’s most up-to-date Premier League video games, got here by an anxious 21-20 semi-final towards Steve Rogers (Chester Street) whereas Jones simply bought the higher of Mark Holden 21-19.

Quarter-final scores: Roden 21 Gerwyn Davies 13; Steve Rogers 21 Wayne Rodgers 16; Holden 21 Ian Wilson 9; Jones 21 Will Tyler 6.

However whereas Proudlove was having fun with his day as organiser, the workforce behind the Rhyn Open Trophy at Weston Rhyn have been fuming after no-shows hit their qualifying classes on Saturday.

“There are individuals on this sport actually letting the sport down,” mentioned spokesman Carlos Rodeleia.

“We had three no-shows on the 2 pm session adopted by eight no-shows for the 6pm session.

“Not solely did they let themselves down, they ruined the competitors for everyone else.”