25/10/2026
β‘οΈβ‘οΈβ‘οΈ Bolts is the champ! β‘οΈβ‘οΈβ‘οΈ
Congratulations to Louie Bolton, the Arbroath & District Pool League Challenge Trophy champion for 2026 ππ
Louie faced Richard Paterson in an incredible final, with both players fighting hard to take the title. They were neck and neck exchanging frames up to 2-2 before Louie dug deep and took the next 2 frames to secure a strong 4-2 lead.
One frame to win and itβs all over, Louie must have felt confident at this point. But Richard showed he wasnβt out of the running yet, playing some fantastic pool to fight it back to a decider.
4-4 and everything to play for! A strong break from Louie but doesnβt have a shot on so has to settle for a containing shot. This was returned back and forth until Rich takes a red to start the potting! But he runs into trouble and opts for an awkward double to the top which doesnβt go for him.
Louie is back at the table with a chance. He pots 2 balls, tries to get his awkward yellow down the rail but it doesnβt go, although stays over the pocket to protect his chances. A safety and containing exchange ensued with both players not wanting to take the gamble. Eventually Rich sees a chance potting a great cut to the top pocket in an attempt to burst Louieβs yellows that are covering the bottom pocket but it doesnβt happen. A great effort but no joy.
He tries to pot his red by playing the white off the cushion but it doesnβt go. Louie is in and wastes no time in clearing up his yellows to take the title! π±ππ
Commiserations to Richard Paterson, this years runner up and well done to Louie Bolton, our winner ππ»ππ»ππ»
Both players played fantastically well all day, fighting their way through a strong field to get to the final.
A quick mention to our semi finalists who just missed out on a chance at the title, John Cargill and Jarred Smith, both played very well all day ππ»ππ»ππ»
Massive thanks to Marc Fleming at Shotz Arbroath for hosting us and to all of his staff for keeping everyone watered, fed and happy all day ππ»ππ»
Well done to Danny Ford, Gordon Smith and Mark Donald for running the event, ensuring the day ran without an issue ππ»ππ»ππ»
