LOCHGILPHEAD Bowling Club faced a tough test in their first match in the Argyll West League as they faced defending champions Tarbert.
The game ended Lochgilphead four points 59 shots against Tarbert six points 53 shots. Lochgilphead had some success, winning against Oban fours and Oban senior fours. They lost out in the singles to Argyll.
The team fared better in the second match in the Argyll West League on May 19, pipping Oban to the win. At the end of the match the two were level on five points each so it went to shots where Lochgilphead won 61-45.