What a fantastic day in the Q.Club as the 2019 Larne League Individual was played to a finish from an original entry of 50 cueists. And when the 110th black ball off the day had been potted Bill McIlroy Sr had become our League Champion for his sixth time. Bill, one day short of his 56th birthday, didn't have it easy reaching the Final as he just edged past Tyler McConnell and Wayne Lewis in last frame deciders in his opening matches. And as if those ties weren't tough enough he produced a superb comeback from 3-5 down in his Semi Final against a determined Marty Goudie. Waiting in the Final was another veteran 58 year old Robert Hawkins who had come from 0-4 down in his Last 16 match against Gerry McCorry. Hawkins also beat bookies favourite John Kerr and team mate Michael Wilson to reach his second Individual Final. But the match was dominated by big Bill who after going 0-1 down took the next four racks with some great finishing for a healthy 4-1 lead. Hawkins dug deep and pulled it back to 4-4 but McIlroy wasn't going to be denied and he lifted the Trophy after running off the next three frames on the trot to close the match out at 7-4. Big Bill really is like a fine wine, getting better and better with age, don't bet against him making it seven next season. A big thanks to everyone who took part and to our hosts the Q.Club.
LAST 16
John Kerr V Bye
Wayne Lewis 5-4 Stephen McWhirter
Michael Wilson 5-3 Kenny English
Bill McIlroy Sr 5-4 Tyler McConnell
Robert Hawkins 5-4 Gerry McCorry
Bill McIlroy Jr 5-0 Davy Magill
Marty Goudie 5-2 Dean McDonagh
Craig Johnston V Bye
QUARTER FINALS
Robert Hawkins 5-4 John Kerr
Bill McIlroy Sr 5-4 Wayne Lewis
Michael Wilson 5-1 Craig Johnston
Marty Goudie 5-3 Bill McIlroy Jr
SEMI FINALS
Robert Hawkins 6-3 Michael Wilson
Bill McIlroy Sr 6-5 Marty Goudie
FINAL
Bill McIlroy Sr (Five) 7-4 Robert Hawkins (Ibrox)
FRAMES
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Top photo - A delighted Bill with the League Individual trophy
Bottom photo - Finalists, Robert Hawkins (left) and Bill McIlroy Sr
