History of Bowls

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Bowls is popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the United States. Because of its relaxed pace and comparatively light physical demands, it is a popular participant sport, particularly for the elderly. However, there is a considerable professional competition dominated by younger men and women.

Bowls is popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the United States. Because of its relaxed pace and comparatively light physical demands, it is a popular participant sport, particularly for the elderly. However, there is a considerable professional competition dominated by younger men and women. England's most famous bowler is, of course, Sir Francis Drake, who, in 1588, is alleged to have completed his game of bowls before setting sail to defeat the [Spanish armada]?.