Home club – Milwaukee Lake Park
When and where did you first start bowling
Calgary Alberta – 1983 to 1986; then resumed in Milwaukee in 2000
What do you like about lawn bowling? What keeps you coming back?
First and foremost, lawn bowling is a great community of people, who care not a wit for anything but only if you enjoy the game. As for the game, when I learned lawn bowls is like a puzzle – choosing among a myriad of options the one shot that will yield the result you want – I was hooked. I also love that the game is hypnotic and takes you to a place where time stands still.
What brand and model of bowls do you use?
a. 10-12 second green – Drake’s Professional or Henselite Classic
b. 14-16 second green – Drake’s Professional
What size lawn bowls do you use?
Size four
How many sets of bowls do you presently own?
I own three but use only two.
What type of grip do you use? (finger-tip, claw, palm, other)
Claw grip, with all fingers on or between the dimples.
How do you initially select your line? (point on bank, spot on green, shoulder-arc of bowl, overall visualization of green, other)
I start with a point on the bank and then draw a line back on to the green, fixing my gaze on a spot about 1/3 way down green. Eventually I’ll just use the spot on the green unless mat gets pulled out.
What game do you prefer to play and why? (i.e. singles-pairs-triples-fours)
Pairs. I like the camaraderie, the strategy and shot selection process, and fact that I can blame someone else if all goes wrong! 
What is your goal during trial ends?
Finding the line.
In singles, do you usually take the mat or give it away?
Give the mat away…usually.
In a clutch situation, are you more likely to draw or drive? (assuming both shots could work)
Draw
What self-talk/mantras do you use during a game?
“Leads win games.” – “It’s just a draw!” (credit to Carl Landgren) – and my new favorite, “There’s always room for cream.”
Do you prefer whites or colored attire for tournament play?
Color!
Which is your favorite bowling green in US?
For playing – Sun City AZ, either Lakeview or Bell; for scenery – Laguna Beach CA. Then again, I like any green where I win!
What one rule of the game would you like to see changed?
The “hammer” rule – let’s go back to the way it was. If you win the end, take the mat. End of story.
What else would you like people to know about you?
I drive 80 miles for privilege of bowling on Saturdays in summer – married to a lovely woman who allows me to pursue my passion (or ‘obsession’ as she calls it) – have two young adult children who roll their eyes at the mention of lawn bowling – ordained Lutheran minister and work as director for international personnel
List your major lawn bowling accomplishments
2009 US National Championships Singles – Gold
2009 US Open Singles – 1st in 2nd flight
2008 US National Championships Pairs – Silver
2005 US Open Fours – Silver
