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World Bowls Player Rankings 2019/2020

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Complete list of the top 21 players in the world. The top players decided by World Bowls points.

World Bowls player rankings 2019/2020

Lawn bowls world rankings 2019/2020

PosPlayerTotal Ranking Points
1Nicky BRETT127
2Stuart ANDERSON119
3Robert PAXTON112
4Paul FOSTER MBE109
5Les GILLETT105
6Greg HARLOW98
7David GOURLAY MBE97
8Mark DAWES82
9Mervyn KING78
10Jason GREENSLADE77
11Darren BURNETT72
12Mark ROYAL65
13Michael STEPNEY60
14Jamie CHESTNEY55
15Alex MARSHALL MBE54
16Simon SKELTON45
17Scott EDWARDS33
18Wayne WILLGRESS31
19Andy THOMSON MBE24
20Perry MARTIN21
21Graham McKEE19
SOURCE World Bowls

Ranking points explained

The rankings are complied at the end of each season. Points are awarded based on performance in Wold, Scottish, International and Qualifier tournaments.

The top 16 get automatic entry into all World Bowls and Tour ranking events for the next season. The top 8 are also given automatic qualification in the World Mixed Pairs, and can also choose their partner from the top 16 for entry in the World Open Pairs.

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