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Sun City West to host Bowls USA Open in November 2026
Summary
The Governing Board unanimously approved hosting the November 2026 Bowls USA Open (Johnson Lawn Bowls Club as local host). Directors said hosting promotes the community and last year attracted international players; one green will be provided this year due to returfing on two greens.
The Sun City West Governing Board voted unanimously on Feb. 19 to host the November 2026 Bowls USA Open.
Director Nick Turner, chair of the Chartered Clubs Committee, moved that the board approve hosting the Bowls USA Open with the Johnson Lawn Bowls Club as the host club. Turner said the community has hosted the event in previous years and described it as “a good advertisement for the community here.” Directors noted that, because two greens are being returfed, the community can offer only one green to the tournament this year but that club play would not be displaced.
Director Georgia Simmer (recorded variously in the transcript) and other directors praised the event’s community value; one director described attendees from multiple countries in prior years. The board approved Turner’s motion without objection.
Tracy Anderson, identified in the meeting as president of the Johnson Lawn Bowls Club, was present but did not speak during the motion. The board said hosting the tournament showcases Sun City West to visitors and returning snowbird competitors.
The governing board’s approval authorizes staff and the club to coordinate scheduling and logistics with Bowls USA. Directors said they expect the event will generate positive attention for the community and will be managed to avoid displacing regular club members.
