Kevin Anderson (Aus/Scotland)

Kevin says I am: "THE BOY FROM THE WEST OF SCOTLAND USING THE BOWLS FROM THE WEST OF SCOTLAND."

Which model(s)/size of Taylor bowls do you enjoy playing with and why? I USE SIZE 4 TAYLOR GTR AS THEY ARE SUITABLE FOR THE QUICK GREENS IN SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND AND HAVE A NICE TURN TO THE JACK.

What country/region/club/team do you play for?

I PLAY FOR THE BROADBEACH BULLS. LOCATED ON THE GOLD COAST IN QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA, FORMERLY A MEMBER OF DUMBARTON BC IN SCOTLAND.

When and why did you start playing bowls?
I STARTED PLAYING WHEN I WAS 9 YEARS OLD. I LIVED ABOUT 200M FROM DUMBARTON BOWLING CLUB AND USED TO GO AND WATCH MY DAD PLAY.
ONE DAY I HAD A SHOT AND HAVE BEEN PLAYING EVER SINCE.

Are there any particular stories/incidents you would like to tell us about that relate to your bowling?
I WAS SELECTED TO REPRESENT SCOTLAND IN THE WORLD UNDER 25's AT BROADBEACH IN 2014 AND 2015. THE SECOND YEAR I LOST IN THE SEMI FINAL TO MALAYSIA 21-19. I WAS SITTING IN THE CLUBHOUSE AFTER THE GAME WHILST THE FINAL WAS GOING ON AND I GOT A TAP ON THE SHOULDER FROM THE MANAGER OF BROADBEACH ASKING IF I WOULD LIKE TO MOVE ACROSS AND LIVE AND PLAY FOR THE CLUB. IT WAS QUITE A SURREAL FEELING AND I'M VERY GLAD A TOOK UP THE OFFER.
In the bowling world who do you most admire and why?
I ADMIRE ANYONE WHO GIVES UP THEIR TIME TO MAKE PEOPLE BETTER PLAYERS. BACK HOME MY DAD, MY PAPA AND ERNIE JOHNSTONE TAUGHT ME HOW TO PLAY THE GAME AND GAVE ME PLENTY OF ADVICE. OVER IN AUSTRALIA I'VE PLAYED WITH ROBBIE THOMPSON AND RYAN BESTER A LOT. IT TAKES TIME TO ADJUST BUT THESE BLOKES HAVE BEEN GOOD FOR ME.
Do you have a favourite – film, book, song, football team, actor, etc. It can be more than one if you like.
CELTIC – EVERYONE WHO KNOWS ME KNOWS I'M A MASSIVE CELTIC FAN. I WON THE 2014 SCOTTISH SINGLES USING GREEN, WHITE AND YELLOW TAYLOR INTERNTIONALS WITH A SHAMROCK EMBLEM.

Please list below your major bowling achievements including the year, starting with the most recent (don’t forget to email vicky.goldie@taylorbowls.com with any updated photos or news):

AUSTRALIAN TRIPLES WINNER 2018

EAST LAUNCESTON MAD DOG SINGLES WINNER 2018

HELENSVALE 5 A SIDE WINNER 2017
QUEENSLAND STATE TRIPLES WINNER 2017
DUBBO MASTERS PAIRS WINNER 2017
QUEENSLAND PREMIER LEAGUE WINNER 2017
HONG KONG CLASSIC PAIRS SILVER MEDALIST 2016
HONG KONG CLASSIC SINGLES BRONZE MEDALIST 2016
QUEENSLAND STATE PENNANT WINNER 2015
4 X WORLD UNDER 25 BRONZE MEDALIST
BOWLS SCOTLAND GENTS SINGLES WINNER 2014
BOWLS SCOTLAND GENTS SINGLES BRONZE 2012
DUMBARTONSHIRE BA COUNTY SINGLES WINNER 2011
SCOTTISH AND BRITISH ISLES UNDER 25 SINGLES WINNER 2010
SCOTTISH UNDER 18 SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE WINNER 2008
SCOTTISH UNDER 16 CHAMPION 2006
SCOTTISH INTERNATIONALIST 2013-2015
SCOTTISH UNDER 25 INTERNATIONALIST 2011-15