Difficult choices must be made if road bowling is to thrive

Bowling may have to think very carefully about leaving behind a good source of income. Not a bet was struck at the European Championships weekend, yet every bowler in green exerted every muscle and sinew for themselves, the team, the sport and their country. Greatness is about values rather than monetary value.

A view from behind a bowler. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Tom Honan

Urban legend has it that when asked, “How much money is enough?, John D. Rockefeller, quipped “Just a little bit more”. What he definitely did say though was “Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” 

Herein lies one of sports great challenges.