World Bowls Tour
World Bowls Tour
Being recognised by all the players as one of the most technically gifted in the sport of bowls David has been on the Professional circuit since 1994 and has never dropped out of the top 16 in all that time.
Winning the Scottish International Open in 2017 and following that with the win in the 2018 International Open that culminated in David rocketing up the World Bowls Tour Ranking List.
Resuming the role as Head Coach for Scotland David and having taken some time out previously David has resumed playing more indoors and has honed his skill set to a fine art in preparation for the season ahead. In recognition of all he has done for the Sport he was awarded the MBE in 2018.
| Date of Birth | 22 April 1966 |
| Occupation | Bowls Retailer |
| Marital Status/Children | Married |
| Hometown | Glasgow |
| Indoor Club | Prestwick B.C. |
| Outdoor Club | |
| Bowls Manufacturer Outdoor | Taylor International |
| Indoor | Taylor Ace 4 heavy |
| Favourite Green | Portable Rink |
| Favourite Food | Chicken |
| Hobbies | Tennis |
| Other items of interest | Music |
2017 World No. 5
| 2001 | 1 | 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 8 | 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 | 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2015 | SF | Just Retirement World Singles |
| 2015 | QF | Just Retirement World Singles |
| 2015 | QF | Just Retirement World Pairs |
| 2015 | R2 | The Co-operative Funeralcare International Open |
| 2014 | R1 | Just Retirement World Singles |
| 2014 | SF | Just Retirement World Mixed Pairs |
| 2014 | QF | Just Retirement World Pairs |
| 2014 | SF | The Co-operative Funeralcare International Open |
| 2014 | R2 | Co-operative Funeralcare Scottish Open |
| 2013 | SF | Fred Olsen Cruiselines World Singles |
| 2013 | QF | World Mixed Pairs |
| 2013 | QF | World Pairs |
| 2013 | R2 | Co-operative Funeralcare Scottish Open |
| 2013 | R2 | Co-operative Funeralcare Scottish Open |
| 2012 | W | The Co-operative Funeralcare Welsh Grand Prix |
| 2012 | SF | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines World Singles |
| 2012 | W | World Mixed Pairs |
| 2012 | R1 | World Pairs |
| 2012 | R2 | Co-operative Funeralcare Scottish Open |
| 2011 | RU | Welsh International Open |
| 2011 | QF | World Pairs |
| 2011 | R1 | Potters Leisure Resort World Singles |
| 2011 | QF | Co-operative Funeralcare Scottish Open |
| 2010 | RU | World Mixed Pairs |
| 2010 | RU | World Pairs |
| 2010 | R1 | Welsh International Open |
| 2010 | QF | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 2010 | SF | Co-operative Funeralcare Scottish Open |
| 2009 | W | World Mixed Pairs |
| 2009 | RU | World Pairs |
| 2009 | R3 | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 2009 | QF | Gravells Welsh International Open |
| 2009 | RU | World Matchplay |
| 2009 | R1 | Co-operative Funeralcare Scottish Open |
| 2008 | W | World Mixed Pairs |
| 2008 | SF | World Pairs |
| 2008 | R2 | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 2008 | R2 | Welsh International Open |
| 2008 | QF | World Matchplay |
| 2008 | R2 | International Open |
| 2008 | QF | Dales Sports Surfaces Scottish International Open |
| 2007 | QF | World Mixed Pairs |
| 2007 | W | World Pairs |
| 2007 | SF | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 2007 | SF | Welsh International Open |
| 2007 | QF | World Matchplay |
| 2007 | SF | engage International Open |
| 2007 | QF | Scottish International Open |
| 2006 | SF | World Mixed Pairs |
| 2006 | W | World Pairs |
| 2006 | R3 | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 2006 | RU | Welsh International Open |
| 2006 | RU | engage International Open |
| 2006 | RU | Scottish International Open |
| 2005 | R1 | World Pairs |
| 2005 | R2 | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 2005 | QF | Welsh Masters |
| 2005 | QF | engage International Open |
| 2005 | R2 | Scottish International Open |
| 2004 | R1 | World Pairs |
| 2004 | R3 | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 2004 | SF | Welsh Masters |
| 2004 | RU | BUPA Care Homes Open |
| 2004 | RU | Scottish Masters |
| 2003 | SF | World Pairs |
| 2003 | SF | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 2003 | RU | Welsh Masters |
| 2003 | R1 | BUPA Care Homes Open |
| 2003 | R1 | Scottish Masters |
| 2002 | SF | World Pairs |
| 2002 | R3 | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 2002 | W | BUPA Care Homes Open |
| 2002 | W | Scottish Masters |
| 2001 | R1 | World Pairs |
| 2001 | SF | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 2001 | R2 | BUPA Care Homes Open |
| 2001 | SF | Scottish Masters |
| 2000 | W | World Pairs |
| 2000 | QF | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 2000 | W | BUPA Care Homes Open |
| 1999 | QF | World Pairs |
| 1999 | RU | Potters World Indoor Singles |
| 1999 | RU | BUPA Care Homes Open |
| 1998 | QF | World Pairs |
| 1998 | R1 | SAGA World Indoor Singles |
| 1998 | W | BUPA Care Homes Open |
| 1997 | RU | BUPA Care Homes Open |
| 2015 | WBT Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 2014 | Head Coach for Scotland Bowls since 2012 to |
| 1999 | Soham Masters |
| 1999 | Bryant Cup |
| 1996 | World Singles |
