About John Watson
Born 1945. John Watson is a British bowls player.
John Watson (born 22 November 1945) is a former lawn and indoor bowler from Scotland who competed at the Commonwealth Games.
Biography Watson came to prominence in 1975 after winning the Scottish indoor junior singles title. Three years later he defeated Jim Blake in the Scottish National singles final and then won his first international indoor cap in 1979.
Watson won the 1982 World Indoor Bowls Championship but refused to accept his prize money so that he could compete in the 1982 Commonwealth Games.
He subsequently represented the Scottish team at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia, where he competed in the apirs event, with David Gourlay Sr.. His decision to compete in the Commonwealth Games proved fruitful because he won the pairs gold medal.
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Who is John Watson?
Scottish lawn and indoor bowler
When was John Watson born?
John Watson was born on 22 November 1945.
What is John Watson's occupation?
John Watson is a bowls player.
What nationality is John Watson?
John Watson is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Watson (bowls)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Watson. https://biography.guide/john-watson-bowls-player/
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