The Coronado Lawn Bowling Club is celebrating another achievement as father-and-son team Javier and Angel Gomez secure one of only two Southwest Division berths to the U.S. National Lawn Bowling Championships. The duo won the 2026 Southwest Men’s Pairs Playdowns, earning the right to represent the Southwest Division in the National Championships this September in Laguna Beach. Their return to the Nationals is even more significant because two years ago Javier and Angel made history as the first father-and-son team to finish second at the U.S. National Lawn Bowling Championships.
The Southwest Men’s Pairs Playdowns are the official regional qualifying tournament for the National Championships and this year’s competition featured 30 of the top Southwest pairs teams competing in a demanding double-elimination format, with every match consisting of 18 ends. Teams played two matches per day in a test of endurance, consistency, and skill.
When they arrive in Laguna Beach this September, Javier and Angel will proudly represent not only the Coronado Lawn Bowling Club, but also the City of Coronado and the Southwest Division as they compete against the country’s elite bowlers for one of the sport’s highest honors.
