KAREN MURPHY
Which Henselite bowl do you use?
DREAMLINE
XG
XG
I've chosen the Dreamline XG for the arc of the bowl and its reliability.
I started when I was 11 years old at Shoalhaven Heads BC. I used to ride my bike down to watch dad play and nagged him to give me a go.
To continue to play at the top of my game.
- Member of the Australian Bowls Squad for 22 consecutive years
- Represented Australia at the 1998, 2002, 2006, 2014, and 2018 Commonwealth Games, achieving 1 Gold and 3 Silver medals across the Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours disciplines.
- Represented Australia at the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 World Championships, achieving 4 Gold medals and 2 Bronze medals across the Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours disciplines.
- Represented Australia at the 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2015 Asia Pacific Championships, achieving 5 Gold medals including the Overall Women's Team championship, 2 Silver medals and 2 Bronze medals.
- Represented Australia at the 2019 Multi-Nations achieving the Overall Women's Title and Team Championship, and Gold medals in the Pairs and Fours.
- Represented Australia at the 2017 Gold Coast Multi-Nations, achieving 2 Gold medals in the Singles and Pairs disciplines.
- Represented Australia at the 2016 Six Nations International, achieving 1 Gold (Pairs) and 1 Silver (Singles) medal.
- 2015 Hong Kong International Silver Medallist (Pairs).
- 2013 World Champion of Champions Gold Medallist (Singles).
- 2012 South African International Series – Gold medal – Triples.
- 2012 SA International Series – Silver medal – Fours.
- 2012 SA International Series – Overall team gold.
- 2012 Professional Bowls Association Ladies Matchplay Champion.
I enjoy playing with my team mates at Cabramatta. I have had a long standing rivalry on green with Jo Edwards over the years, always a challenge playing Jo, I do enjoy the challenge.
I recently commenced a role as the National Assistant Coach.
I love watching Alex Marshall, a great player on all surfaces.