The 1988 Men's World Outdoor Bowls Championship [1] was held in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand, from 30 January to 14 February 1988.
David Bryant won a third singles Gold defeating Willie Wood in the final.
The 1988 Women's World Outdoor Bowls Championship was held at the same venue but ten months later.
Janet Ackland claimed the Women's singles, Ireland won the pairs, Australia scooped the triples and fours[4] but England won the Taylor Trophy.
England beat Papua New Guinea 19–14.