Daylesford president John Anglin said everyone seemed to be committed to bowls this year and the clubs were looking forward to a good year.

"One of the greens is a bit under condition but we're lucky we've got the water bore because that helps a fair bit," Mr Anglin said.

He said the men's pennant started on October 4 with three divisions 2-4-7 and the women's pennant started on October 6 with divisions 1-3.

"We're still short on male bowlers and the numbers seemed to have decreased recently, possibly due to the economic times making it more awkward for pensioners," he said.

He said there was no age limit with bowls and they had a 10-year-old member as a result of the Get On The Greens night, which gave the public the opportunity to have bowling instructions from experienced members.

Smeaton Ladies Bowling Club president Jenny Toos said the club had three pennant teams in divisions one, three and four, and the men's had divisions two, four and six.

"We have a happy, social and fun-loving group with several younger members as well as members who've been with us for years," she said.

Clunes Club president Allan Baird said the greens were looking the best they've ever looked at this time of year and the club had received a grant to get a new green in December this year.