It has been a tough 18 months for former BDO World Champion Jelle Klaasen, with a persistent wrist injury scuppering his progress on the PDC circuit. The Dutchman faced Gary Anderson in the 2015 PDC World Championship semi-finals, but his dropped down the order of merit after failing to continue his excellent form from the 18 months ago. Despite this, the 31-year-old is confident of … Continue reading Klaasen confident despite injury worries
The World Matchplay has been a fixture of the PDC calendar for well over two decades and returned to the Winter Gardens in 2018 for it’s 25th staging. Despite being one of the smaller venues on the circuit, the Winter Gardens has become a spiritual home of the sport, especially to 16-time Matchplay champion Phil Taylor. ‘The Power’ will not be taking to the oche … Continue reading The World Matchplay 2018 – Ultimate guide
After last weekend Vegas extravaganza, the World Series returns to our television screens this Friday and eight of the best from the PDC take on eight Asian qualifiers in the Shanghai Masters. To help you get to know the qualifiers in China, here’s a little bullet point to each competitor. Royden Lam Royden Lam will be one of the more familiar names in the tournament. … Continue reading Getting to know: Shanghai Masters qualifiers
The US Darts Masters returned to our screens this weekend with eight PDC pro’s taking on regional qualifiers from North America. Following Jeff Smith’s success in the North American championship, the PDC were out to show what they can do in Las Vegas. Here are five key points from the weekends action to catch you up with all the goings on from the past couple … Continue reading US Darts Masters – Five things you may have missed
Former BDO World finalist Jeff Smith booked his place in the 2018 PDC World Darts Championship by defeating John Norman Jnr in the final of the North American Darts Championship in Las Vegas. In a nervy final, the pair exchanged blows in the opening legs of the clash. Two legs on the spin meant Smith assumed control at the midway point despite a crucial double … Continue reading ‘The Silencer’ confirms Ally Pally return in 2018
The US Masters returns this weekend as eight regional qualifiers and seven PDC Pro’s took to take the title from Michael van Gerwen. It is only the second staging on the revamped tournament and many qualifiers will be making their debuts on the big stage. To help you get to know the names and faces of North America a little better I have combined a … Continue reading Getting to know: US Masters qualifiers
After the outing to Denmark a fortnight ago, the European Tour returned to Germany for event nine of the season. Another sensational tournament that would see the first nine-dart leg nailed for over five years on the European Tour. As ever we had shocks and smashing averaged a plenty. Read on to find out more… 5. Home nation delight for German foursome There was plenty … Continue reading European Darts Matchplay – Five things you may have missed
With the World Matchplay just three weeks away, the race to make it to Blackpool is almost over with just one European Tour event remaining before the cut off date. Of course many of the big names have already secured their spots for the second most prestigious tournament on the calendar, but there are still four places up for grabs. Already qualified through main order … Continue reading Five places remain in race for the Matchplay
After Mervyn King stole the show to take Tuesday’s ProTour title at the Barnsley Metrodome, the field of 128 players returned to South Yorkshire for a second crack at gaining a midweek title. 5. Lewis sets the standard It was a day of mixed feelings for Jamie Lewis as he produced some of his best darts since that famous semi-final run at the 2018 World … Continue reading Players Championship 16 – Five things you may have missed
The Players Championship series returned to Barnsley for midweek showing of ProTour action. With Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson again missing the event, there was a chance to plenty of players to scoop the jackpot or maybe seal their first title of the season. 5. Plain sailing for big stars in round one It was easy going for the PDC’s big stars in round … Continue reading Players Championship 15 – Five things you may have missed
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