16-time World Champion, Phil Taylor faces a tough opening test in ‘The Chief’ Colin McGarry. Champion and No.1 seed Robert Thornton will take on, former UK Open Champion, Roland Scholten… Continue reading World Seniors Draw: Taylor Handed Tough Opener
Eric made sure his was the first name on the new trophy after he had been given the previous one, for winning it three times… Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1985
No wonder John achieved perfection in 1984. His stance, composure and simple repetitive throw were never better than this. Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1984 That Perfect Moment
The England domination may have been fronted by Eric but John Lowe was playing a blinder in the supporting role… Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1981
“Claiming your first World Championship is a great achievement for any player… I knew I needed another to prove to everyone that I was a worthy champion. Continue reading The Darts World 50 – John Lowe and 1979
Leighton Rees staked his claim to darting immortality at the first official World Championships. His defeat of John Lowe, in the final, capped the early period of Welsh darting dominance. The much-loved Leighton Rees proved too strong for England’s John Lowe. The ‘red mist’ had featured Rees, Evans, Ridler, and Obbard, among others, hoovering up major events and team titles. Rees himself was one of … Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1978
Just think that, in the modern era, he would still have been eligible for the World Youth Championship and the Development Tour! Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1977
The 16 time World Champion was below his best as he battled past The Heart of Darts in the final match Continue reading Taylor battles past Hedman in Seniors Matchplay
Wolfie Comeback Lights up Lakeside. Martin Adams wins on day two at Senior Darts Masters,. Wolfie rolled back the years to come back from 2-0 behind to defeat Wayne Jones in the sesions last game. Wayne Jones flew out the blocks with a 180 in the opener, before punishing Wolfie’s missed darts in the second leg to win the set. The Wanderer made it four … Continue reading Seniors Masters: Wolfie and Silverback Progress.
Britain has seen some of the world’s greatest sporting captains, many filling those trophy cabinets to the brim. Darts World’s own JR Lott has added a couple of names familiar to those who follow our sport! Continue reading Captains Fantastic
