The tungsten prodigies of tomorrow once again congregated in Bristol as the JDC Advanced Tour rolled relentlessly onward, with a cohort of exceptionally gifted teenagers locking horns on the darts oche in pursuit of early-career glory.
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Unsurprisingly – and at this stage, almost ritualistic – Scottish sensation Mitchell Lawrie made the journey back north clutching yet another emphatic brace of titles, further consolidating his burgeoning reputation as one of the sport’s most precocious rising talents.
As per the established format, the quartet of events unfolded as double-headers across two separate days. Navigating his way through a densely populated and highly competitive field, it was Essex youngster Lewis Cook who claimed the opening title, edging past compatriot Jack Nankervis by the narrowest of conceivable margins in a gripping and finely poised final. Aptly nicknamed The Laser, Cook demonstrated admirable composure, overturning a 5-4 deficit by reeling off two consecutive legs to snatch victory.
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Having earlier dispatched Jaydan Walker in the quarter-finals – the very player who had eliminated Mitchell Lawrie in the preceding round – Cook then squeezed past Mongolia’s Tergal Khurelkhuu in a nerve-shredding decider, before replicating that feat against Nankervis to secure the title in dramatic fashion.
Despite an uncharacteristic exit at the last 16 stage, Mitchell Lawrie still registered the highest average of event nine – a scintillating 102.51 – in his demolition of Arthur Allston. However, it is titles that Wee Sox covets, and he did not have to wait long to redress that particular narrative.
The Renfrewshire starlet surged imperiously into the semi-finals of the second Saturday event, where he narrowly overcame fellow Scot Owen Bryceland in a tightly contested encounter. Shortly thereafter, Lawrie added yet another piece of silverware to his growing collection, recovering from a sluggish start to overpower Alfie O’Flynn-Rogers with authority.
Onto Sunday, and there was delight for Ben Townley, who edged past Kaya Baysal in a captivating final, sealing victory in the deciding leg. Hailing from the darting heartland of St Helens, the 17-year-old produced a sequence of four consecutive 4-1 victories before withstanding a spirited resurgence from Jaydan Walker in the semi-finals. The final itself ebbed and flowed throughout, but with Baysal poised on 25, Townley exhibited clinical precision to close out the match.
Then, rounding off proceedings in emphatic and explosive fashion, Mitchell Lawrie produced a performance of extraordinary magnitude, averaging a colossal 103.69 as he dismantled Jaydan Walker to secure his second title in as many days.
It was nothing short of sublime from the young Scot, who commenced his charge with an almost identical ton-plus average in a comprehensive whitewash of Luke Cox. Following two further routine victories over English opposition without concession, Wee Sox edged past opening event winner Lewis Cook to reach the semi-finals. A titanic, full-distance battle with compatriot Owen Bryceland ensued, but once again Lawrie held firm.
By the time he reached the final against Walker, there was an air of inevitability about proceedings, and he duly romped to a commanding victory.
This double triumph consolidates Mitchell Lawrie at leader-board summit, sitting proudly above a cluster of ambitious English challengers, spearheaded by Jaydan Walker, all of whom will be intent on halting the Scotsman’s imperious ascent.
2026 JDC ADVANCED DARTS TOUR – EVENT 9
Quarter-Finals
Fredrick Winmill (ENG) 4-3 Jack Johnson (ENG)
Jack Nankervis (ENG) 4-2 Toby Clements (ENG)
Lewis Cook (ENG) 4-2 Jaydan Walker (ENG)
Tergal Khurelkhuu (MNG) 4-3 Aflie Armitage (ENG)
Semi-Finals
Jack Nankervis (ENG) 4-2 Fredrick Winmill (ENG)
Lewis Cook (ENG) 5-4 Tergal Khurelkhuu (MNG)
Final
Lewis Cook (ENG) 6-5 Jack Nankervis (ENG)
2026 JDC ADVANCED TOUR – EVENT TEN
Bristol, UK (Sat 4th April)
Quarter-Finals
Jack Hobbs (ENG) 4-2 Charlie Greensmith (ENG)
Alfie O’Flynn-Rogers (ENG) 4-2 Archie Self (ENG)
Mitchell Lawrie (SCO) 4-1 Lex Paeshuyse (BEL)
Owen Bryceland (SCO) 4-3 Tergal Khurelkhuu (MNG)
Semi-Finals
Alfie O’Flynn-Rogers (ENG) 5-3 Jack Hobbs (ENG)
Mitchell Lawrie (SCO) 5-3 Owen Bryceland (SCO)
Final
Mitchell Lawrie (SCO) 6-2 Alfie O’Flynn-Rogers (ENG)
2026 JDC ADVANCED TOUR – EVENT ELEVEN
Bristol, UK (Sun 5th April)
Quarter-Finals
Ben Townley (ENG) 4-1 Harley Glycos (WAL)
Jaydan Walker (ENG) 4-3 Christian Ennis (NI)
Junior Howard (ENG) 4-2 Alfie O’Flynn-Rogers (ENG)
Kaya Baysal (ENG) 4-1 Arthur Allston (ENG)
Semi-Finals
Ben Townley (ENG) 5-4 Jaydan Walker (ENG)
Kaya Baysal (ENG) 5-1 Junior Howard (ENG)
Final
Ben Townley (ENG) 6-5 Kaya Baysal (ENG)
2026 JDC ADVANCED TOUR – EVENT TWELVE
Bristol, UK (Sun 5th April)
Quarter-Finals
Owen Bryceland (SCO) 4-2 Junior Howard (ENG)
Lawrie Mitchell (SCO) 4-3 Lewis Cook (ENG)
Arthur Allston (ENG) 4-2 Liam Cook (WAL)
Jayden Walker (ENG) 4-0 Tergal Khurelkhuu (MNG)
Semi-Finals
Lawrie Mitchell (SCO) 5-4 Owen Bryceland (SCO)
Jayden Walker (ENG) 5-4 Arthur Allston (ENG)
Final
Lawrie Mitchell (SCO) 6-1 Jayden Walker (ENG)
—–ENDS—–
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