Halls of Fame

The over 50s darts organisation then rapidly added several more 'major' events many of which mirrored their traditional/regular tour equivalents such as with Masters and Matchplay events being added as well as a Champion of Champions.

It is worth noting that not only do the winners go down in history, the events runners-up have a superb record of going on to pro tour or higher wins and notable overall careers...

Despite almost 30 years passing there are still less than a dozen champions. In fact, as more players have hit a perfect leg at the championships as have lifted the title and trophy itself...

You will not be shocked to notice that an event born in 2008 was dominated in its infancy by one Phil The Power Taylor. The Stoke legend won the first four hostings

The event has been steadily grown from its beginnings, in 2013, as ad hoc invitational showcase/exhibition events.

World Cup of Darts underwent several incarnations, new formats and venues and will again be revamped as a doubles only event in 2023:

From a handful in 2012 through to 13 weekends in 2019 the tour has proven a huge success, have a look below to see the names on the trophies and the rapid growth of the new format:

By 2023 the 12 week qualifying format ,with a Champions Week finale in Week 13, was firmly established and the total players pot was excess of £1,000,000.

the first to receive national television coverage. In 1979, Bobby George (who won again in 1986) became the first player to win the championship without losing a leg, the final winner of the original run, Paul Cook, is claimed to have matched this. Sweden's Stefan Lord, another two-time winner...