WDF

... Qthe last Dutch winner of the Winmau World Masters was Michael van Gerwen in 2006.

World Champion Neil Duff is also out after being outplayed by current WDF World No.1 Jelle Klaasen.

Day one saw the round-robin phase take place, with 290 players spread over 64 groups with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout rounds.

Despite the various difficulties which seem to have beset the return of the oldest of the modern era events all dart fans will wish them well as the final post covid jigsaw piece is replaced in the WDF jigsaw.

Guernsey were formally granted full Membership status of the WDF, which is a real boost to darts in the region, with Jersey already having that level of affiliation.

Ladies World Champion Beau Greaves will get her first taste of the Alexandra Palace atmosphere...

Agreement has been reached for the WDF World Championships to be held at the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green for 2023, 2024 and 2025.

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...

The Winmau World Masters prize fund for men and women has been increased to €50,000....