Jack Langston is a self-professed darts enthusiast who was a marker on the PDC Tour for six years and now boasts a social following of more than 100,000. A tree surgeon by day, Jack is more widely known by his online moniker ‘The Darts Referee’, under which he creates and publishes videos on his YouTube […]
Evans Eyes Swift PDC Tour Return
David Evans missed out on recapturing a PDC tour card at Q School in January, but the Preston thrower is aiming to earn a place on tour via the Challenge Tour. David had previously held a PDC tour card via the Order of Merit for the PDC’s secondary series, the Challenge Tour, in 2020. He […]
The 147 Vs. The Nine-Darter
It is a question that has been debated between snooker and darts fans for many years, what is the most difficult to achieve, a 147 break or a nine-darter? Both sporting accomplishments require precision, talent, and bottle to achieve. A 147 break in snooker demands the player at the table to pot 36 balls consecutively, […]
The Scottish Mum and Online Darts
Scottish mum Nicky Goodbrand has been enjoying success playing online darts and has hopes of rubbing shoulders with the likes of Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock. Nicky is the captain of her local pub team in Fraserburgh, Scotland, and is the mother to four sons who have followed in her darting footsteps. It is a […]
World Finalist Has Sights on Developing Darts’ Future
Former World Masters champion and Lakeside finalist Lorraine Winstanley still has her sights on winning tournaments, but now has more than one eye on developing darts’ future. Winstanley has enjoyed a hugely successful career and is still going strong, very much targeting a maiden World Championship win after reaching the final in 2019, where she […]
The Master of Ceremonies – Paul Booth
Though not directly involved in active competition, the role of the MC (Master of Ceremonies) should not be understated – the importance of which is not lost on Paul Booth. If you are a fan of sports such as boxing and darts (as well as many others), there is a good chance that you will […]
Glen Durrant Announces World Seniors Debut
Three-time world champion Glen Durrant has announced his retirement from professional darts and will play in the World Seniors Darts Championship in February. Durrant enjoyed a dominant spell on the BDO circuit, winning the World Championship at Lakeside for three consecutive years in 2017, 2018, and 2019 before making the move across to the PDC. […]
From Holes in the Wall to PDC Nine-Darters
Aged 16, James Beeton made waves by hitting a nine-darter on the PDC’s Development Tour but darts didn’t always come so easy for the Chester teen, as the holes in his parents’ walls attest to. “I was terrible to start with…terrible”, Beeton, now 19, told Fen Regis Trophies. “It took me six months [to get […]
How do Good Coaches Plan Training Sessions?
A good coach has a clear objective and plan in place before every training session, understanding what it is they want their players to come away with. Whatever sport it is that you coach, it is important that your training sessions are planned. That means understanding the abilities of your players, where they are in […]
What to do When You are Stuck in a Rut
Anyone who has ever thrown a dart has gone through times when they feel as though they are lucky just to hit the board, simply not enjoying the game as a result. Even the best players experience ruts, it’s just a case of re-finding your love for the game. Darts can be the cruellest of […]