The PDC Grand Slam of Darts wrapped up with a cracking final. It was the battle of the two Lukes ,Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, in a match that lived up to their world-ranking status. Littler came out on top, winning 16–11, and by reaching the final, he made history as the youngest player ever to become PDC World No. 1. Both now head to Minehead for the Players Championship Finals, where the draw could see them meet again in another blockbuster final.
It wasn’t just about the Grand Slam this weekend. Across Europe, five players booked their spots at Ally Pally for December: Cristo Reyes, Adam Gawlas, Krzysztof Kciuk, Boris Krcmar, and Andy Baetens. They’ll be joined by Mitsuhiko Tatsunami, who secured his place by winning the Japan Steel Darts Tour.
Great to see Reyes back on the big stage as only days ago, I wrote about Spanish players making their mark, and this proves the point.
One of the biggest talking points of the weekend came from the JDC Unsigned event, where 13-year-old Harley Glycos hit a nine-dart leg, becoming only the third player ever to do so at a JDC event. Even more impressive, he beat Luke Littler’s record as the youngest player to achieve this feat. A name to watch for the future.
In the WDF, Jenson Walker claimed the Malta Open, beating Cliff Prior in the final. Walker’s decision to focus on WDF events this season has paid off, and he looks like a serious contender for the upcoming WDF World Championships.
The Amateur Darts Circuit (ADC) saw over 300 players take part in the Vault Finals weekend, proving just how strong the amateur scene is right now. With a £10,000 prize for the winner, this is no small achievement for a non-professional event. The eventual champion was Chas Barstow, who produced stunning performances, hitting 100+ averages in both his quarter-final and semi-final matches before defeating Martin Grearson in the final. A huge statement from Barstow and a reminder that the amateur circuit is packed with talent.
What a weekend for darts history made, records broken, and new stars emerging. Next stop: Minehead for the Players Championship Finals
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