Wednesday Night Under 55 Average Tournament – Browns Bar, Bristol

 Last night (Wednesday) I played in the Under 55 Average Comp at Browns Bar, Bristol. It was a bit up and down overall, but I’m happy with my scoring. The big takeaway? My head was in a much better place than it’s been for the past few weeks.No overthinking, just enjoying the game.

I definitely need to practice my doubles more, but mentally I felt solid. Lost focus a little in the Last 16, but I’m fine with that. Tonight is an open tournament, so the goal is to keep this upturn in form and mindset going.

Stats from Wednesday

Result: Last 16

Match Average: 45.74

First 9 Average: 53.79

100+ scores: 7

Legs Won: 7

Legs Lost: 6

Breaks: 4

Reflection

Scoring was decent, but finishing let me down. Still, the mental side felt strong, which is a big win for me right now.

No Pressure, Just Darts - Tonight’s Open Tournament

 It’s an open event tonight, which means anyone can turn up from former tour players and county throwers to improving players like me just trying to keep pushing forward.No average restriction in place. 

There’s something great about nights like this. No pressure  just pure darts. You never quite know who’ll be on the oche next to you or who you might draw, but that’s part of the buzz. I’m not putting any pressure on myself to qualify through the group stage or chase a particular average; I just want to walk away feeling like I threw well and made good decisions.

For me, that’s what these tournaments are about: testing yourself, learning from better players, and enjoying the competitive atmosphere. Every leg against stronger opposition is a chance to grow.

Hopefully I’ll get a few solid scores on the board, settle early, and maybe cause a little upset along the way. Either way, I’ll post an update tomorrow with how it went!