National Finals Doubles 2026: Who Looks Strongest on Paper?

 

245 partnerships, nearly 500 players and plenty of potential contenders. But which teams look strongest when we examine the numbers?

With the National Finals Doubles approaching, I've been having a look through the provisional entry list and comparing it against the Q4QS database.

At the time of writing, there are 245 partnerships entered, with the possibility of a few late additions. That's a substantial field, and one which should produce some fascinating matches.

Rather than simply pick out the familiar names, I wanted to see which partnerships stood out statistically.

There is, of course, one rather important consideration.

Doubles is a different game.

Two outstanding singles players don't necessarily make an outstanding doubles partnership. Players need to complement one another, cope with the different rhythm of throwing every other visit, and perhaps most importantly, trust their partner.

None of that can easily be measured using singles statistics.

What I can do, however, is examine the individual records of both players and establish which partnerships look particularly strong on paper.

And the results are quite interesting.

The Statistical Favourites

Of the 245 partnerships, I was able to match both players reliably to the Q4QS database in 207 cases.

For the main rankings, I've concentrated on the 139 partnerships where both players have competed in at least six recorded tournaments. That gives us a more meaningful comparison and avoids putting too much emphasis on players who have only appeared once or twice.

The leading ten partnerships, based on their combined Q4QS ratings, are:

Pos	Partnership	Combined Q4QS rating
1	Graham Usher / Sam Spivey	647.59
2	Darren Brown / Jack Main	612.26
3	Sean McKeon / Dylan Slevin	607.26
4	Mike Huntley / Archie Self	605.51
5	Daryl Hunt / Joe Hunt	601.93
6	Carl Wilson / Jack Johnson	600.02
7	Harrison Leigh / Joseph Heywood	591.84
8	Jamie Kelling / Chas Barstow	587.95
9	Stuart Dutton / Danny Lauby	585.25
10	Kevin Edwards / Michael Wiles	581.05

Combined rating is the mean of the two individual Q4QS ratings, rather than an official doubles ranking.

There are some familiar names in there, but perhaps the most interesting thing is the difference in how the partnerships arrive at their positions.

Usher and Spivey Set the Standard

On the figures available, Graham Usher and Sam Spivey are the strongest partnership in the competition.

Usher has a recorded average of 85.35, while Spivey is remarkably close at 85.02.

Their combined figure of 85.19 is the highest of the partnerships with sufficient tournament history.

Usher also arrives in excellent form, winning nine of his last ten recorded matches. His recent British Open & Classic success, where he averaged 86.00 across the event, is further evidence of his quality.

Spivey's recent results are less impressive, with four wins in his last ten, but his overall scoring figures remain strong.

If both reproduce their usual standard, they should be extremely difficult opponents.

Could Brown and Main Be the Most Balanced Pair?

Darren Brown and Jack Main sit second in the combined Q4QS ratings, but another figure caught my attention.

Brown's recorded average is 82.84.

Main's is 82.88.

Just 0.04 separates them.

Of course, virtually identical averages don't guarantee a successful partnership. But it does suggest two players capable of contributing at almost exactly the same scoring level.

Main has won nine of his last ten recorded matches, while Brown has won seven.

There is also plenty of recent tournament success between them.

They look like a very solid pairing, and one that wouldn't surprise me at all if they went deep into the competition.

Huntley and Self: Two Players in Form

Mike Huntley and Archie Self are fourth in the combined ratings, but they might be one of the most interesting partnerships in the field.

Self has been producing some outstanding results.

His recorded average is 86.17, and he has won all ten of his most recent database matches.

He also won an England Masters & Classic event with a 92.49 tournament average.

Huntley, meanwhile, has an average of 82.25 and has won nine of his last ten matches.

Between them, that's 19 victories from their last 20 recorded matches.

Both also have substantial tournament histories in the database, with more than 100 events apiece.

If we're looking for a partnership arriving with a combination of experience, scoring power and current form, they certainly qualify.

Wilson and Johnson: Another Serious Threat

Carl Wilson and Jack Johnson are sixth in the combined Q4QS ratings, but second when ranking partnerships purely by their combined scoring averages.

Wilson averages 86.50 and Johnson 82.98, giving them a combined figure of 84.74.

Those numbers are impressive enough, but their recent form makes them even more interesting.

Wilson has won his last ten recorded matches, with Johnson winning eight of his last ten.

Wilson's recent Rusthall Club victory included a tournament average of 90.06, while Johnson has also produced tournament-winning performances above 90.

There is plenty of evidence that both are capable of performing at a high level.

They are certainly among the teams I'd be watching closely.

The Most Balanced High-Scoring Partnerships

One question I wanted to explore was whether having two similarly strong players might be more valuable than having one outstanding player alongside somebody averaging considerably less.

We cannot answer that definitively using singles data, but we can identify the partnerships with the smallest differences in scoring averages.

Among the stronger partnerships, these caught my eye:

Partnership	Player averages	Difference
Brown / Main	82.84 / 82.88	0.04
Edwards / Wiles	84.39 / 84.19	0.20
Usher / Spivey	85.35 / 85.02	0.33
Evans / Hall	84.05 / 84.83	0.78
Kay / Meneer	83.25 / 82.18	1.07

Kevin Edwards and Michael Wiles are particularly interesting.

Their averages are almost identical, and both have won nine of their last ten recorded matches.

Lee Evans and Graham Hall also have an impressive combined scoring record, supported by considerable tournament experience.

These partnerships might not necessarily attract the most attention, but statistically there is very little weakness in either player's scoring figures.

What About the Partnerships With One Outstanding Player?

There is another side to the argument.

A player capable of producing exceptionally high averages might be able to transform a partnership, even if the other player's usual scoring level is lower.

Daryl Hunt and Joe Hunt are an interesting example.

Joe has a recorded average of 89.02, one of the strongest individual figures in the field. His recent Challenge Tour results include an event victory with a 95.71 average.

Daryl averages 75.25, leaving a considerable difference between the two players.

That doesn't necessarily make them a weaker doubles partnership. It simply means that their individual scoring records are quite different.

Sean McKeon and Dylan Slevin provide another example.

Slevin averages 85.98 and has recent Development Tour semi-final experience. McKeon's recorded average is 75.34.

Could the higher-scoring player make enough of an impact to carry the team through difficult matches?

Or would a partnership containing two consistently strong scorers have the advantage?

That's one of the questions I'll be interested in seeing answered on the day.

The Dangerous Outsiders

Looking beyond the leading ten, several partnerships deserve attention.

Jamie Kay and Neil Meneer

Their averages of 83.25 and 82.18 place them among the stronger scoring combinations in the field. Both have won seven of their last ten recorded matches, suggesting a reasonable level of consistency.

James Richardson and Steve Haggerty

Richardson averages 80.35 and Haggerty 85.00. More interestingly, their combined recent record is 19 wins from their last 20 recorded matches.

They sit outside the leading ten by combined Q4QS rating, but their scoring and form suggest they could be underestimated.

Henry Cooper and Ricky King

Another pairing with strong overall scoring figures, averaging 83.26 and 81.97 respectively.

Between them, they have won 19 of their last 20 recorded matches.

Curtis Hammond and Brett Claydon

Hammond averages 80.67 and Claydon 84.22, giving them a combined figure of 82.45.

Both have won their last ten recorded matches.

That's 20 wins from 20 across the two players' latest database records. It doesn't guarantee anything in doubles, of course, but it's difficult to ignore.

Experience Could Matter Too

With such a large field, there will inevitably be difficult periods during matches.

A missed opportunity at doubles, a poor scoring leg or a sudden burst of brilliance from an opponent can change everything.

For that reason, I also think tournament experience is worth considering.

Stuart Dutton and Danny Lauby have 316 recorded tournament appearances between them.

Lee Evans and Graham Hall have 212, while Mike Huntley and Archie Self have 241.

These figures don't measure experience of playing together, but they do demonstrate plenty of exposure to competitive darts.

In a long tournament, that could be useful.

My Statistical Shortlist

If I had to narrow the field to six partnerships purely from the information available, I'd go with:

1. Graham Usher / Sam Spivey — The strongest combined Q4QS rating and highest combined scoring average.

2. Carl Wilson / Jack Johnson — Excellent scoring figures supported by very strong recent form.

3. Mike Huntley / Archie Self — Two experienced players, both producing excellent recent results.

4. Darren Brown / Jack Main — Almost identical scoring averages and a strong combined rating.

5. Jamie Kelling / Chas Barstow — One of the strongest scoring combinations, with both players in excellent recent form.

6. Kevin Edwards / Michael Wiles — Balanced scoring, with both players arriving on nine wins from their last ten.

And if I were looking slightly further down for a partnership that could upset the predictions, Curtis Hammond and Brett Claydon would certainly be on my list.

A Final Thought

I enjoy looking at darts statistically because sometimes the numbers confirm what we already suspect, while occasionally they highlight players or partnerships who might otherwise be overlooked.

But this is one competition where I would be particularly careful about treating statistics as predictions.

Doubles brings an entirely different set of challenges.

A player might feel more relaxed with a partner alongside them. Another might struggle to find their rhythm when throwing less frequently. Some partnerships will have played together regularly, while others may be relatively new combinations.

My analysis doesn't attempt to measure any of those factors.

It simply asks a question:

If we judge these partnerships on the individual performances recorded in the Q4QS database, who looks strongest?

On that basis, Graham Usher and Sam Spivey lead the way.

Whether they — or any of the other leading partnerships — can turn that statistical advantage into a successful doubles campaign is another matter altogether.

And that's what makes the competition interesting.

Analysis based on Q4QS database exports dated 16 October 2026. Entry list provisional. Partnerships without sufficient verified individual data have not been ranked in the main statistical comparison.

Electronic Scoring in Darts: Are We Forgetting How to Count?

 

I was at a darts tournament recently where something happened that got me thinking.

Nothing particularly unusual about the tournament itself, except that the scoring was being done the old-fashioned way. No tablets, no electronic scoring systems. Just a whiteboard, a pen and somebody having to do the arithmetic.

And it was interesting.

A few players seemed a little uncomfortable with it. Some appeared to have lost confidence in their counting, and I have to admit, I wasn't anywhere near as quick as I used to be either.

That got me wondering whether, with all the advances we've made in darts scoring, we're slowly losing one of the skills that used to be such an important part of the game.

I'm Not Against Electronic Scoring

Far from it.

I think electronic scoring has been a fantastic development for darts, particularly at grassroots level.

You can turn up at a tournament, have your scores recorded automatically, see your average, look back at your matches and, in many cases, follow what's happening in the rest of the competition.

From an organiser's point of view, there are obvious advantages too. Results can be collected quickly, tournament progress is easier to monitor, and players don't have to rely on somebody transferring scores from sheets of paper.

And, of course, I'm hardly in a position to complain about technology in darts. I've spent a considerable amount of time developing Q4QS, which relies on precisely the sort of information that electronic scoring makes possible.

Without it, much of what I'm doing simply wouldn't exist.

So this certainly isn't an argument for throwing away the tablets and returning to chalkboards.

But I do wonder whether we're losing something along the way.

When Counting Was Part of Playing Darts

For years, if you played darts regularly, you generally had to learn to count.

Not necessarily because you were particularly good at mathematics, but because it was part of the game.

You'd finish your match, pick up the chalk or pen and mark the next one.

You needed to know your trebles, subtract scores fairly quickly and work out what somebody had left.

And you learned through doing it.

I can remember counting being almost automatic after a while. You didn't necessarily think about the calculation. You just knew what the score was.

Of course, everybody made mistakes occasionally. I certainly did.

But the more matches you marked, the quicker you became.

Now, in some competitions, it's perfectly possible to play darts regularly without ever having to subtract a score yourself.

The machine does it for you.

And that raises a question. If we stop practising a skill, should we be surprised when we get a bit rusty?

The Whiteboard Experience

What struck me about the tournament I attended wasn't that anybody was incapable of counting.

It was more that some people seemed uncertain.

And I include myself in that.

I've marked and scored an awful lot of darts over the years, but standing there with a pen in my hand again, I realised I wasn't quite as sharp as I remembered.

It wasn't a disaster. The scores still got calculated.

But I found myself having to think about things that once seemed automatic.

I suspect I'm not alone.

And I wonder whether somebody who has only ever played with electronic scoring would feel comfortable suddenly being asked to mark a match manually.

Some undoubtedly would. Others might find it a bit daunting.

That doesn't mean they're bad darts players. It just means they haven't necessarily had the same experience.

But Electronic Scoring Has Solved Plenty of Problems

We shouldn't forget the disadvantages of the old system either.

Not everybody enjoys marking, and not everybody is confident doing mental arithmetic in front of other players.

There's a certain pressure involved when two people are waiting for you to work out what somebody has scored, particularly if the match is moving quickly.

We've all probably witnessed a scorer getting flustered, making a mistake and then having somebody offer a not particularly helpful correction from behind them.

Electronic scoring removes a lot of that.

It can make tournaments more accessible to people who might otherwise be reluctant to enter, and it allows organisers to run competitions more efficiently.

There's also the question of accuracy. A tablet isn't guaranteed to prevent mistakes, because somebody still has to enter the correct score, but calculating the remaining total automatically removes one opportunity for human error.

And for players who enjoy statistics, being able to look back at their performances is a huge bonus.

I certainly wouldn't want to lose that.

There's a Difference Between Scoring and Knowing Your Own Finishes

This is perhaps the part I find most interesting.

Even if you never mark another match in your life, surely knowing your way around a dartboard is still an important part of being a good player?

If you're left with 126, you should have some idea of how you want to approach it.

If you have 62 remaining and your first dart lands in the single 10, you should know what options you've got without needing somebody to tell you.

That's not quite the same as adding up three darts and subtracting the total from 501.

But the two skills are related.

Players who have spent years counting tend to become very familiar with the numbers on a dartboard.

Does electronic scoring affect that familiarity, or do players still develop it naturally through playing?

I'm not sure.

You can have an electronic scoreboard doing all the arithmetic and still be an excellent player who knows every finish and combination.

Equally, I wonder whether some newer players are becoming increasingly dependent on being shown what they have left, rather than working it out themselves.

And if they are, does it actually matter?

Are We Simply Moving With the Times?

Perhaps this is just what happens when technology improves.

We don't generally insist that somebody should be able to navigate with a paper map before they're allowed to use satellite navigation.

And plenty of us rely on calculators for sums we could once do in our heads.

Technology makes things easier, saves time and allows us to concentrate on other things.

Why should darts be any different?

Maybe counting simply isn't as important as it once was.

After all, the object of darts is to win legs and matches, not to demonstrate how quickly you can subtract 137 from 501.

But I can't help feeling there's something quite satisfying about being able to look at three darts, know instantly what they've scored and what the player has left.

It's a skill, even if it's one we don't necessarily need as often.

So Where Do We Go From Here?

I certainly don't think we should abandon electronic scoring. The advantages are far too great, and the information it provides has opened up all sorts of possibilities for grassroots darts.

But perhaps there's still a place for encouraging players to learn the traditional skills.

Maybe it's something that could be taught more often when youngsters first start playing.

Perhaps clubs could occasionally use manual scoring during practice sessions.

Or maybe it really doesn't matter, and I'm simply remembering an era when everybody had to do things differently.

I don't know the answer.

What I do know is that my recent experience with a whiteboard made me realise how quickly a skill can become rusty when you stop using it.

And if it happened to me, I wonder how many others have experienced the same thing.

I'd be interested to hear what other players think.

Do you prefer electronic scoring or the traditional whiteboard?

Have you found your counting has got slower since tablets became commonplace?

And, perhaps most importantly, do you think being able to count quickly is still an essential part of being a darts player, or is it a skill that technology has made less important?

Country Spotlight: South Korea – A Darts Nation With Two Different Worlds

 

My Country Spotlight series continues through Asia this week, and I've arrived at a country that presents a rather different challenge when it comes to assessing its darts strength.

South Korea.

When we think about Asian darts, countries such as Japan and the Philippines tend to dominate the conversation. Both have produced players who have made their mark internationally, particularly through the PDC Asian Tour.

But South Korea has an interesting darts story of its own.

There is an established domestic scene, organised competitions, international representation and a growing connection with the wider darts world.

And yet, compared with some of its Asian neighbours, South Korea hasn't produced the same number of familiar names on the international steel-tip circuit.

Why is that?

Well, I think part of the answer lies in the fact that South Korean darts has developed in a rather different way.

This is a country where two versions of the same sport have developed alongside one another.

And that makes it particularly interesting to investigate.

A Different Kind Of Darts Culture

One thing I've noticed while researching countries for this series is that darts doesn't necessarily develop in the same way everywhere.

Here in Britain, when somebody mentions darts, we almost automatically think of steel-tip darts.

We think about traditional dartboards, pub leagues, the PDC, the WDF and the countless local tournaments taking place every week.

But in parts of Asia, electronic soft-tip darts have become a major part of the sport.

South Korea is one of those countries.

Electronic dartboards are well established, and the country has developed an organised competitive structure around them.

Professional Darts Korea established a domestic professional soft-tip circuit in 2016, providing players with regular competition.

That gives South Korea something important.

A competitive environment in which players can develop their skills.

But it also makes the country's overall darts strength more difficult to assess.

Because while the two forms of darts share many of the same skills, they aren't identical.

The equipment is different, the scoring formats can vary, and the competitive environment isn't necessarily the same.

And, crucially for my own research, not all of those domestic electronic darts results appear in the Q4QS database.

So while I can examine South Korean players competing in international steel-tip events, that doesn't automatically give me a complete picture of the country's darts scene.

South Korea Welcomes The World

One of the most significant developments in South Korean darts came in September 2025.

The country hosted the WDF World Cup, welcoming competitors from 47 nations.

That's a major event for any darts nation.

The World Cup brings together men's, women's and youth teams from around the world, with individual and team competitions taking place.

Hosting an event of that scale requires considerable organisation.

It also demonstrates a commitment to developing the sport.

And for South Korean players, it provided an opportunity to compete against international opposition on home soil.

I think achievements like this sometimes get overlooked when we discuss the strength of a country's darts scene.

We tend to concentrate on individual players reaching televised PDC tournaments.

But international tournaments don't happen without national organisations, volunteers, venues and people willing to put the work in.

South Korea has demonstrated that it can play a significant part in that side of the sport.

The next challenge is translating more of that activity into competitive international results.

The Players Representing South Korea

South Korea has continued to produce players who compete internationally.

Among the names appearing in national-team selections and international events are ChiYong An, WoongHee Han, MinSeok Choi, Jinwook Lee and JinHyeok Lee.

MinSeok Choi is an interesting example because of his involvement in domestic soft-tip competition and his selection for the 2025 WDF World Cup team.

He's the sort of player who illustrates the connection between South Korea's domestic darts culture and its international ambitions.

Meanwhile, ChiYong An secured South Korea's qualifying place for the 2026 PDC Asian Championship through a national qualifying event.

That's another indication that opportunities exist for Korean players looking to compete on the wider Asian steel-tip circuit.

For my Q4QS analysis, I've selected two players whose recent Asian Tour results provide a useful starting point.

They aren't the only South Korean players in my database, but their profiles offer an opportunity to look more closely at actual match performances.

Jinwook Lee – Encouraging Scoring Performances

The first player is Jinwook Lee.

My database contains eight matches across four PDC Asian Tour events in April 2026.

He won four and lost four, giving him a 50% win rate.

His overall match average was 76.91, with a best performance of 90.80.

That best average came in a 4–1 defeat against Pupo Teng-Lieh.

Now, that's interesting in itself.

A player averaging over 90 and still losing relatively comfortably tells us something about the standard of opposition he was facing.

Lee also averaged 82.92 in defeat against Royden Lam.

His best winning performance was an 80.16 average in a 4–0 victory over Kouga Matsubara.

He also recorded victories against Lourenco Sun, Tomohiro Kikuya and Yoichi Yunoki.

In Asian Tour Event 8, Lee reached the last 32 before losing a deciding-leg match against Akito Yamagata.

Looking at those results, I think there's certainly something to work with.

An overall average approaching 77 is respectable.

A best average above 90 demonstrates that he can produce a considerably higher standard.

But the next step is consistency.

Producing a good average in one match is useful.

Producing it regularly enough to win several matches in succession is what separates competitive players from tournament contenders.

And that's the challenge for Lee.

Junsoo Park – Another Player With Potential

The second player I've selected is Junsoo Park.

Like Lee, his recorded performances come from four PDC Asian Tour events in April 2026.

Park played seven matches, winning three and losing four.

That gives him a 42.9% win rate.

His overall match average was 68.00, with a best of 77.78.

His highest average came in a 4–1 victory over Yoichi Yunoki.

He also produced a 76.22 average in a 4–2 win against Odkhüü Khundaganai.

Both are encouraging performances.

Park reached the last 32 of Asian Tour Event 8, where he lost to Mitsuhiko Tatsunami.

However, his other recorded averages were generally in the 60s.

That suggests he has some work to do before he can consistently challenge stronger Asian Tour opposition.

And that's not intended as criticism.

The whole purpose of looking at the Q4QS numbers is to see where players currently stand.

Park has demonstrated that he can win matches at this level.

The next challenge is raising his average performance and becoming more consistent.

What The Q4QS Numbers Tell Us

Here's how the two players compare.

Player	Matches	Wins	Win %	Match Average	Best
Jinwook Lee	8	4	50.0%	76.91	90.80
Junsoo Park	7	3	42.9%	68.00	77.78

Neither player has yet reached the six-event threshold required for an official Q4QS Average.

So these are their overall match averages, rather than the adjusted Q4QS measure.

It's also important to explain that these two profiles are a selection from the South Korean players represented in my database.

They are not intended to represent every player competing in the country.

And with just 15 matches between them, it would be a mistake to draw sweeping conclusions about South Korean darts.

What they do provide is an indication of the standard being produced by two players competing on the PDC Asian Tour.

Lee has demonstrated some good scoring ability.

Park has shown that he can win matches.

But neither has yet produced the sustained run of results that would establish him among Asia's leading players.

At least, not within the results I've examined here.

Are Soft-Tip And Steel-Tip Two Separate Worlds?

This is probably the part of South Korea's darts story that interests me most.

If somebody is successful in domestic soft-tip competition, how easily can that success transfer to steel-tip?

The basic skill is obviously similar.

You're throwing darts at a target.

Accuracy, concentration, rhythm and handling pressure all matter.

But there are differences.

Soft-tip darts are generally lighter, electronic boards have different dimensions, and the formats used in competition can vary.

A player who has spent years developing their game around one format may need time to adjust to another.

And there's another consideration.

Not every successful soft-tip player necessarily wants to make that transition.

Some may be perfectly happy competing within the domestic electronic darts scene.

Others may see the PDC Asian Tour as an opportunity to test themselves against different opposition.

Neither approach is necessarily right or wrong.

But it does create an interesting situation.

South Korea could have players capable of producing excellent performances who aren't regularly appearing in international steel-tip results.

And until more of those players compete in events where their performances can be measured, it will be difficult to know how strong the country's wider player base really is.

The PDC Asian Tour Opportunity

The development of the PDC Asian Tour has created a clearer pathway for players across the region.

South Korean players can compete against established international opposition and gain experience of high-standard steel-tip competition.

That's particularly valuable for players who may have developed primarily through electronic darts.

It gives them an opportunity to discover where they stand.

And it gives players a reason to improve.

Looking at Lee's results, he's already encountered opponents capable of producing very strong averages.

That experience should be useful.

But I think regular participation is important.

Four events can provide a useful introduction.

Competing across a much larger part of the season would give us a clearer picture of a player's progress.

It would also make comparisons with other Asian countries more meaningful.

And What About The Women's Game?

South Korea also has a history of women's international representation.

Players including SukHee Song and Areum Kim have appeared in national-team selections across different years.

And the country's involvement in WDF competition provides opportunities beyond the PDC Asian Tour.

This is another area where the distinction between domestic electronic darts and international steel-tip darts becomes important.

There may be successful female players competing regularly within South Korea whose results aren't reflected in the data I currently use.

Without a sufficiently detailed set of match results, I don't think it would be fair to start comparing those players with the leading women from other countries in this series.

But it's certainly an area worth following.

Especially if South Korea continues to develop its international participation.

So How Strong Is South Korean Darts?

I think this is a harder question to answer than it first appears.

If we judge South Korea purely by its leading international steel-tip results, it doesn't currently have the same profile as countries such as Japan or the Philippines.

But that isn't the whole picture.

South Korea has an established domestic darts structure.

It has a professional soft-tip circuit.

It has players representing the country internationally.

And it has demonstrated the organisational ability to host a major international championship.

Those are all positives.

The challenge is measuring how much of that domestic strength is translating into international steel-tip performances.

And that's where I think South Korea still has something to prove.

Not because the players lack ability.

But because sustained results at the highest Asian steel-tip level are what ultimately establish a country's competitive reputation.

Looking Ahead

I think South Korea has an interesting opportunity over the next few years.

The domestic structure already exists.

There are players with international experience.

And the PDC Asian Tour provides a route into a wider competitive environment.

What I'd like to see is greater crossover between the domestic electronic darts scene and international steel-tip competition.

More players entering Asian Tour events.

More regular participation.

More players recording competitive averages across an entire season.

And eventually, somebody emerging as a consistent challenger for major Asian titles.

Perhaps Jinwook Lee can develop further.

Perhaps ChiYong An can build on his Asian Championship qualification.

Or perhaps the next breakthrough player is somebody currently making a name for themselves on South Korea's soft-tip circuit.

That's the fascinating thing about this country.

We may not yet be seeing the full extent of its darts talent in the international results.

And that makes it a nation worth revisiting.

Q4QS Darts Nation Rating

Current Strength: 5.5/10

Participation & Depth: 6.5/10

International Achievement: 5.5/10

Future Potential: 6.5/10

Overall Q4QS Nation Rating: 6.0/10

I'm giving South Korea 6/10.

This is a provisional assessment, and perhaps one of the more difficult ratings I've had to make in this series.

The country deserves recognition for its domestic darts structure, established soft-tip scene and involvement in international competition.

Hosting the 2025 WDF World Cup is another significant positive.

But when assessing international steel-tip strength, I haven't yet seen enough sustained high-level results to place South Korea alongside the strongest Asian nations.

The two Q4QS profiles I've examined show some encouraging performances, particularly from Jinwook Lee.

However, those profiles are only part of the wider picture and aren't enough on their own to establish the country's overall strength or depth.

The potential is certainly there.

And if more of South Korea's domestic players begin competing regularly on the international steel-tip circuit, its rating could change considerably.

South Korea already has a darts culture. The next challenge is making a bigger impact on the international steel-tip stage.

And I suspect this is one country I'll want to return to as the series develops.

Yesterday's Darts Results: Jamie Kay Wins Again, Scott Hill Hits 107.36 and Joshua Russell Shines as 78 Tournaments Are Added

Thursday brought another 78 tournaments into the Q4QS database, with plenty of excellent darts across the country.

There was a particularly interesting story developing in Cornwall, where Jamie Kay collected another title, having already won in Bodmin on Wednesday. This time, he came through a close final against Scott Hill at St Breward AFC & Social Club.

Hill may have lost the final, but his 107.36 average was one of the standout performances of the evening.

Elsewhere, Robbie Long won at Hangar61 in Patchway, Finlay Cleave took the Torquay title, Tommy Sperring won at DartAsylum HQ, George Whyte impressed in Bromley and Joshua Russell produced an outstanding performance in Cardiff.

And it wasn't just the winners who caught my attention. There were several three-figure averages, strong performances from runners-up and four WADC competitions to add to the growing women's darts results.

Jamie Kay continues his winning run in Cornwall

There are some players whose names seem to keep appearing in these results, and Jamie Kay is certainly one of them this week.

After winning at Bodmin Band & Social Club on Wednesday, Kay returned to action at St Breward AFC & Social Club, where he defeated Scott Hill 3–2 in the final.

Kay finished with seven victories and produced a superb 100.20 average against Mason Dower.

However, Scott Hill deserves just as much recognition. His 107.36 against Joshua Meneer was the highest average at the venue, and he followed it with 97.77 against Kieran Gill.

Andrew Cook recorded 96.97 against Laura Kay, while Chris Gill produced 93.94 against Jacob Nurse.

That's five averages above 93 in one competition, with four different players involved.

For me, this was one of the strongest tournaments of Thursday evening, particularly given the quality throughout the field.

And Kay's second title in two days is another developing story worth watching.

Robbie Long takes the Hangar61 title

At Hangar61 in Patchway, Robbie Long defeated Shoey Ayres 3–0 in the final of the Thursday night round robin.

Long collected six victories and recorded a best average of 91.09 against Thomas Goodrich, along with 83.50 against Jamie Harvey.

Interestingly, two other players matched that 91.09 average: Shoey Ayres against Stefan Williams and Martin Harries, also against Williams.

Ayres actually finished with the most victories on the evening, winning eight matches, while Liam Moore and Corey Oates collected six each.

That makes Long's title particularly interesting. He wasn't the player with the most wins across the competition, but he delivered when it mattered.

Finlay Cleave wins a close Torquay final

At Cue Sports Academy in Torquay, Finlay Cleave defeated Jamie Chamberlain 3–2 in the final.

Cleave won six matches and recorded two 75.15 averages, against Jesse Cavanagh and Esteban Richards.

Charlie Sanderson produced the highest average of the event, 81.24 against George Butcher, while Ricky Lait and Chamberlain each recorded five victories.

It was a competitive evening without the enormous averages seen elsewhere, but that's part of what makes grassroots darts interesting.

Not every tournament needs a 100-plus average to produce a worthwhile story.

Tommy Sperring wins at DartAsylum HQ

Tommy Sperring collected seven victories at DartAsylum HQ, defeating Glenn Pearce 3–0 in the final.

Pearce finished with six wins and produced the best average of the competition, 82.26 against Louis Hamblin.

Hamblin recorded 79.60 in the same match, while Jack Wright and Pearce both registered 75.15 averages elsewhere in the event.

Sperring's seven wins made him the most successful player on the night, and he finished the job with a convincing final victory.

George Whyte impresses in Bromley

At Bromley Common Social and Athletic Club, George Whyte defeated Riley James 3–0 in the final.

Whyte recorded eight victories and produced an outstanding 107.36 average against Kiran Patel, followed by 91.09 against Joshua Hogan and 89.82 against James Shulver.

But the highest average of the competition belonged to Tyler Gabriel, who recorded 111.33 against Jay Smith.

Riley James also produced 96.97 against Dan Day and finished with seven victories.

It was another competition where the winner combined a strong run of results with some excellent scoring.

Joshua Russell produces a superb Cardiff performance

At Cardiff County Conservative Club, Joshua Russell defeated Mike Huntley 3–1 in the final.

Russell finished with eight victories and saved his best average for the final itself, producing 104.67 against Huntley.

He also recorded 93.94 against James Lawrence.

Huntley was impressive throughout, with averages of 95.94, 95.93 and 91.19 among his results, finishing with seven victories.

What makes Russell's performance particularly impressive is that the 104.67 came in the match that decided the tournament.

That's a very good way to finish an evening.

More excellent darts around the country

There were several other performances that deserve a mention.

At Brynmawr Social Club, Bryan Flew recorded 107.36 against Dylan Ruck-Havard, although the tournament title went to Marc Hughes, who defeated Aaran Richards 3–1.

At Darfield Conservative Club in Barnsley, both Jack Hill and Tom Outwin hit 107.36 averages, while Carl Wilkinson recorded 100.20 and 96.97. The title went to Josh Ryan, who defeated Steve Wood 3–1.

At Rusthall Club in Tunbridge Wells, Carl Wilson defeated Jack Johnson 3–1 in the final. Johnson produced 107.36 earlier in the evening, but Wilson's averages of 100.20, 98.02 and 96.70 were particularly impressive.

At Pinches Cue Club in Norwich, Darren Brown produced 104.86, 103.66 and 96.97, but James Hubbard took the title after defeating Jack Main 3–2.

At The Wolversdene Club in Andover, Jack Steer defeated David Moule 3–2, despite Moule recording 100.20 earlier in the event.

And at Rushden Windmill Club, James Richardson produced a 100.20 average in his 3–0 final victory over Josh Richardson, completing an eight-win evening.

There's a familiar pattern here. The highest average doesn't always belong to the eventual winner, and that's one of the reasons I like looking at the entire tournament rather than just picking out the biggest numbers.

WADC: Four competitions and four winners

There were four WADC Vault 3.0 tournaments recorded on Thursday, and some particularly good performances among them.

Joanne Oldershaw – Sir John Warren, Ilkeston

Joanne Oldershaw defeated Michelle Adkin 3–1 in the final, recording four victories.

Oldershaw produced the highest average across Thursday's WADC events, 79.03 against Lisa Davie, and also recorded 71.57 and 69.37.

That's an impressive series of averages, and she was my standout WADC performer of the evening.

Kasey Smith – Higher Irlam Social Club

Kasey Smith defeated Danyela Parish-Bolton 3–1 in the final.

Smith produced 59.85 in the deciding match, with both finalists collecting three victories.

Zoe Lane – Bar One, Brynmawr

Zoe Lane defeated Tracey Hickey 2–1 in the final.

Hickey recorded the most victories with four and produced the event's best average of 51.83, but Lane took the title.

Shaunna Hughes – Upper Dovercourt Social Club, Harwich

Shaunna Hughes defeated Kimberley Self 3–1 in the final, winning five matches.

Hughes also recorded the competition's best average, 54.70 against Honie Summerfield.

Four tournaments might not be the busiest WADC evening we've recorded, but there was plenty to recognise, especially Oldershaw's performances in Ilkeston.

Junior Volts: Harrison Doherty impresses in Manchester

There were two JDC Junior Volts events in Thursday's results.

At Higher Irlam Social Club in Manchester, Harrison Doherty defeated James Parr 3–2 in the final.

Doherty won six matches and produced an outstanding 93.94 average against Georgie Gallacher. He also recorded 81.24, 76.33 and 71.57.

That's a strong collection of averages for a junior competition.

At Cogan Coronation in Penarth, Theo Everton defeated Jacob Ingram 3–1 in the final.

Everton recorded six victories, while Ingram finished with five. Dylan Person produced the best average of the competition, 71.57, followed by 65.35.

Doherty's performance in Manchester was particularly impressive, and another reminder of the quality coming through the junior game.

Thursday's standout averages

These are the leading individual match averages recorded in the results.

Player	Average	Venue
Tyler Gabriel	111.33	Bromley Common
Scott Hill	107.36	St Breward
George Whyte	107.36	Bromley Common
Bryan Flew	107.36	Brynmawr
Jack Hill	107.36	Darfield
Tom Outwin	107.36	Darfield
Jack Johnson	107.36	Rusthall
Darren Brown	104.86	Pinches Cue Club
Joshua Russell	104.67	Cardiff County Conservative Club
Andreas Hajimina	103.66	The Glebe, Stevenage

Darren Brown also recorded 103.66 at Norwich, and there were several other averages above 100.

My five standout performances

1. Jamie Kay – A second tournament title in two days, this time at St Breward, with a 100.20 average.
2. Scott Hill – A 107.36 average, a further 97.77 and a place in the St Breward final.
3. Joshua Russell – Eight victories in Cardiff and a 104.67 average in the final.
4. George Whyte – Eight wins, the Bromley title and a 107.36 average.
5. Harrison Doherty – Six wins and an outstanding 93.94 average in the Manchester Junior Volts event.

Special mentions go to Robbie Long, Darren Brown, Carl Wilson, Joanne Oldershaw and Tyler Gabriel.

Another 78 tournaments added to Q4QS

Thursday's results provided another good mixture of grassroots darts.

We've had established players producing excellent averages, local tournament regulars adding more titles, developing junior talent and another four WADC events.

But the most interesting story for me is Jamie Kay.

Two titles in two days, against different opponents, with another three-figure average thrown in.

It's exactly the sort of form that becomes more meaningful as the Q4QS database grows.

I'll continue following these performances, because the bigger picture is often much more interesting than one isolated result.

Full results, player rankings and performance statistics are available at questforqschool.com.

Yesterday's Darts Results: Ryan Palmer Wins Again, Paul Rowley Hits 120.24 and 93 Tournaments Added – 14 October 2026

Another Wednesday evening, another enormous collection of grassroots darts results.

A total of 93 tournaments were added to the Q4QS database, covering ADC Vault competitions, WADC events, Junior Volts and independent tournaments across England and Wales.

And there was plenty of quality on show.

Paul Rowley recorded a magnificent 120.24 average in Shrewsbury, Keegan Brown produced 115.62 and 111.33 on the Isle of Wight, and Ryan Palmer continued his impressive form with a second tournament victory in two days.

Closer to home, there were wins for Danny Humphries in Salisbury, Alex Cantillion in Stonehouse, Jamie Kay in Bodmin, Shaun Vernall in Evesham and Kieran Spurdle in Chard.

There were also nine WADC competitions and another busy evening for the JDC Junior Volts.

It's the mixture of big averages, local rivalries and developing stories that makes these daily results so interesting.

Ryan Palmer makes it two titles in two days

One of the most interesting developments this week is the form of Ryan Palmer.

On Tuesday, Palmer won at Widden Rugby Club in Gloucester, producing a magnificent 109.98 average in the final.

Twenty-four hours later, he was back in action at Sartan Club in Bishopsworth, Bristol, and once again came away with the title.

Palmer defeated Ricky Palmer 3–0 in the final, collecting seven victories across the evening.

His best average was 103.66 against Kyle Matthews, while he also recorded 92.12 against Steve Brown and 90.18 in the final.

Ricky Palmer and Steve Brown each finished with five wins.

What interests me most isn't simply the 103.66. It's the consistency across consecutive evenings, at different venues and against different opposition.

Two titles in two days, including another three-figure average, is an impressive run.

Danny Humphries produces the goods in Salisbury

At Stratford Social Club in Salisbury, Danny Humphries defeated Lewis Tarrant 3–1 in the final.

Humphries won seven matches and produced an excellent 99.13 average against Kyle Butcher, along with 83.50 against Beau Murton.

Tarrant collected six victories and recorded 83.50 against Lewis Newman, while Liam Glister produced 81.98.

Another strong Wednesday evening in Salisbury, and an impressive performance from Humphries.

Alex Cantillion takes Stonehouse title

At Magpies Social Club in Stonehouse, Alex Cantillion defeated Paul Meyer 3–2 in the final.

Cantillion produced the competition's best average, 95.94 against Cameron Oram, and also recorded 76.42 against Simon Ferris.

It was a smaller event, with seven matches recorded, but Cantillion won all three of his matches to take the title.

It's worth recognising these smaller competitions alongside the larger Vault events. They all contribute to the local competitive darts scene.

Jamie Kay wins a close Bodmin final

At Bodmin Band & Social Club, Jamie Kay came through a tight final against Logan Symons Jnr, winning 3–2.

Kay recorded 92.02 against Jamie Pollard and 86.96 in the final, collecting seven victories.

Logan Symons Jnr was also in good form, recording 91.09 against Matt Wilson and 86.71 against Alfie Dawes.

James Chudleigh and William Chaffe each finished with six wins.

With both finalists producing strong averages, this was one of the better South West contests of the evening.

Shaun Vernall wins a competitive Evesham Vault

The Bengeworth Club in Evesham provided another interesting result.

Shaun Vernall defeated Pete Hughes 3–2 in the final, with both players recording seven victories.

Vernall produced 90.43 against Danny Lauby, 87.44 in the final and 85.89 against Reece Pinches.

Danny Lauby recorded 91.09, while Reece Pinches hit 88.41.

With Hughes, Vernall, Lauby and Jason Reeve all collecting at least six wins, there was plenty of competition for the title.

Kieran Spurdle wins in Chard

At The Choughs Hotel in Chard, Kieran Spurdle defeated Paul Gardiner 3–2 in the final.

Spurdle collected seven victories and produced 90.82 against Gardiner, who finished with five wins.

Warren Bowditch also recorded five victories and averaged 76.31 in a win against Spurdle.

A good night for Spurdle, who was another of Wednesday's featured South West winners.

Paul Rowley hits 120.24 and wins in Shrewsbury

One of the most impressive individual performances of the evening came at Bagley Sports & Social Club in Shrewsbury.

Paul Rowley recorded an exceptional 120.24 average against Wayne Hardman.

He followed that with 98.02 against Jake B-Smith and went on to defeat Archie Wright 3–2 in the final.

Rowley finished with seven victories, while Wright recorded six.

What makes Rowley's performance particularly noteworthy is that he combined the huge average with the tournament title.

That's a much more complete story than simply recording the highest average of the evening.

Keegan Brown puts on a show on the Isle of Wight

At The Simeon Arms in Ryde, Keegan Brown produced two exceptional averages during his run to the title.

He recorded 115.62 against Ethan Barsdell and 111.33 against Mark Feakes.

Brown went on to defeat Lee Simpkins 3–1 in the final, finishing with eight victories.

Simpkins collected six wins, while Daryl Hunt, Tom McInnes and Jay Moore each recorded five.

Two averages above 110 in one competition certainly deserve recognition.

Other outstanding performances around the country

Wednesday's results included several other players producing exceptional darts.

Callum Wallace – ADC National Finals Warm Up

Callum Wallace defeated Ian Phillips 3–0 in the final, winning nine matches. His best averages were 107.36, 103.66 and 91.09. Phillips also had an impressive eight victories.

Daniel Astbury – Hednesford

Daniel Astbury won at Chase Social Workers Club, defeating Codey Exall 3–2 in the final. He recorded 111.33 against Kim Darby and collected eight victories.

George Cressey – Crowborough

George Cressey defeated John Penny 3–0 in the final, winning eight matches and recording 111.33 against Harry Hannam, followed by two 91.09 averages.

Oliver Guest – Shotton

Oliver Guest defeated Chris Dobbins 3–1 in the final at Groves Sports & Social Club. His standout average was 111.33 against Sam Johnson.

Colin Hopkins – Whittlesey

Colin Hopkins produced 111.33 against Spencer Fage, although the title went to Phil Johnson-Hale, who defeated Connor Arberry 3–1.

James Lawson – Oswaldtwistle

James Lawson defeated John Spencer 3–1 in the final, recording 107.36, 100.20, 97.08, 91.09 and 88.41 during an eight-win performance.

Of those performances, Lawson's consistency particularly stands out. Five strong averages in one event tell us more about sustained performance than a single exceptional match.

South West: more winners worth mentioning

There were plenty of other results across the region.

At The Pitch Sports Bar in St Austell, Andrew Cook defeated Freddie Rich 3–1 in the final. Cook won eight matches and recorded 93.94, 85.89, 85.00 and 84.46.

At Break N Dish in Street, Dean Baker defeated Mervyn Adams 3–0, winning eight matches and recording 88.41.

At Barnstaple Town FC, Oscar Yeaman defeated Neil Ridd 3–0, producing 81.98 against Matt Lambert.

At the Devizes Town Under-70 Round Robin, Steve Perkins defeated Aaron Croft 4–1 in the final. Both Perkins and Chris Hiscock recorded 91.09 averages.

At Purton's Under-70 competition, Wayne Millin defeated Jamie Forbes 4–3, winning eight matches. Samuel King recorded the best average of 77.08.

And at the Red Lion Paulton Under-55 round robin, Grayson The Grenade defeated Elliot Gregory 2–1 in the final, collecting eight victories.

These average-restricted competitions continue to provide opportunities for players at different stages of their darts development.

WADC: Nine tournaments and nine winners

Wednesday also brought nine WADC Vault 3.0 competitions, with events across England and Wales.

The winners were:

• Donna Buckley – Arrows, Resolven, defeating Tia Sterio 3–1.
• Pennie Lewis – BRWCA, Hampshire, defeating Milly Milligan 3–2.
• Cerys Skyrme-Davies – Bradmoor Farm, Aylesbury, defeating Keri Stinton 3–2.
• Kim Martin – Challow British Legion, defeating Michelle Ewins-Pointin 3–0.
• Donna Thomas – Duffy's, Pontypridd, defeating Celyn Saunders 3–2.
• Tracey Hancock – MK Lounge, Bodmin, defeating Courtney Hancock 3–0.
• Jane Price – Bengeworth Club, Evesham, defeating Kelly-Marie Selby 3–0.
• Juliet Findley – The Men of March, defeating Millie Jolley 3–0.
• Suzanne Price – Monty Club, Newtown, defeating Rhian Evans 3–0.

There were several performances worth highlighting.

Juliet Findley recorded 79.11 in the final against Millie Jolley, who averaged 72.16 in the same match. Findley also produced 69.91 earlier in the competition.

At Aylesbury, Keri Stinton recorded 71.57, although Cerys Skyrme-Davies took the title.

In Bodmin, Anna Pearce hit 71.57, but Tracey Hancock won the event, recording 68.32 in the final.

Pennie Lewis and Milly Milligan both recorded 68.32 in Hampshire, while Paula Collins produced the same average at Newtown.

It's good to see nine WADC competitions taking place on a Wednesday evening. Regular opportunities to compete are essential, and these results show a mixture of close finals, improving performances and some excellent individual averages.

Junior Volts: Joshua Russell leads the way

Another busy evening for the JDC Junior Volts programme, with some impressive averages and close finals.

At PILCS Sports & Social Club in Pontypool, Joshua Russell defeated Nico Adams 3–2 in the final.

Russell collected seven victories and produced averages of 93.94, 90.18 and 86.14.

That's an excellent series of performances and, for me, the standout junior result of the evening.

At King Alfred in Lowestoft, Oakley Smith defeated Rhys Tonkes 3–0 in the final. Both players recorded eight victories, while Tonkes produced 85.89.

At Pinches Cue Club in Norwich, Jenson Page defeated Alfie Winter 3–2, collecting eight victories. Rikki Sayer recorded the event's highest average of 84.87.

At The Bull Room in Stowmarket, Ethan Goudy defeated Remy Stapleton 3–1 in the final. Stapleton recorded 85.89 and 79.11.

At The Kings Pub in Exeter, Oliver Hutchings defeated Aaron Rea 3–1. Both players collected six victories, while Lewis Woods produced the highest average of 69.91.

Elsewhere, Gruff Davies won in Llandysul, Will Tomkinson won in Crewe, and Mason Parks took the NJDA Contenders Event 1 title.

The junior programme continues to produce an enormous amount of competitive darts, and Russell's performance in Pontypool was particularly impressive.

My five standout performances

With 93 tournaments recorded, there were plenty of candidates. These are the five that caught my attention most.

1. Paul Rowley – A 120.24 average and the tournament title in Shrewsbury.
2. Keegan Brown – Averages of 115.62 and 111.33, plus eight wins and the title in Ryde.
3. Ryan Palmer – A second title in two days, this time at Sartan Club, with a 103.66 average.
4. James Lawson – Five impressive averages, including 107.36 and 100.20, on his way to winning in Oswaldtwistle.
5. Joshua Russell – An outstanding junior performance in Pontypool, recording 93.94, 90.18 and 86.14 on his way to the title.

Special mentions also go to Callum Wallace, Daniel Astbury, George Cressey, Oliver Guest and Juliet Findley.

Another 93 tournaments added to Q4QS

The more results I add, the more interesting the wider picture becomes.

We're seeing players compete at multiple venues, strong performances across consecutive evenings, and a growing number of women's and junior competitions contributing to the database.

Ryan Palmer's two titles in two days are a good example of the stories that emerge when we look beyond individual tournaments.

And with players like Paul Rowley, Keegan Brown and James Lawson producing such impressive numbers, there's certainly no shortage of quality at grassroots level.

That's what I want Q4QS to keep doing: not just recording who won, but showing the performances, form and developing stories behind grassroots darts.

Full results, player rankings and performance statistics are available at questforqschool.com.

Yesterday's Darts Results: Kelson Hughes Hits 115.62, Ryan Palmer Shines in Gloucester and Johnny Haines Wins Again – 13 October 2026

Tuesday evenings are rapidly becoming one of the busiest nights of the grassroots darts week, and this one certainly didn't disappoint.

Another 91 tournaments were added to the Q4QS database, bringing together ADC Vault 19, WADC Vault 3.0, Junior Volts, academy events and independent competitions across England and Wales.

And there were some extraordinary averages.

Kelson Hughes hit 115.62 in Denbigh, Steve Haggerty produced 112.73 and 107.36 in Arnold, and Ryan Palmer averaged 109.98 in the final at Widden Rugby Club in Gloucester.

Meanwhile, Johnny Haines continued his winning streak, Ryan Greenslade took the Taunton Under-70 title, and there were eight WADC competitions, including another impressive victory for Eve Watson.

Plenty to get through!

Ryan Palmer produces a 109.98 final in Gloucester

One of the performances that really caught my attention came at Widden Rugby Club in Gloucester.

Ryan Palmer defeated Alfie Ryan 3–0 in the final, recording an exceptional 109.98 average.

He also produced two separate 107.36 averages, against Paul Allen and Daniel Jeffrey, during his run to the title.

Palmer finished with eight victories, while Alfie Ryan collected six.

It's one thing producing a three-figure average in an early round, but doing it in the final, with the tournament on the line, makes it particularly impressive.

Palmer has featured regularly in the Q4QS results, and this was another significant performance.

It was certainly worthy of the headline position on yesterday's South West graphic.

Kelson Hughes hits 115.62 in Denbigh

The highest average in Tuesday's tournament export came at Castle Arms in Denbigh.

Kelson Hughes produced a remarkable 115.62 against Lucas Martin.

He also recorded 85.89 against Peter Martin and finished with five victories.

But despite that extraordinary scoring, the tournament winner was Baz Tym, who defeated Peter Martin 3–0 in the final.

Tym collected seven victories, while Allan McGuire recorded six.

It's one of the fascinating things about darts. A player can produce the best individual performance of the night and still not win the competition.

Steve Haggerty delivers a scoring masterclass

At Arnold Victory Club, Steve Haggerty produced one of the most complete high-scoring performances of the evening.

His recorded averages included:

• 112.73 against Austin Tetley
• 107.36 against Jenson Snowdon
• 100.20 against Jack Morris

Three averages above 100 in one tournament is impressive at any level.

Haggerty went on to win the event, defeating Toby Saunders 3–0 in the final.

Saunders also produced a 103.66 average during the competition, so there was plenty of quality on show.

For me, Haggerty's combination of three-figure scoring and the title makes this one of Tuesday's standout tournament performances.

Johnny Haines makes it three winning days in a row

Some players are capable of a brilliant evening. Others manage to keep producing the goods night after night.

Johnny Haines is firmly in the second category at the moment.

After winning at Frimley Green on Sunday and Didcot on Monday, Haines was back in the winners' circle at St John's Club in Banbury on Tuesday.

He defeated Matt Kershaw 3–2 in the final, collecting eight victories.

Haines also recorded 107.36 against Steve Tombs.

Kershaw certainly contributed to a high-quality event, recording 103.66 against Scott Wills, while Luke Stallwood reached 100.20.

Three titles in three days is a remarkable run, particularly with the standard of opposition and scoring involved.

Haines is becoming one of the stories of the week.

Andy Steed wins in Tiverton

At Elmore Football Club in Tiverton, Andy Steed defeated Junior Howard 3–0 in the final.

Steed collected seven victories and recorded 95.94 in the final, as well as 85.08 against Gareth Parker.

Tom Head was another standout performer, producing 91.09 against James Head and 85.89 against James Sewell.

Howard and Head each finished with five wins.

A strong night of darts in Devon, and another good result for Steed.

Liam Trotman takes Portishead Tuesday Open

At Portishead Workmens Darts, Liam Trotman won the Tuesday Open, defeating Max Maggs 3–0 in the final.

Trotman collected eight victories and recorded the highest average of the competition, 93.94 against Riley Trotman.

He also hit 80.42 against Christopher Staples and 76.42 against Jenson Dyer.

John Maggs and Max Maggs both finished with six victories, with John recording 81.24.

One important distinction: this was an open tournament offering a prize for the furthest-progressing Under-55 player, rather than a tournament restricted entirely to Under-55 competitors.

Ryan Greenslade wins Taunton Under-70 Super Series

The Taunton U70 Round-Robin Super Series 10.0 continued at Darts @ The Lawns.

Ryan Greenslade defeated James Wellbelove 4–0 in the final, collecting an impressive nine victories.

Greenslade recorded 86.71 against Cameron Adams and 81.24 against Alan Forrest.

Wellbelove finished with seven wins, while Brooklyn Anthony and Tyler Davey each recorded six.

For a competition operating with an Under-70 average format, Greenslade's 86.71 match average was a particularly notable performance.

John Hawkins wins at Bessellscotts, Bristol

At Bessellscotts in Bristol, John Hawkins took the Tuesday Vault title with a 3–2 final victory over Ian Rafferty.

Hawkins collected seven victories, with Thomas Goodrich, Cian McCassey and Rafferty each recording four.

McCassey produced the highest match average of the competition, 71.57 against Joe Gliddon.

It wasn't the highest-scoring event of the evening, but a close five-leg final and seven wins for Hawkins made it a well-earned title.

Josh McCarthy follows Monday's 107.36 with a Swindon title

Here's another developing story worth following.

On Monday, Josh McCarthy recorded 107.36 at North Star Club in Calne.

On Tuesday, he won the Vault at Wiltshire Darts House in Swindon, defeating Scott Mc 3–2 in the final.

McCarthy also produced a 104.50 average against Dave Legg.

That's an impressive couple of evenings, and exactly the sort of consecutive-day form that can easily be missed when looking at tournaments individually.

McCarthy is certainly worth watching.

More South West and southern highlights

There was plenty happening across the wider region.

Chris Gill – Indian Queens, Cornwall

Chris Gill defeated Jack Nankervis 3–1 in the final, collecting seven victories. He recorded 100.20 and 96.97, while Scott Hill hit 95.94 and 93.94.

Jack Bellingham – Portland, Dorset

Jack Bellingham defeated Adam McKay 3–1 in the final, producing an 86.87 average in the deciding match.

Robbie Martin – The Newtown, Poole

Robbie Martin defeated Matt Yarrow 3–1 in the final. Tommy Brooks produced the highest average, 100.20.

Archie Self – Crucible Sports and Social Club, Newbury

Archie Self defeated Jason Heaver 3–1 in the final, with a superb 106.64 against Matthew Fifield and 98.02 against Igor Kuroczycki.

Samuel Palmer – Fareham Social Club

Samuel Palmer collected eight victories and defeated Ben Rowley 3–1 in the final. Rowley recorded 93.94 and 88.41 during his run.

Keegan Brown – Ambassador Freehouse, Isle of Wight

Keegan Brown defeated Tom Dibben 3–1 in the final, collecting eight victories and recording 95.94 against Jay Moore.

Joey Cole – Eastleigh

Joey Cole defeated Jarred Cole 3–0 in the final at Locomotive Engineers Social Club. Both players collected seven victories, while Jarred recorded the event's highest average of 93.94.

The southern Vault circuit continues to provide plenty of quality and a useful mix of established names and developing players.

C-Jay Pipe hits 111.33, but Dave Fisher wins Railway Inn title

One of the best individual averages outside the Vault events came at Darts @ The Railway Inn.

C-Jay Pipe recorded 111.33 against Ryzinger Willis, as well as 96.97 against Rich Hill.

However, Dave Fisher emerged as the tournament winner, defeating Pipe 3–2 in the final.

Fisher collected nine victories, while Pipe finished with seven.

Another example of a huge average not necessarily translating into the title.

Tyler Thorpe hits 104.86 and wins again

At the MDC Round Robin, Tyler Thorpe defeated Darren Malt 4–3 in the final, collecting seven victories.

Thorpe produced 104.86 against Olly Grist, along with 96.97, 91.09 and 90.18.

That's a very strong collection of averages across a single event.

Thorpe had also won at Daventry on Monday, so this represents another impressive consecutive-day performance.

Kirk Shepherd, Patrik Williams and more big averages

There were several other performances that deserve recognition.

Kirk Shepherd – Pendlebury Social Club, Manchester

Kirk Shepherd defeated Steve Green 3–1 in the final, collecting eight victories and recording 107.36, 101.67 and 100.20.

Patrik Williams – JJ's Pool Hall, Liverpool

Patrik Williams defeated Ellis Hancock 3–1 in the final and recorded 110.08 against Kevin Garcia, who averaged 100.94 in the same match.

David Evans – Fairway Fusion, Leyland

David Evans won six matches, defeated Andy An 3–0 in the final and recorded 100.20, 92.02, 88.41, 85.08 and 83.50.

Jack Main – Hethersett Social Club

Jack Main defeated Darren Brown 3–2 in the final. Mark Sadler recorded 107.36, while Brown hit 97.80 in the final.

Mark Hurst – The Brookside, Syston

Mark Hurst defeated Declan Cragg 3–1 in the final and recorded 99.40 against Andrew Hibbert, who had earlier hit 107.36.

Daniel Astbury – The Church Wicketts, Dawley

Daniel Astbury defeated Sam Hamilton 3–0 in the final, recording 92.44, 90.18 and 90.06.

With so many tournaments taking place simultaneously, these are the performances that help illustrate the depth of grassroots darts.

Wales: Connor Hopkins, Bobby Short and Lee Evans among the winners

Tuesday was another busy night across Wales.

At Lindsay Constitutional Club in Cefn Hengoed, Connor Hopkins defeated Keri Dacey 3–1 in the final, collecting seven victories.

Hopkins recorded 96.97 and 92.06, while Ryan Davies produced two separate 100.20 averages.

At Loughor Workingmen's Club in Swansea, Bobby Short defeated Liam Hughes 3–2 in the final.

Both players recorded seven victories, while Short produced 85.89, 81.24 and 80.52.

At Towy Sports Bar in Carmarthen, Lee Evans defeated Sion Thomas 3–2, recording 96.97 during the event.

Elsewhere, Dewi Beynon won at PILCS Club in Pontypool, Finley Bennett took the Tredegar title, and Baz Tym won at Castle Arms in Denbigh.

The Welsh circuit remains an important part of the growing Q4QS picture.

WADC: Eight competitions, with Eve Watson hitting 91.09

There were eight WADC Vault 3.0 competitions in Tuesday's results.

And the standout individual performance came from Eve Watson at The 9 Darter in Port Talbot.

Watson won the competition, defeating Kirsten Casley 3–0 in the final, and recorded an outstanding 91.09 average against the same opponent.

That is a tremendous performance and deserves to be mentioned alongside the leading averages from the wider day's results.

The eight WADC winners were:

• Sue Davies – Castle Arms, Denbigh, defeating Gaynor Williams 3–2.
• Samantha Morrison – Cross Foxes, Prestatyn, defeating Sharon Jones 2–0.
• Lisa Brosnan – London GAA, Ruislip, defeating Cerys Skyrme-Davies 3–1.
• Louise Davies – Shooters Bar, Leominster, defeating Christine Sheen 3–0.
• Eve Watson – The 9 Darter, Port Talbot, defeating Kirsten Casley 3–0.
• Keisha Collins – The Empire Club, Lancing, defeating Bow Hart 3–1.
• Lynsey Childs – Trebles Darts, North Walsham, defeating Gemma Reynolds 3–1.
• Dani Kearns – Wiltshire Darts House, Swindon, defeating Chris Savvery 3–1.

Dani Kearns recorded 73.32 in Swindon, while Sue Davies reached 66.80 in Denbigh.

It's encouraging to see WADC events spread across Wales, the South West, London, the South East and East Anglia.

Eight competitions on a Tuesday evening gives plenty of players an opportunity to compete regularly.

And Watson's 91.09 is a reminder of the standard being produced.

Junior Volts: another tremendous Tuesday

Tuesday's JDC Junior Volts programme was extensive, with events across England and Wales.

Several players deserve particular attention.

Charlie Lowin – Soccer Zone, Halesowen

Charlie Lowin defeated Fraser Waterworth 3–1 in the final, collecting six victories and recording 90.18 against Liam Taylor.

Waterworth hit 88.41, while Codey Exall recorded 85.89.

Ashton John – Arrows, Resolven

Ashton John defeated Rhys Evans 3–1 in the final, collecting an impressive nine victories.

Evans recorded the event's highest average, 88.41, and finished with seven wins.

Jacob Godber – Maxi Lounge, Yate

Jacob Godber defeated Zak Read 3–0 in the final, winning six matches.

He also recorded 83.50 against Owen Porter and 72.73 against Elliott Bunting.

A particularly pleasing local result from Yate.

Luke Bennett – The Banckers Draught, Minehead

Luke Bennett defeated Charlie Ely 3–2 in the final, collecting six victories.

Ely recorded the event's highest average, 74.89, and finished with seven wins.

Jenson Macey – DiceHeads, Gosport

Jenson Macey defeated Sausage Sharp 3–1 in the final, collecting nine victories and recording 81.42 in the final.

Riley Sadd – Wyndham Arms, Ogmore Vale

Riley Sadd defeated Spencer Edwards 4–3 in the final, collecting nine victories.

Edwards produced 85.89 and finished with six wins.

Other Junior Volts winners included Daniel Ashton at Ellesmere Port, Seth White at Burnley, Rwais Barwais at Sheffield and Drew Catania on the Isle of Wight.

And outside Junior Volts, there were further youth and academy victories for Jake Whitehead, Joel Walton, Archie Cave, Hayden Dunlavey and Harley Glycos.

The junior programme is producing an extraordinary amount of competitive darts.

I think it's important that we continue to give these players proper coverage rather than simply placing their names at the bottom of a results list.

My standout performances of the day

With 91 tournaments recorded, narrowing this down isn't easy.

But these are the performances that caught my attention.

1. Steve Haggerty – 112.73, 107.36 and 100.20, plus the title at Arnold Victory Club.
2. Kelson Hughes – The day's highest recorded average, 115.62 in Denbigh.
3. Ryan Palmer – A magnificent 109.98 average in the final at Widden Rugby Club, Gloucester.
4. Johnny Haines – A third successive day's tournament victory, this time in Banbury, with a 107.36 average.
5. Patrik Williams – 110.08 against Kevin Garcia, who averaged 100.94 in the same match, followed by the Liverpool title.

Very close behind were Kirk Shepherd, Archie Self, Tyler Thorpe, C-Jay Pipe and Eve Watson.

And I'd certainly include Jacob Godber and Charlie Lowin among the junior performances worth following.

The bigger picture

What stands out to me is the sheer amount of darts being played on an ordinary Tuesday evening.

We've got ADC Vault tournaments, WADC competitions, Junior Volts, academy events, Under-55 and Under-70 competitions, and independent round robins all contributing to the same growing database.

But the really interesting stories are beginning to emerge when we look across multiple days.

Johnny Haines has now won on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Tyler Thorpe has followed Monday's Daventry victory with another win.

Josh McCarthy has backed up Monday's 107.36 with a tournament victory and another three-figure average.

And players like Ryan Palmer, Steve Haggerty and Kelson Hughes are producing averages that deserve recognition far beyond their local venues.

That's what I want Q4QS to keep doing: not just recording who won, but showing the performances, form and developing stories behind grassroots darts.

Full results, rankings and player statistics are available at questforqschool.com.