Former World Champions Still Chasing Glory – How Are They Performing in Q4QS?

 Winning a World Championship guarantees a place in darts history, but it doesn't guarantee a Tour Card for life.

One of the fascinating aspects of the modern darts landscape is seeing former BDO, WDF and PDC World Champions continuing to compete on the grassroots and open circuit long after their days on the biggest stages.

Using the latest Q4QS rankings database, I took a look at some former World Champions who are still active and how they are performing in 2026.

Scott Waites (BDO World Champion)

Current Q4QS Rank: #28

Arguably the standout performer on this list.

The two-time BDO World Champion sits comfortably inside the Q4QS Top 30 and continues to produce high-quality darts. His average of 89.26 and 64.6% win rate show that he remains one of the most dangerous players on the open circuit.

Many players would still dread seeing Waites appear in their section of the draw.

Neil Duff (WDF World Champion)

Current Q4QS Rank: #99

Neil Duff continues to prove that his Lakeside triumph was no fluke. He boasts one of the strongest records of any former world champion currently outside the professional tour structure.

With 42 wins from 49 matches and an outstanding 85.7% win rate, Duff remains a major force wherever he plays.

Steve Beaton (Former PDC World Champion)

Current Q4QS Rank: #139

"The Bronzed Adonis" may have stepped away from the PDC Tour, but he clearly hasn't stopped winning matches.

Beaton has won 27 of his 37 recorded matches and carries a strong 73.0% win rate. His consistency continues to make him a threat at events around the country.

Lisa Ashton (BDO Women's World Champion)

Current Q4QS Rank: #267

One of the most successful women's players in history, Ashton remains highly competitive.

Her 81.6% win rate is among the best of any player featured in this article, demonstrating that she is still regularly making deep runs in tournaments.

Jelle Klaasen (BDO World Champion)

Current Q4QS Rank: #441

The youngest-ever BDO World Champion is still active and competing regularly.

Klaasen remains capable of producing quality performances and continues to be a recognisable name from one of the most memorable eras of Lakeside darts.Richie Burnett (BDO World Champion)

Current Q4QS Rank: #617

The 1995 World Champion continues to compete and remains a familiar face on the circuit.

While the results are naturally not as dominant as during his peak years, Burnett still maintains a winning record and continues to add matches to an already remarkable darts career.

John Part (PDC World Champion)

Current Q4QS Rank: #676

Three-time World Champion John Part remains one of the most respected figures in the sport.

Although much of his time is now spent in commentary and media work, he still appears in events and continues to test himself against the next generation of players.

Trina Gulliver (BDO Women's World Champion)

Current Q4QS Rank: #1345

A true pioneer of women's darts, Gulliver remains active and continues to record victories more than two decades after establishing herself as one of the sport's greatest champions.

What Does It Tell Us?

One thing becomes clear from the Q4QS database: class doesn't disappear.

Some former world champions are still competing at a level capable of challenging elite players, while others continue to play simply because they love the game.

Whether they are fighting for titles, enjoying the competition, or inspiring the next generation, these former champions continue to leave their mark on the darts scene long after their names were etched onto famous trophies.

South West Results Round-Up – 23 June 2026

 Another busy night of grassroots darts produced strong performances across the South West, with DartAsylum HQ, Highbridge, Minehead and Taunton all hosting competitive events.

Collis Palmer Wins At DartAsylum HQ

The headline event of the evening came at DartAsylum HQ, where the Tuesday Night Sub 70 Average Round Robin attracted another competitive field.

Collis Palmer emerged victorious, defeating Matthew Webb 3-0 in the final.

Palmer produced some excellent darts throughout the evening, including an 85.08 average in the final itself. Webb continued his impressive recent run by reaching another final, while Tommy Sperring, Richie Hunt and Mark Pollard were among the players making deep runs.

The result continues a strong spell of form for Palmer, who has featured prominently in recent DartAsylum events.

Tai Anderson Triumphs In Highbridge

The latest JDC VOLTS event at Highbridge Social Club saw Tai Anderson come through a strong field to claim the title.

Anderson defeated Cooper Cornish 3-2 in the final and finished the night with seven victories.

His highest average of 76.71 was among the best recorded in the South West yesterday, while Cornish also impressed with several averages above 70.

The continued strength of junior darts across the region remains one of the biggest success stories of 2026.

Ryan Elliott Wins In Minehead

At The Banckers Draught in Minehead, Ryan Elliott captured another JDC title after edging past Luke Bennett 3-2 in the final.

Charlie Mossman recorded the highest average of the night with 71.57, while Elliott's consistency across the tournament proved enough to secure the trophy.

James Wellbelove Takes Taunton Honours

The Taunton U70 Round Robin Super Series produced another highly competitive evening.

James Wellbelove eventually came out on top, defeating Jamie Davey 4-1 in the final.

Both players enjoyed excellent nights, recording eight victories apiece, while Brooklyn Anthony continued to impress with three appearances in the event's top averages list.

Sean Holley Produces The Performance Of The Day

Although outside the South West focus area, Sean Holley's performance deserves recognition.

Competing at St John's Club, Holley produced the only ton-plus average recorded yesterday, firing in a superb 100.20 average during his run to the title.

It was the highest average logged across all tournaments imported into the Q4QS database on Tuesday.

Top Performances

🏆 Collis Palmer – DartAsylum Champion

🏆 Tai Anderson – Highbridge JDC Champion

🏆 Ryan Elliott – Minehead JDC Champion

🏆 James Wellbelove – Taunton Champion

🔥 Sean Holley – 100.20 Average

🔥 Tai Anderson – 76.71 Average

🔥 Collis Palmer – 85.08 Average In The Final

Another encouraging day for grassroots darts, with strong turnouts, quality performances and further evidence of the talent emerging through the South West ranks.

South West Results Round-Up – 22 June 2026

 

Another busy evening of grassroots darts produced strong performances across Bristol, Salisbury, Evesham and the wider South West region.

Johnny Haines Stars At North Star

The standout performance of the day came at North Star Club in Bristol.

Johnny Haines claimed the North Star Vault Break title after defeating Darren Braine 3-1 in the final, but it was the standard of his scoring that really caught the eye.

Haines produced averages of 103.66, 102.48 and 96.59 during the event, comfortably recording the highest averages logged anywhere in the Q4QS database yesterday.

With seven victories on the night, it was a dominant display from one of the region's most consistent performers.

Zachary Petty Continues Impressive JDC Form

At Stratford Social Club in Salisbury, Zachary Petty enjoyed an outstanding evening in the latest JDC VOLTS event.

Petty defeated Joshua Stott 3-1 in the final and finished the tournament with seven victories.

His 93.94 average was among the highest recorded anywhere in the country and further highlighted the quality emerging through the junior ranks.

Joshua Stott also impressed, matching Petty with seven wins during the event.

Paul Meyer Wins In Evesham

The popular "Tell Me Why I Don't Like Mondays" competition in Evesham produced another strong field.

Paul Meyer emerged victorious after edging past Paul Jones 5-4 in the final.

Both players enjoyed excellent evenings, recording six victories each, while Anthony Pratley and Colin Day also featured prominently throughout the competition.

Daniel Kear Takes Unit 27 Title

The opening week of the Unit 27 Under 65 Series saw Daniel Kear lift the title after defeating Logun Godbeer 3-0 in the final.

Kear finished the night with seven victories and successfully navigated a competitive field that included strong performances from Godbeer, John Maggs and Josh Rose.

Will Hillier Triumphs At Clandown

The Under 65 Average Round Robin at Clandown produced another close contest.

Will Hillier emerged victorious after defeating Gary Lapham 3-2 in the final.

Hillier recorded six victories on the night and added another title to his growing collection of results.

Top South West Performances

🏆 Johnny Haines – North Star Champion

🏆 Zachary Petty – Salisbury JDC Champion

🏆 Paul Meyer – Evesham Champion

🏆 Daniel Kear – Unit 27 Champion

🏆 Will Hillier – Clandown Champion

🔥 Johnny Haines – 103.66 Average

🔥 Johnny Haines – 102.48 Average

🔥 Zachary Petty – 93.94 Average

The quality of grassroots darts across the South West continues to impress, with experienced campaigners and emerging young talent both producing excellent performances.

Bristol & Surrounding Areas: Top 30 Most Improved Players (as of 21st June 2026)

 

One of the most interesting statistics available through the Q4QS database is improvement.

While rankings reward long-term performance and consistency, improvement reports help identify the players currently moving forward at the fastest rate.

For this report, we compared each player's most recent 50 recorded legs with the 50 legs immediately before them. To ensure meaningful results, players must have competed in at least six events and recorded a minimum of 100 legs.

The report covers Bristol and the surrounding areas within a 50-mile radius.

Christopher Willcocks Tops The List

Leading the latest report is Christopher Willcocks.

Willcocks has improved from 51.47 to 60.40 across his most recent 50 legs, an increase of 8.93 points and 17.35%.

Already a familiar name across the South West darts scene, his recent performances suggest he is continuing to move in the right direction.

Youth Talent Making Big Strides

Several younger players feature prominently throughout the rankings.

Joshua Rees, George Freeman, Cruz Morse, Jenson Swift, Gavyn Griffiths and Alfie Taylor all appear inside the top 15, highlighting the strength of emerging talent currently developing across the region.

Established Players Still Improving

Improvement isn't limited to newer players.

Gary Hiscock's average has increased from 73.26 to 83.10, while Todd Marfell, Brad Morgan, Robin Hardy and Edward Manley have all posted significant gains despite already competing at a strong standard.

This demonstrates that development never stops, regardless of experience level.

Q4QS Bristol & Surrounding Top 30 Most Improved

1. Christopher Willcocks (+17.35%)
2. Joshua Rees (+16.01%)
3. George Freeman (+15.84%)
4. Benny Watkins (+15.36%)
5. Kieran McCormick (+14.87%)
6. James Taviner (+14.15%)
7. Cruz Morse (+13.90%)
8. Sam Leitch (+13.61%)
9. Gary Hiscock (+13.43%)
10. Jenson Swift (+13.24%)
11. Gavyn Griffiths (+12.95%)
12. Alfie Taylor (+12.64%)
13. Jac Thomas (+12.37%)
14. Alfie Milroy (+11.98%)
15. Wesley Davey (+11.62%)
16. James Pryer (+11.25%)
17. Joshua Stott (+11.20%)
18. Arnold Szasz (+11.07%)
19. Sydney Hemburrow (+11.07%)
20. Taylor Harries (+10.82%)
21. Natalie Baxter (+10.77%)
22. Harry Swann (+10.61%)
23. Todd Marfell (+10.59%)
24. Pec Parkinson (+10.56%)
25. Brad Morgan (+10.48%)
26. Kian Baker (+9.92%)
27. Robin Hardy (+9.85%)
28. Kieran Thomas (+9.72%)
29. Reece Harding (+9.70%)
30. Harley Hunt (+9.67%)

Players To Watch

The rankings show a healthy mix of established names and emerging talent.

George Freeman, Jenson Swift, Gavyn Griffiths and Alfie Taylor continue to improve rapidly, while experienced competitors such as Gary Hiscock, Todd Marfell and Brad Morgan demonstrate that progress is possible at every level of the game.

Q4QS Verdict

Improvement reports often reveal stories that traditional rankings miss.

While rankings tell us who has performed best over time, improvement reports show who is currently building momentum.

Christopher Willcocks leads the latest list, but the overall picture is encouraging for South West darts, with dozens of players showing significant progress over recent months.

South West Results Round-Up – 21 June 2026

 

Regional finals, youth darts and women's competition all featured prominently across the South West on Sunday, with titles decided in Gloucester, Bristol, Salisbury and Portishead.

Charlie Shears Wins ADC South West Regional Final

The headline event of the day came at Widden Rugby Club, where players competed in the ADC South West Vault 17.0 LEVEL UP CORE Regional Final.

Charlie Shears emerged victorious after edging past Paul Allen 4-3 in a closely fought final.

Both players enjoyed excellent tournaments, recording six wins each, while Jordan Baker and Stuart Melbourne also impressed during the event.

With regional honours on the line, it was a significant victory for Shears and another strong showcase for grassroots darts in the South West.

Tommy Sperring Triumphs At Hangar 61

The latest JDC VOLTS event at Hangar 61 in Patchway produced another encouraging display of junior talent.

Tommy Sperring defeated Charlie Grabham 3-0 in the final to secure the title, while Cody Kibble posted the highest average of the day at 76.42.

The continued growth of youth darts remains one of the most positive stories in the region, with another competitive field producing plenty of quality performances.

Kacey Ayres Wins South West Women's Regional Final

At Stratford Social Club in Salisbury, Kacey Ayres captured the WADC South West Regional Final title.

Ayres defeated Linzi Holton 4-1 in the final and finished the day with six victories.

The event also saw strong performances from Lexi Ayres, Joey Hooke and Claire Spencer as the women's game continues to grow throughout the region.

Phil Woodall Claims Portishead Success

Portishead Workmens Darts hosted another successful Sunday event, with Phil Woodall defeating Jacob Huxtable 4-0 in the final.

Woodall recorded seven victories during the competition and also produced the highest average of the tournament.

John Maggs was among the standout performers, reaching the latter stages and posting two of the day's highest averages.

Women's Series Story Continues

Away from the South West scene, the Women's Series weekend concluded with Lisa Ashton winning Event 15 and Eleanor Cairns claiming Event 16.

Those results completed qualification for the Women's World Matchplay and provided another reminder of the growing strength and depth in the women's game.

South West Standouts

🏆 Charlie Shears – ADC South West Regional Champion

🏆 Tommy Sperring – Hangar 61 JDC Champion

🏆 Kacey Ayres – South West Women's Regional Champion

🏆 Phil Woodall – Portishead Champion

🔥 Cody Kibble – 76.42 Average

🔥 Charlie Shears – Regional Final Winner

⭐ Tommy Sperring – Youth Success At Hangar 61

Another excellent day for South West darts, with regional finals, youth development and women's competition all contributing to a packed Sunday schedule.

Modus Super Series Week 9 Preview

 

The Modus Super Series returns for Week 9 with an intriguing mix of established professionals, rising stars and in-form qualifiers.

While Boris Krcmar heads the betting, there are several players arriving with strong recent form and genuine ambitions of making a deep run.

Boris Krcmar Starts As Favourite

The bookmakers have made Boris Krcmar the man to beat, and it's not difficult to see why.

The Croatian arrives after winning a PDC European Tour qualifier and has continued to produce strong averages against quality opposition. Recent defeats have come against players such as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, illustrating the level he has been competing at.

Krcmar's scoring power and experience make him a worthy favourite, but he is unlikely to have things all his own way.

The Young Gun: Jack Drayton

If there is one player capable of taking the tournament by storm, it could be Jack Drayton.

Drayton recently reached a PDC Development Tour final, averaging almost 93 across the event and producing several outstanding performances along the way.

An 8W-2L record from his last ten matches suggests confidence is high, and he looks ready to make another step forward.

The Form Horse: Robbie Martin

Few players arrive in better form than Robbie Martin.

Recent victories in Salisbury and Stalbridge were followed by a run to the England Open final, giving him a remarkable 9W-1L recent record.

Martin may not attract the same attention as some of the bigger names, but momentum counts for a lot in Modus and he certainly has plenty of that.

Can Ashton Brown Continue The Fairytale?

For Q4QS followers, Ashton Brown is the obvious storyline.

The Bristol star arrives on the back of a perfect 10W-0L run in the database, including victory at Dan Cornes' Birthday Bash and recent titles at DartAsylum and Hangar 61.

This is a huge step up in opposition, but Brown has earned his opportunity and will relish the challenge.

Fallon Looks To Bounce Back

Fresh from another Women's Series weekend and qualification for the Women's World Matchplay, Fallon Sherrock joins the field looking to make her mark.

Sherrock reached the semi-finals of Event 15 and remains one of the most recognisable names in the game.

If she finds her best form early in the week, nobody will want to draw her.

Players Flying Under The Radar

Jack Tweddell continues to quietly build an impressive record and has shown he can compete with established PDC players.

Joe Murnan remains dangerous on his day and has posted some excellent averages on the Challenge Tour.

Scott Mitchell's experience can never be discounted, while Conor Heneghan and Sebastian Caris both have enough ability to spring a surprise.

Q4QS Six To Follow

🎯 Boris Krcmar

🎯 Jack Drayton

🎯 Robbie Martin

🎯 Ashton Brown

🎯 Fallon Sherrock

🎯 Jack Tweddell

Q4QS Prediction

Winner: Boris Krcmar

Runner-Up: Jack Drayton

Dark Horse: Robbie Martin

Local Interest Pick: Ashton Brown

Women's Series Weekend Review: Greaves Dominates, Cairns Breaks Through

 

The final Women's Series weekend before the Women's World Matchplay delivered plenty of drama, with four events taking place and several players strengthening their claims ahead of Blackpool.

Women's Series Event 13

The weekend began with another reminder of Beau Greaves' dominance.

Greaves stormed to the title, defeating Vicky Pruim 5-0 in the final. Pruim's run to the final continued what has been an excellent season for the Dutch star, but Greaves proved too strong on the day.

For Greaves, it was another title added to an already remarkable campaign and further evidence that she remains the player everyone is trying to catch.

Women's Series Event 14

Event 14 produced a different finalist but the same winner.

This time Greaves defeated Karolina Ratajska 5-1 in the final to secure her second title of the weekend.

Ratajska deserves plenty of credit for reaching the final and continued to show signs that she can compete with the very best players on the Women's Series circuit.

However, once again Greaves was simply too strong when it mattered most.

Women's Series Event 15

Lisa Ashton reminded everyone exactly why she remains one of the biggest names in women's darts.

After reaching the final, Ashton produced one of the performances of the weekend to defeat Beau Greaves 5-1 and deny her a clean sweep of titles.

It was a huge statement from the four-time Lakeside champion and showed she remains a genuine contender for any major title.

For Greaves, it was her first final defeat of the weekend, but another deep run added valuable prize money to her tally.

Women's Series Event 16

The final event of the weekend produced the biggest story.

Eleanor Cairns captured her first Women's Series title after defeating Angela Kirkwood 5-4 in a thrilling final.

Both players enjoyed outstanding runs to reach the final, and the match could hardly have been closer.

Cairns' victory was one of the breakthrough moments of the season, while Kirkwood's run to the final showed she is becoming an increasingly dangerous competitor on the Women's Series circuit.

Vicky Pruim also impressed once again, reaching the semi-finals to cap off another excellent weekend.

Weekend Winners

🏆 Event 13 – Beau Greaves

🏆 Event 14 – Beau Greaves

🏆 Event 15 – Lisa Ashton

🏆 Event 16 – Eleanor Cairns

Players Who Enhanced Their Reputation

⭐ Eleanor Cairns

⭐ Angela Kirkwood

⭐ Vicky Pruim

⭐ Karolina Ratajska

While the established stars once again featured prominently, the weekend also highlighted the growing depth of talent throughout the women's game.

Women's World Matchplay Field Confirmed

Aside from the Women's Series action itself, this was also the final qualifying weekend for the 2026 Betfred Women's World Matchplay.

The eight players heading to Blackpool are:

1. Beau Greaves (£45,700)
2. Lisa Ashton (£15,550)
3. Fallon Sherrock (£13,150)
4. Gemma Hayter (£9,800)
5. Vicky Pruim (£8,250)
6. Deta Hedman (£7,500)
7. Rhian O'Sullivan (£6,300)
8. Kirsi Viinikainen (£6,150)