ADC Winmau Championship Tour Returns With Huge Stakes in Events 5 & 6

Some of the biggest names outside the PDC ProTour will head to the ADC Winmau Championship Tour this weekend as Events 5 and 6 take centre stage.

With major opportunities and significant prize money all on the line, the ADC Championship Tour has quickly established itself as one of the premier grassroots circuits in the UK.

To make the series accessible to players across the country, the Championship Tour operates separate North and South circuits. Players aren't restricted to one region, however, and are free to compete on either tour throughout the season.

A Place At The Grand Finals

Every match this weekend carries extra importance.

After the final Championship Tour event, the Top 8 players on the North Ranking Table will qualify for the prestigious Grand Finals at the MODUS Live Lounge in Portsmouth on 17-18 October 2026.

The Finals prize fund has doubled from last season to £10,000, with the champion collecting £3,000 and, perhaps even more importantly, securing a place in the ADC Global Championship.

The Route To £60,000

Finishing inside the Top 2 on the North Rankings also earns qualification for the ADC Global Championship 2026/27.

That event boasts a £150,000 prize fund, including an eye-catching £60,000 first prize, making the Championship Tour one of the most rewarding pathways available outside the professional circuit.

Strong Winners Already Emerging

Four events have already been completed this season, producing three different winners.

• Event 1: David Sumner
• Event 2: Daniel Ayres
• Event 3: Lewis Pride
• Event 4: Daniel Ayres

Daniel Ayres has made the early running with two victories from the opening four tournaments, although there is still plenty of darts to be played before the race for Portsmouth reaches its conclusion.

With Events 5 and 6 now approaching, every ranking point becomes increasingly valuable as players battle for qualification places.

Championship Tour Event Prize Fund

🏆 Winner – £1,000

🥈 Runner-up – £400

🥉 Semi-finalists – £200

Quarter-finalists – £100

Last 16 – £40

Last 32 – £20

Another Huge Weekend Ahead

The standard across the ADC Championship Tour continues to rise each season, with many considering it one of the strongest competitions outside the PDC ranking system.

For players chasing the Grand Finals, the ADC Global Championship and a potential £60,000 payday, Events 5 and 6 could prove pivotal in shaping the rest of the season.

Q4QS Six To Follow

Looking at your player export and the current storylines, I'd avoid simply picking the top six. A mix of favourites, form players and dark horses always makes for a stronger feature.

⭐ Daniel Ayres

Already a two-time Championship Tour winner this season and fresh from a PDC Challenge Tour title. If he finds his best game again, he'll be one of the men everyone has to beat.

⭐ Lewis Pride

An Event 3 winner who continues to impress against professional opposition. His scoring power means he can beat anyone over the shorter formats.

⭐ Oliver Mitchell

The highest-ranked player in the field on Q4QS and someone who has already claimed notable wins over several Tour Card holders this year.

⭐ Steve Lennon

The former Tour Card holder brings plenty of experience and remains capable of producing 90+ averages on demand. A dangerous draw for anyone.

⭐ Lewis Cook (Young Gun)

One of the rising talents in the field. Recent JDC Advanced Tour finals and an 8-2 run in his last ten matches suggest he could spring a surprise.

⭐ Graham Usher (Dark Horse)

Perhaps not among the headline names, but Usher has quietly been putting together some strong performances on the Challenge Tour and could easily make a deep run if the draw opens up.

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Two More Dark Horses (if you want an "Ones to Watch" section)

Ashley Coleman – Arrives in excellent form after winning a recent Vault event and has gone 9-1 in his last ten matches. Momentum counts in tournaments like these.

William Borland – Easy to overlook, but we all know the quality he possesses. If he settles quickly, he's more than capable of making a quarter-final or better.

Country Spotlight: Estonia

 

I've decided to start a new weekly feature on Quest For Q School called Country Spotlight.

Each week I'll take a look at a different darts nation from around the world. Some will be countries that every darts fan knows well, while others may be developing nations that are quietly building their place in the sport.

We'll explore the players, tournaments, history and future prospects of each country, while also giving them a Q4QS Nation Rating.

This week we're heading to the Baltic region to shine the spotlight on Estonia.

Where is Estonia?

Estonia is one of the three Baltic states, bordered by Latvia to the south, Russia to the east and the Baltic Sea to the west. Home to around 1.4 million people, it is one of Europe's smaller nations but has built a reputation for embracing technology, innovation and sport.

The capital city, Tallinn, has become the heart of Estonian darts and regularly hosts domestic and international competitions.

The Growth of Darts in Estonia

Although football and basketball remain among the country's most popular sports, darts has enjoyed steady growth over the past decade.

The Estonian Darts Association has worked to expand participation by organising national championships, ranking events and opportunities for players to compete internationally.

Several clubs now operate across the country, while Estonia has become a familiar name at WDF events throughout Europe.

Competing on the International Stage

Estonia is now an established member of the World Darts Federation and regularly sends players to European and World Championship events.

Their national team has represented the country at both the WDF Europe Cup and WDF World Cup, giving Estonian players valuable experience against some of the strongest darts nations.

While major international titles have proved elusive, Estonia continues to narrow the gap through regular competition and player development.

Players to Watch

Estonia has produced several talented players who have represented the nation with distinction over the years.

Among the names that darts fans may recognise are:

• Madis Juus

• Mario Sits

• Priit Lokkotar

• Janno Põldver

• Silver Laas

• Andres Adamson is one of the Estonian players currently featured in the Q4QS database. Across 24 recorded matches, he has picked up 11 victories with a best recorded average of 81.24. His experience across both PDC Nordic & Baltic Tour events and the Estonian & Tallinn Open demonstrates the increasing standard of Estonian darts. 

As Quest For Q School continues to expand its database, we'll also be keeping an eye on emerging Estonian players making their mark on the international circuit.

Why Estonia Matters

Estonia demonstrates how a well-organised darts structure can help a relatively small nation compete internationally.

The country's players regularly test themselves against stronger opposition, helping to raise standards year after year.

With increasing participation and greater international exposure, Estonian darts appears to be moving in the right direction.

Looking Ahead

The future looks promising for Estonian darts.

Continued investment in grassroots competitions, international experience and youth development should help produce the next generation of players capable of challenging on the WDF stage.

As more tournaments are held across the Baltic region, Estonia is well placed to continue its progress.

Q4QS Darts Nation Rating

Current Strength: 5/10

Participation: 6/10

International Success: 5/10

Future Potential: 8/10

Overall Q4QS Nation Rating: 6/10

Estonia has quietly established itself as one of the stronger developing nations in the Baltic region. While there is still work to do before challenging Europe's leading countries, the foundations are firmly in place for continued growth.

Useful Links

Estonian Darts Association:
https://darts.ee

World Darts Federation:
https://dartswdf.com

Coming Next...

Country Spotlight returns next week with another nation from the world of darts. If there's a country you'd like to see featured, let us know on our social media channels.

South West Results Round-Up – Palmer & Long Continue Winning Ways

 

Another busy evening saw 25 grassroots tournaments added to the Q4QS database, with several strong performances across Bristol, Wiltshire, Hampshire and the wider South West.

Ryan Palmer Triumphs At DartAsylum HQ

The Thursday Night Round Robin at DartAsylum HQ attracted another competitive field, with Ryan Palmer emerging victorious after defeating John Brown 3-0 in the final.

Palmer enjoyed an outstanding evening, recording eight victories during the tournament and producing a 90.69 average during his semi-final success over Jamie McKinnon.

John Brown also impressed on his way to the final, posting averages of 89.64 and 88.41, while Jamie McKinnon recorded one of the highest averages of the event with 91.09.

Robbie Long Wins At Hangar 61

Another strong field assembled at Hangar 61, where Robbie Long continued his impressive run of form.

Long defeated Lewis Kendall 3-0 in the final, producing a superb 93.94 average earlier in the tournament before finishing strongly with an 86.71 average in the final.

Matt Jackson also enjoyed another excellent evening, recording averages of 91.09 and 86.60 during his run through the competition.

Josh McCarthy Produces The Performance Of The Day

The highest average recorded anywhere in yesterday's Q4QS database came from Josh McCarthy at the MTFC Round Robin.

McCarthy defeated Alan Turnell 3-0 in the final and produced an outstanding 102.48 average, the only three-figure average recorded across the featured South West events.

Craig Gaynor Claims Faringdon Title

Faringdon Town Football Club hosted another successful In Between Cash Competition.

Craig Gaynor defeated Otto Hookham 3-1 in the final and also recorded the highest average of the tournament with 85.52.

Morgan Fowler Victorious At Deers Leap

Morgan Fowler enjoyed an excellent evening at the Deers Leap Under 70 Round Robin.

He defeated Samuel King 4-1 in the final after recording nine victories throughout the event, while Samuel King impressed with two averages above 83 during his run to the final.

Standout Performances

🏆 Ryan Palmer – DartAsylum HQ Champion

🏆 Robbie Long – Hangar 61 Champion

🏆 Josh McCarthy – MTFC Round Robin Champion

🏆 Craig Gaynor – Faringdon Champion

🏆 Morgan Fowler – Deers Leap Champion

🔥 Josh McCarthy – 102.48 Average

🔥 Robbie Long – 93.94 Average

🔥 Matt Jackson – 91.09 Average

Another excellent evening of grassroots darts saw plenty of quality performances across the South West, with familiar names continuing their strong seasons and several players producing averages well into the 90s.

US Darts Masters Preview – Can The North Americans Cause An Upset?

 

The World Series of Darts heads to New York this weekend as eight of the PDC's biggest stars take on eight leading North American representatives in the 2026 US Darts Masters.

On paper, the seeded players will start as overwhelming favourites. However, World Series events have often produced memorable shocks, and several North American players arrive with enough recent form to believe they can spring an upset.

Humphries And Littler Lead The Charge

Q4QS number one Luke Humphries arrives in excellent form after winning Players Championship 17 with a tournament average of 104.74. His recent record of eight wins from his last ten matches makes him one of the standout contenders for the title.

Luke Littler is not far behind in the conversation. The teenage superstar recently claimed the Poland Masters title with a superb 105.37 tournament average and remains one of the most feared scorers in world darts. Although he suffered an earlier-than-expected exit at the Belgian Open, few players possess a higher ceiling.

Gerwyn Price also arrives with silverware in recent weeks after lifting the European Darts Grand Prix, while James Wade, Stephen Bunting, Jonny Clayton, Josh Rock and Gian van Veen complete an exceptionally strong seeded line-up.

North America's Best Ready To Test The Elite

While the European stars dominate the headlines, the home contingent has enjoyed an encouraging year on the Championship Darts Circuit.

Leonard Gates comes into the tournament in outstanding form, winning both the US Masters Qualifier and the latest CDC Main Event. His experience and confidence make him one of the biggest threats to the seeded players.

Adam Sevada has also enjoyed an excellent season, collecting multiple CDC titles and reaching another quarter-final in his most recent outing. He has shown remarkable consistency throughout 2026 and will not fear any opponent.

David Cameron remains one of the most experienced players in North American darts and has already claimed the CDC Cross-Border Challenge this season, while Alex Spellman arrives with an impressive 9W-1L record across his last ten matches after several tournament victories.

Players Who Could Cause An Upset

Every World Series event seems to produce at least one surprise result. Looking at recent form, these four players appear best placed to challenge the established names.

Leonard Gates

Arguably the most dangerous unseeded player in the field. Recent CDC titles and vast stage experience make him a genuine threat.

Adam Sevada

His consistency throughout the CDC season has been outstanding. If he settles quickly, few seeds will relish facing him.

David Cameron

A former WDF World Champion who still possesses the experience to frustrate the world's elite over a short format.

Alex Spellman

Perhaps the dark horse of the tournament. His recent 9W-1L run suggests his confidence is growing at exactly the right time.

Q4QS Six To Follow

🎯 Luke Humphries

🎯 Luke Littler

🎯 Gerwyn Price

🎯 Leonard Gates

🎯 Adam Sevada

🎯 Alex Spellman

Q4QS Prediction

Luke Humphries starts as the player to beat based on recent performances, although Luke Littler's scoring power means he is never far away from lifting another televised title.

Among the North Americans, Leonard Gates appears best equipped to produce a headline upset, while Adam Sevada and David Cameron could also make life uncomfortable for the seeded stars if they reproduce their recent CDC form.

Whatever happens, the US Darts Masters remains one of the highlights of the World Series calendar, providing another opportunity for North America's leading players to test themselves against the very best in the world.

South And South West Results Round-Up – 24 June 2026

 

Another busy Wednesday evening saw more than twenty grassroots tournaments imported into the Q4QS database, with several strong performances across Bristol and the wider South West.

Ryan Palmer Takes Sartan Club Honours

The standout local event came at the Sartan Club, where another competitive ADC Sanctioned Round Robin attracted a high-quality field.

Ryan Palmer produced an excellent display throughout the evening before defeating Ellis Radford 4-0 in the final to lift the title.

The event was packed with quality, with Garry Harding recording the two highest averages of the tournament (88.41 and 85.50), while Ellis Radford fired an 85.08 average during his run to the final.

Mervyn Adams topped the win charts with seven victories, while Garry Harding also recorded seven wins before narrowly missing out on the latter stages.

It was another reminder of the strength in depth currently on show at the Sartan Club.

Jenson White Continues Fine Form

At DartAsylum HQ, Jenson White claimed the Wednesday Night Under 55 title after defeating Dexter Cornes 2-0 in the final.

White finished with eight victories from the evening and produced the highest average of the event at 73.32.

Freddie Smith also enjoyed another encouraging night, while Tom White and Tommy Llewellin both made deep runs.

Lee Andrews Wins At Magpies

Magpies Social Club hosted another competitive Vault Break Round Robin.

Lee Andrews emerged as champion after defeating Cori Wiltshire 5-0 in the final.

Paul Meyer impressed throughout the evening, producing one of the standout averages of the event with 85.08, while Joseph Meason continued his consistent run of performances by reaching the latter stages once again.

Other Notable Results

Grant Jackson lifted the title at the Bostin Darts Round Robin after defeating Michael Powell 3-1 in the final.

Paul Orchard claimed victory in the Beecroft Inbetweener, while David Broome continued his good form by winning the Top Tee Golf Vault event.

Outside the South West, George Cressey produced the performance of the day, averaging a superb 103.07 during his victory at Downside Sports & Social Club.

Standout Performances

🏆 Ryan Palmer – ADC Sanctioned Round Robin Champion

🏆 Jenson White – DartAsylum Under 55 Champion

🏆 Lee Andrews – Magpies Champion

🏆 Grant Jackson – Bostin Darts Champion

🔥 Garry Harding – 88.41 Average

🔥 Paul Meyer – 85.08 Average

🔥 Jenson White – Event Winner with eight victories

Grassroots darts continues to thrive across the South West, with another evening full of competitive fields, impressive averages and plenty of familiar names adding more silverware to their growing collections.

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.