COLIN MONK has qualified for the final stages of the PartyPoker.net Las Vegas Desert Classic.
A win over Canadian Ken MacNeil sealed his place.
Sam Rooney fell just short, losing out to Gary Anderson in one of the six finals. Rooney collected £1,000 for his run.
Andy Jenkins and Robbie Newland were eliminated in the second round.
Tuesday 30 June 2009
Monday 29 June 2009
Las Vegas Desert Classic First Qualifier
ANDY JENKINS was closest to making the televised last 32 but fell short in the group semi-final to Tony Eccles picking up a £250 consolation.
Ian Jopling was edged out in the third round by Vincent van der Voort, Robbie Newland and Colin Monk made the second round.
A second qualifier for the last six spots in the main event takes place tomorrow.
James Wade is already qualified for the £200,000 event.
Ian Jopling was edged out in the third round by Vincent van der Voort, Robbie Newland and Colin Monk made the second round.
A second qualifier for the last six spots in the main event takes place tomorrow.
James Wade is already qualified for the £200,000 event.
Sunday 28 June 2009
Brian Fox & Bob Anderson Snr Memorial Events 2009
BRIAN FOX / BOB ANDERSON Snr MEMORIAL COMPETITIONS REPORT 2009
The Brian Fox Memorial Singles and Bob Anderson Snr Memorial pairs dart competitions took place at the Rugby Club in Basingstoke on Saturday 20th June 2009, in aid of the Heart of Darts Charity.
The Bob Anderson Snr Memorial pairs saw Kev Ede from Winchester and Kevan Merritt from Basingstoke, win £80 plus trophy and memento, beating Robbie Hare and Nick Popham, both from the Isle of Wight, 4-3 in the final, who took away £40. The losing semi-finalists were Nillson Pritchard from Southampton and Steve Barnes from Andover and Brian Bennis and Les Gibbs, both from Basingstoke, each pair receiving £15.
Nillson Pritchard from Southampton won the Brian Fox Memorial Singles, winning £80 plus trophy. He beat Graham Hardy, from Basingstoke, 4-3 in the final, who took away £40. The losing semi-finalists were Robbie Hare, last year’s winner from the Isle of Wight and Kev Ede from Winchester, each receiving £20.
John Bartlett, the organiser, said the event was a great success in the new venue, with a lot of support from both players and spectators, raising just over £400 for the Heart of Darts charity. This money was raised from 50% of the entry fees, donations from the dart players, a raffle and from selling the heart of dart pins.
John would like to thank the families for their contribution and support and for all those who entered to make it such a memorable day. Thanks also to the Rugby Club for holding the event this year.
This was the 4th year of holding these events and the Rugby Club have confirmed they are happy to continue with this event the same time next year, with a provisional date arranged for 19th June 2010.
The Brian Fox Memorial Singles and Bob Anderson Snr Memorial pairs dart competitions took place at the Rugby Club in Basingstoke on Saturday 20th June 2009, in aid of the Heart of Darts Charity.
The Bob Anderson Snr Memorial pairs saw Kev Ede from Winchester and Kevan Merritt from Basingstoke, win £80 plus trophy and memento, beating Robbie Hare and Nick Popham, both from the Isle of Wight, 4-3 in the final, who took away £40. The losing semi-finalists were Nillson Pritchard from Southampton and Steve Barnes from Andover and Brian Bennis and Les Gibbs, both from Basingstoke, each pair receiving £15.
Nillson Pritchard from Southampton won the Brian Fox Memorial Singles, winning £80 plus trophy. He beat Graham Hardy, from Basingstoke, 4-3 in the final, who took away £40. The losing semi-finalists were Robbie Hare, last year’s winner from the Isle of Wight and Kev Ede from Winchester, each receiving £20.
John Bartlett, the organiser, said the event was a great success in the new venue, with a lot of support from both players and spectators, raising just over £400 for the Heart of Darts charity. This money was raised from 50% of the entry fees, donations from the dart players, a raffle and from selling the heart of dart pins.
John would like to thank the families for their contribution and support and for all those who entered to make it such a memorable day. Thanks also to the Rugby Club for holding the event this year.
This was the 4th year of holding these events and the Rugby Club have confirmed they are happy to continue with this event the same time next year, with a provisional date arranged for 19th June 2010.
Saturday 27 June 2009
Hampshire Open - Benchmark for future unity in Darts??
At the present time where the word ‘Open’ is possibly the most misinterpreted and misused word in the darting dictionary it was a privilege and a pleasure to myself and all at Hampshire Darts to welcome some 520 entrants into the 2009 Hampshire Open on 31st of May this year
These players converged on the Novotel Southampton from all darts affiliations, Corporations and Organisation for the express purpose of participation in totally open and fair competition with like minded players with no shackles of politics, discrimination or seeding procedures to favour the few with the only criteria for entry being that there was a love for the sport of darts, a belief in the real maxim of ‘Darts for All’ and where no one had need to scan the entry form for any small print that would indicate their ineligibility to participate and thereby again make a mockery of the word ‘open’
There were also some 150 supporters and many children that came along to see their friends, relatives and darting heroes participate in what was a fantastic day of darts made even more enjoyable by the sporting matter in which all matches were played and the terrific co-operation received from all that took part
The Hampshire Open in its present form has now been running for 10 years and whilst the Hampshire County Darts Organisation has always adopted a completely open policy of entry and participation it was even more significant this year after the various directives, recommendations and inferences of doom and gloom citing probable reductions in entries and boycotts by players as mooted by the BDO were we to continue to follow this policy it gives me even greater pleasure to announce that despite the economic climate and the gloomy forecasts the entry was 16% up on 2008!!!!!!!
For those that support the BDO system there were British Grand Prix points applicable and any BDO player reaching the last 8 will be entitled to the points allocated for the respective placing but this did not cause any animosity from others and all players were as gracious in defeat as they were delighted at victory regardless of against whom they pitted their skills and it must always be remembered that there are some very good players around who support neither the BDO or PDC system and on the day their contribution was very noticeable, as was that of the young players and Ladies that took part and reached the latter stages of the event
It serves to illustrate the fact that if points are made available then they are there to be won by right and not by default due to reduced competition
Roger Boyeson’s excellent DFW Draw system ensured that there was absolutely no favouritism or seeding and as should be the case in true open competition the winner was the player that performed best and most consistently on the day and Colin Monk certainly fulfilled that criteria
There is no case for seeding in such events as a player comes into an open competition with the form carried with him or her on the day and not the form they left behind at the last tournament or run of tournaments
I would like to thank each and every player and supporter that attended the Hampshire Open for their sportsmanship, friendliness and assistance in making it a most memorable and enjoyable day with special thanks also to the Event Sponsors of Hartwell Car Sales, Southern Echo Newspapers and the Novotel Hotel as without the confidence and support of these Companies the event would not be possible
In conclusion and as a plea for unity I would suggest that those Darts bodies that seek to create a divide amongst those that want to play the lovely sport of darts to please consider that whatever level success the Hampshire open achieved it was down to the unification of the players as whilst as a one off event it cannot be construed as totally definitive it is certainly a good ‘straw poll’ indication of how many players would like to see events run in the future!!
The mere fact that so many players welcomed the opportunity to play with and against one another in completely open matchplay does pose the question as to whether those discriminative darts bodies who profess to be doing so really are looking after the future of our sport as I think I could point in their direction at least 520 players who would possibly beg to differ!!!
Whatever the politics it must not detract from the tremendous performance of Colin Monk who took his 3rd Hampshire open Title in brilliant style
To all players and supporters we look forward to seeing you all at the Novotel on Saturday 29th May 2010 for the Daily Echo - 11th Hampshire Open
These players converged on the Novotel Southampton from all darts affiliations, Corporations and Organisation for the express purpose of participation in totally open and fair competition with like minded players with no shackles of politics, discrimination or seeding procedures to favour the few with the only criteria for entry being that there was a love for the sport of darts, a belief in the real maxim of ‘Darts for All’ and where no one had need to scan the entry form for any small print that would indicate their ineligibility to participate and thereby again make a mockery of the word ‘open’
There were also some 150 supporters and many children that came along to see their friends, relatives and darting heroes participate in what was a fantastic day of darts made even more enjoyable by the sporting matter in which all matches were played and the terrific co-operation received from all that took part
The Hampshire Open in its present form has now been running for 10 years and whilst the Hampshire County Darts Organisation has always adopted a completely open policy of entry and participation it was even more significant this year after the various directives, recommendations and inferences of doom and gloom citing probable reductions in entries and boycotts by players as mooted by the BDO were we to continue to follow this policy it gives me even greater pleasure to announce that despite the economic climate and the gloomy forecasts the entry was 16% up on 2008!!!!!!!
For those that support the BDO system there were British Grand Prix points applicable and any BDO player reaching the last 8 will be entitled to the points allocated for the respective placing but this did not cause any animosity from others and all players were as gracious in defeat as they were delighted at victory regardless of against whom they pitted their skills and it must always be remembered that there are some very good players around who support neither the BDO or PDC system and on the day their contribution was very noticeable, as was that of the young players and Ladies that took part and reached the latter stages of the event
It serves to illustrate the fact that if points are made available then they are there to be won by right and not by default due to reduced competition
Roger Boyeson’s excellent DFW Draw system ensured that there was absolutely no favouritism or seeding and as should be the case in true open competition the winner was the player that performed best and most consistently on the day and Colin Monk certainly fulfilled that criteria
There is no case for seeding in such events as a player comes into an open competition with the form carried with him or her on the day and not the form they left behind at the last tournament or run of tournaments
I would like to thank each and every player and supporter that attended the Hampshire Open for their sportsmanship, friendliness and assistance in making it a most memorable and enjoyable day with special thanks also to the Event Sponsors of Hartwell Car Sales, Southern Echo Newspapers and the Novotel Hotel as without the confidence and support of these Companies the event would not be possible
In conclusion and as a plea for unity I would suggest that those Darts bodies that seek to create a divide amongst those that want to play the lovely sport of darts to please consider that whatever level success the Hampshire open achieved it was down to the unification of the players as whilst as a one off event it cannot be construed as totally definitive it is certainly a good ‘straw poll’ indication of how many players would like to see events run in the future!!
The mere fact that so many players welcomed the opportunity to play with and against one another in completely open matchplay does pose the question as to whether those discriminative darts bodies who profess to be doing so really are looking after the future of our sport as I think I could point in their direction at least 520 players who would possibly beg to differ!!!
Whatever the politics it must not detract from the tremendous performance of Colin Monk who took his 3rd Hampshire open Title in brilliant style
To all players and supporters we look forward to seeing you all at the Novotel on Saturday 29th May 2010 for the Daily Echo - 11th Hampshire Open
Sunday 21 June 2009
German Darts Trophy - Day 2
THERE was little joy for both Andy Jenkins and Colin Monk in Dinslaken in the second of two £30,000 events.
Jenkins was beaten by German Tomas Seyler and Monk by Kevin Painter.
Mark Walsh won his fourth tour event of the year beating Andy Hamilton in the final.
Jenkins was beaten by German Tomas Seyler and Monk by Kevin Painter.
Mark Walsh won his fourth tour event of the year beating Andy Hamilton in the final.
Saturday 20 June 2009
German Darts Trophy - Dinslaken
COLIN MONK reached the last 32 at the Stadthalle in Dinslaken in the first of two £30,000 events over the weekend.
Monk had earlier beaten Andy Jenkins and Dutchman Gino Vos before losing out to Wayne Jones.
Andy Smith won the title with a final win over Colin Lloyd and had hit a perfect 9 darter earlier in the afternoon.
Monk had earlier beaten Andy Jenkins and Dutchman Gino Vos before losing out to Wayne Jones.
Andy Smith won the title with a final win over Colin Lloyd and had hit a perfect 9 darter earlier in the afternoon.
Sunday 14 June 2009
Barnsley Players Championship Sunday
COLIN MONK fired in a nine darter during his win over Ray Farrell in the opening round at Barnsley Metrodome winning a £2,000 bonus.
Unfortunately Ronnie Baxter halted his progress in the last 64.
Arron Monk reached the same round before losing to Steve Beaton and Sean White made the last 64 for the first time in his PDC career before Alex Roy ended his hopes.
Andy Jenkins fared best of the travelling Hampshiremen reaching the last 32 before going out to Gary Anderson.
Unfortunately Ronnie Baxter halted his progress in the last 64.
Arron Monk reached the same round before losing to Steve Beaton and Sean White made the last 64 for the first time in his PDC career before Alex Roy ended his hopes.
Andy Jenkins fared best of the travelling Hampshiremen reaching the last 32 before going out to Gary Anderson.
Saturday 13 June 2009
Barnsley Players Championship Saturday
ANDY JENKINS kept on course for a spot in the Stan James World Matchplay finals with a run to the last eight at the Barnsley Metrodome.
In the quarter-finals he was narrowly defeated 6-5 by eventual winner Mark Walsh.
Rick Lowther, making his PDC debut had a good win over Dave Ladley before going down by 6-4 to second seed Alan Tabern in the last 64.
Arron Monk also reached the last 64 but was beaten 6-1 by Colin Osborne.
A second event of the weekend takes place at the same venue tomorrow.
In the quarter-finals he was narrowly defeated 6-5 by eventual winner Mark Walsh.
Rick Lowther, making his PDC debut had a good win over Dave Ladley before going down by 6-4 to second seed Alan Tabern in the last 64.
Arron Monk also reached the last 64 but was beaten 6-1 by Colin Osborne.
A second event of the weekend takes place at the same venue tomorrow.
Saturday 6 June 2009
Blue Square UK Open Day 3
ANDY JENKINS was edged out 9-7 by Terry Jenkins in the last 32 at Bolton's Reebok Stadium.
Despite falling behind 4-1 to the Ledbury man he reeled off the next four to lead 5-4.
He also looked good at 7-5 up but the world number six took the next four to progress.
Despite falling behind 4-1 to the Ledbury man he reeled off the next four to lead 5-4.
He also looked good at 7-5 up but the world number six took the next four to progress.
Friday 5 June 2009
Blue Square UK Open Day 2
ANDY JENKINS is the only Hampshireman left at Bolton after a 9-5 win over Justin Pipe.
Defending champion James Wade was edged out in a thrilling encounter with Peter Manley in a thrilling match that went the full distance.
Colin Monk was beaten by twice world champiom dennis Priestley by 9-4 in his third round match.
The draw for the fourth round sees Andy Jenkins take on Terry Jenkins.
Defending champion James Wade was edged out in a thrilling encounter with Peter Manley in a thrilling match that went the full distance.
Colin Monk was beaten by twice world champiom dennis Priestley by 9-4 in his third round match.
The draw for the fourth round sees Andy Jenkins take on Terry Jenkins.
Thursday 4 June 2009
Blue Square UK Open Day 1
COLIN MONK survived a tense encounter with former World Matchplay champion Larry Butler in the last match of the night to qualify for the third round of the Blue Square UK Ooen at The Reebok Stadium, Bolton.
Ian Critchett won a deciding leg against Holsten qualifier Kevin Beare in the first round but went down to former winner Roland Scholten in Round 2.
Ian Jopling lost 6-4 to local Louis Blundell in his opening match.
The draw for Friday's third round has pitted Monk against Dennis Priestley while Andy Jenkins starts his campaign against Justin Pipe.
Recent Premier League winner James Wade will begin the defence of his UK Open title on the main stage against Peter Manley.
Ian Critchett won a deciding leg against Holsten qualifier Kevin Beare in the first round but went down to former winner Roland Scholten in Round 2.
Ian Jopling lost 6-4 to local Louis Blundell in his opening match.
The draw for Friday's third round has pitted Monk against Dennis Priestley while Andy Jenkins starts his campaign against Justin Pipe.
Recent Premier League winner James Wade will begin the defence of his UK Open title on the main stage against Peter Manley.
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