Fresh off the back of a long week at PDC Q-School, Consett thrower Phil ‘Philyerboots’ Borthwick comes out on top of a 52 player field that included the likes of Ryan Joyce and Adam Hunt.
As usual, the Globe FA Cup competition provided some tasty draws in the early rounds. Ryan Joyce faced Jack Pattinson in a prelim game, with Jack recently putting in a good performance at Q-School and narrowly missed out on the second stage. Pattinson carried on his fine form and battled back from 2-1 down to defeat Joyce 3-2. Davey Gradwell battled back against Adam Hunt, in another prelim game, coming back from 2-1 down himself, to take the victory.
There was a fantastic mix of talent in the room from all over the North East, with Gary Hayes and Gary Stephens traveling up from Middlesbrough and Jack Pattinson making the hour-long trip from Allendale, South West Northumberland.
As we moved into the later stages, the last 16 onwards was ‘Best of 7’. Gary Hayes registered an estimated 104 average in a 4-0 whitewash of Ryan Hanratty. Northumberland County player, Andy Parks came from 3-2 down to beat Scott Hunt 4-3. Borthwick was taken to a last-leg decider by Tyne & Wear Youth player, Mason Harmer, but came out victorious.
The semi-finals produced some great games, with Borthwick and Davie fighting through to face each other in the Globe Final.
A crucial break in the latter stages of the final was enough for ‘Philyerboots’ to take the £240 winners prize and a Bottle of Grey Goose for his efforts!
As always, a great day The Globe, Gateshead. Well ran by Craig Larvin and fantastic hospitality from Ian and Michelle. We’re back at The Globe on Saturday 19th February.
Next event on the diary is the Winmau Sky Lounge Ranking Event this Saturday. Currently at 100 entries – Enter HERE.
Last 16 Results –
Andy Parks 4-3 Scott Hunt Phil Borthwick 4-3 Mason Harmer Gary Hayes 4-0 Ryan Hanratty Alan Davie 4-0 Shaun Cole Paul Nesbitt 4-2 John Kippen Jack Pattinson 4-2 Andy Chalmers Billy Robson 4-2 Stephen Mallams Micky Rathbone 4-1 Stephen Glister
Last 8 – £25
Jack Pattinson 4-2 Paul Nesbitt Phil Borthwick 4-1 Andy Parks Alan Davie 4-2 Gary Hayes Billy Robson 4-1 Micky Rathbone
Semis – £60
Phil Borthwick 4-2 Jack Pattinson Alan Davie 4-2 Billy Robson
Due to high demand, we have opened up all Ranking Events to 128 players! More boards on the day, more prize money on the day and a bigger finals prize fund to play for!
Friday 17th December Afternoon Session 12.30pm – 1st game on Ryan Joyce vs Roman Benecky
Saturday 18th December Afternoon Session 12.30pm – 2nd game on Callan Rydz vs Yuki Yamada
Evening Session 7pm – 1st game on Adam Hunt vs Boris Krcmar
Tuesday 21st December Afternoon Session 12.30pm – 3rd Game on Joyce / Benecky vs Mervyn King
Evening Session 7pm – 1st game on Hunt / Krcmar vs Vincent Van der Voort
Wednesday 22nd December Afternoon Session 12.30pm – 2nd game on Glen Durrant vs Willie O’Connor / Danny Lauby Jnr Thursday 23rd December Evening Session 7pm – Last game on Chris Dobey vs Rusty-Jake Rodriguez / Benn Robb
Mission Darts are thrilled to announce the signing of Ryan ‘Relentless’ Joyce who is currently ranked number 38 in the world.
Darryl Fitton, Mission Darts Player Development Manager, is impressed by his performance and recent history: “Ryan reached the Quarter Finals in his debut appearance at the World Championship in 2019, taking out three seeded players on the way. This year he’s reached the last 16 of the Grand Slam, the last 64 of the UK Open, and the last 32 of the Players Championship Finals.”
“In July 2020, Ryan won his first PDC title at the Summer Series Pro Tour event, defeating Dave Chisnall in the final. In 2020 he also reached the last 32 of the World Matchplay, and the last 16 of the World Grand Prix.”
Ryan, who is from Newcastle, England, commented: “Joining Team Mission is simply the right choice for me. Mission are dedicated to creating great products and they’re a growing brand; I’m proud that we can take that journey together!”
Outside of the major tournaments Ryan has reached three BDO ranked event finals, the first was the 2013 Turkish Open, then the Isle of Man Open in 2016, and the Denmark Masters in 2016.
He won the Turkish open pairs in 2013, the Welsh open pairs 2015, and reached the final of the British open pairs in 2016. In 2017 he won the Scottish open pairs and the BDO Gold cup singles tournament.
We look forward to seeing what the future holds! #ForTheWin
The Sky Lounge is now a permanent fixture in the North East Darting scene, boasting one of the best setups around fuelled with an even better atmosphere.
Saturday 4th December saw 64 participants go head-to-head using the new Darts Atlas software. The software involved tablet scoring, with real-time scores and bracket updates for spectators. This new bit of kit will be used in all North East Darts Promotions events moving forward.
On the day we saw a mix of old and new faces, as well as some fantastic performances. Angela Kirkwood came from 3-1 down in her opening game to defeat County Durham A player, Jack Kirtland, 4-3.
Jock Lyons rolled back the years defeating in-form youngster, Jack Male by 4 legs to 1, registering an impressive 80 avg in the process.
As we edged into the later stages, Consett thrower, Andrew Heppell defeated one of the favourites, David Gradwell in the last 32.
Adam Hunt and Ryan Joyce both moved comfortably into the last 16, both only dropping 1 leg in the two opening rounds.
Joyce started to turn the screw in the last 16 as he brushed aside another in-form player in Paul Nesbitt. Nesbitt battled back in the middle of the game registering a 14-darter, but ‘Relentless’ held strong and to see out the game 4-1.
Hunt went up against WDF Lakeside qualifier, Dave Prins in the tie of the quarters, which proved to be a cracker. Going all the way down to a decider and Prins leaving 36 for the match and ‘The Hunter’ took out 113 to seal the victory.
Both Hunt and Joyce moved comfortably into the final, beating their opponents 5-0 and 5-1, respectively.
The final saw the two PDC pros go head-to-head once again in a Sky Lounge Open Final. Hunt registered 4x 180s in 7 legs and their averages were near on identical, but Joyce proved clinical in the finishing department and ran away with the win, 5-2.
As always, thank you to the Sky Lounge for their hospitality.
Thanks to Paul Lawson, Ali Patton, Stephen Mallams and Michelle for their support in setup, organising and support.
See everyone in 2022 for the next North East Darts Promotions Event.
Winner – Ryan Joyce £400 Runner up – Adam Hunt £200 Semis – Geoff Murray / Butch Knighton £100 Quarters – Dave Prins / Richie Archbold / Craige Nixon / Paul Nesbitt £50
Lastly, good luck to all North East competitors in the PDC World Championships and WDF World Championships. We have a staggering 7 participants from the North East!
PDC – Glen Durrant, Chris Dobey, Callan Rydz, Ryan Joyce and Adam Hunt
Another fantastic competition on 6th November at Sky Lounge, Washington ran by North East Darts Promotions. A great turnout of 47 entries on a County weekend including a lot of new faces with many playing in their first competition.
Paul Williams took the title with a 5-4 win over Tony Wood.
Last 16 Results –
Ray Marshall 4-0 Scott Collingwood Tony Procter 4-1 Phil Borthwick James Forster 4-1 Geoff Murray Tony Wood 4-2 Paul Nesbitt Ian Gigzy Harrison 4-2 Jack Roddham Gary Miller 4-2 Scott Hunt Paul Williams 4-1 Paul Berriman Mala Foster 4-1 Kieron Ford
Last 8 Results –
Ray Marshall 5-1 Tony Procter Tony Wood 5-2 James Forster Gary Miller 5-0 Ian Gigzy Harrison Paul Williams 5-3 Mala Foster
Semi Finals –
Tony Wood 5-1 Ray Marshall Paul Williams 5-3 Gary Miller
Final –
Paul Williams 5-4 Tony Wood
________ 1st Richie Cutler Memorial – Navy Club, Darlington – Saturday 13th November
50 entries for the first competition in memory of Darlington thrower, Richie Cutler. A great day with Middlesbrough player, Jonny Gardner taking the title over Derek Lumley
Last 16 Results –
Eddie Mordica bt Shaun Matthews Derek Lumley bt Dave Nicholson Jonny Gardner bt Mike Gladstone Jack Kirtland bt Jamie Gardner Adam Jenkinson bt Phil Borthwick Carl Hamilton bt Karl Browning Gary Miller bt Jonny Maddison Scott Hunt bt Lee Morton
Last 8 Results –
Carl Hamilton bt Gary Miller Johnny Gardner bt Jack Kirtland Adam Jenkinson bt Eddie Mordica Derek Lumley bt Scott Hunt
Semi Finals –
Derek Lumley bt Carl Hamilton Jonny Gardner bt Adam Jenkinson
Final –
Jonny Gardner bt Derek Lumley
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21st TJ Atkinson Memorial – Stanhope Sports & Social Club, Bishop Auckland – Sunday 14th November
One of the best competitions on the darting calendar, now into its 21st year. Starting way back in 2000 with Tony Wood taking the inaugural title followed by Keith Wright winning three off the belt in ’01, ’02, ’03. The trophy includes names of some of the greatest players to come out of our area including the late Phill Nixon and Davey Dodds, as well as ex-England International, Doug McCarthy. Most recently the likes of Adam Hunt & Ryan Joyce have engraved their names alongside the North East legends.
Another great turn out of 43 entries, over a busy weekend of darts, saw Adam Hunt claim the title for the third time in the last four competitions, defeating in form County Durham player, Ryan ‘Panda’ Anderson in the final.
Last 16 Results –
Alan Bell bt Ian Hambleton David Morris bt Keith Wright Adam Hunt bt Ste Addison Mark Wright bt Chris Dominey Billy Robson bt Gerry Grieve Ryan Anderson bt Chris Kitch Graeme Campbell bt Scott Hunt Shaun Matthews bt Ray Foreman
Last 8 Results –
Alan Bell bt David Morris Adam Hunt bt Mark Wright Ryan Anderson bt Billy Robson Shaun Matthews bt Graeme Campbell
Semi Finals –
Adam Hunt bt Alan Bell Ryan Anderson bt Shaun Matthews
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