Joe Hunt tops PDC Challenge Tour rankings

Joe Hunt secured the top spot on the PDC Challenge Tour Order of Merit following a dominant performance in Wigan. By winning his fifth title of the 2026 season, the 33-year-old Englishman has earned a Tour Card for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, a spot in the Grand Slam of Darts this November, and a debut at the World Darts Championship in December.

In the final tournament of the season, Patrik Williams claimed victory by defeating Jack Aldridge 5-3 in the final, earning £3,000 in prize money. Earlier in the weekend, Archie Self also secured a title, winning Challenge Tour 21 with a 5-1 victory over Tommy Morris.

Dutch players Martijn Dragt, Stef Kosters, and Patrick Geeraets were among the notable participants from the Netherlands, with Dragt reaching the quarter-finals of one event.