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Professional darts records and player discussions

Overview

Australian professional darts player Simon Whitlock has set a record for the most appearances at the World Series of Darts events held in New Zealand, participating nine times between 2015 and 2026.

In discussions regarding the sport, Simon Whitlock and Mason Whitlock expressed support for the current world ranking system, which is based on prize money earned at ranking tournaments. While Simon Whitlock expressed skepticism that any modern player could match Phil Taylor’s record of 16 world titles, Mason Whitlock suggested that younger players like Luke Littler might have the potential to achieve such feats.

Entities

Michael van Gerwen · Phil Taylor · Simon Whitlock · World Series of Darts · Luke Littler

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Simon and Mason Whitlock discuss professional darts rankings and records

    Simon and Mason Whitlock discussed professional darts, agreeing on the prize-money ranking system while debating the possibility of future players matching Phil Taylor’s record-breaking dominance.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Simon Whitlock sets New Zealand World Series of Darts record

    Simon Whitlock has set a record for the most appearances at the World Series of Darts in New Zealand, participating nine times since the event's debut in 2015.

Sources

dartsnews.com · dartsnews.de