Bobby Bourn Memorial Players Championship
| Bobby Bourn Memorial Players Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament information | |
| Venue | Barnsley Metrodome |
| Location | Barnsley |
| Country | England |
| Established | 2003 |
| Organisation(s) | PDC |
| Format | Legs |
| Prize fund | £34,600 (2011) |
| Month(s) Played | June |
| Current champion(s) | |
 Andy Smith | |
The Bobby Bourn Memorial Players Championship is a darts tournament staged by the Professional Darts Corporation. It originally took place as a warm up to the Stan James World Matchplay in Blackpool every July. However, in 2009, the tournament moved to a new date in January and a new venue at the Doncaster Dome. In 2010, the tournament was moved to spring and held at the Barnsley Metrodome.
The tournament is named after Bobby Bourn, who had an extensive involvement in the Whitley Bay darts league for over 30 years until his death in 2002. Bourn also performed the role of "player marshal" at PDC televised events, providing assistance to the professional players when they competed and ensuring they were in the right place at the right time before going out for matches.
Phil Taylor won the tournament in its first six years, however he missed the next three events, which were won by Terry Jenkins, Simon Whitlock, and Andy Smith.
Previous finals
- 2011 Andy Smith 6-2 (legs) Dave Chisnall (Prize fund £34,600) [1]
- 2010 Simon Whitlock 6-4 (legs) Gary Anderson (Prize fund £31,200)
- 2009 Terry Jenkins 6-3 (legs) Mark Dudbridge (Prize fund £29,600)
- 2008 Phil Taylor 3-0 (sets) Ronnie Baxter (Prize fund £19,600)
- 2007 Phil Taylor 3-1 (sets) Adrian Lewis (Prize fund £19,600)
- 2006 Phil Taylor 3-1 (sets) Roland Scholten (Prize fund £19,600)
- 2005 Phil Taylor 3-0 (sets) Wayne Mardle (Prize fund £19,600)
- 2004 Phil Taylor beat Andy Jenkins
- 2003 Phil Taylor 7-2 (legs) John Part
References
- ↑ Smith's Joy With Barnsley Win PDC.tv
External links
- Bobby Bourn article North East Chronicle
- Tournament results