Bet Victor World Matchplay: Whitlock Wins Opener

Image courtesy of Lawrence Lustig/PDCSIMON WHITLOCK 10 – 6 Kevin Painter

Simon Whitlock took victory in his first round clash with Kevin Painter at the Bet Victor World Matchplay on Saturday.

Whitlock won five of the last six legs to move into the last 16 with a strong opener at the Winter Gardens. Continue reading

Whitlock Returns To Winning Ways

Simon Whitlock clinched his first PDC title of 2014 by winning Players Championship 12 in Coventry on Sunday.

Whitlock defeated James Wade 6-3 in the final, which included a 154 checkout from ‘The Wizard’, as he picked up the £10,000 winner’s check. Continue reading

World Cup of Darts: Whitlock’s Hamburg Hopes

Simon Whitlock has declared his season up and running as he prepares to play a vital role in Australia’s World Cup of Darts campaign this weekend.

‘The Wizard’ experienced a disappointing Premier League campaign but is now looking ahead to an exciting remainder of the year.

Whitlock is hoping to build momentum as he teams up with Paul Nicholson to represent Australia in the World Cup in Hamburg. Continue reading

Premier League Darts: Whitlock Determined to Bow Out on a High

Simon Whitlock has vowed to end his Premier League season on a high when he tackles world champion Michael van Gerwen in Cardiff on Thursday.

The Wizard of Oz heads to Wales knowing it will be his last appearance of the Premier League campaign after suffering relegation in Dublin last week.

But Whitlock is determined to mark his finale with an eye-catching performance. Continue reading