Darren Penhall will return to the PDC stage after taking out the second position in the qualifiers for the NSW darts masters at the Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club.
The Australian resident, who moved from the UK over a decade ago expect for a brief stint in the PDC as a tour card holder (which he could not take the most of due to Covid), is excited to be back on the PDC stage once again.
Penhall made the stage after defeating young starlet Tyrell Coppini 5-0 in the final of the event. Penhall opened with a 13 dart hold of throw and completed the match with a 14 dart leg, not giving his opponent a chance with Coppini only having an unlikely 139 check out to get a leg.
The losing semi finalists were Jackson Davies and Daniel Pearson. Coppini progressed past Davies in the semi final having beating an in-form Craig Scarfe in the quarter finals. Penhall dismissed the Pearson challenge after defeating a rejuvenated Mick Lacey in the quarter finals.
The quality of the field contesting a spot on the Wollongong stage was demonstrated by the fact former World Series players Rhys Mathewson, Tic Bridge, Mike Bonser and Joe Comito were eliminated in the round of 32.
Penhall joins Mal Cuming as a qualifier for the NSW Darts Masters at the Win Entertainment Centre Wollongong. A few tickets are still available at Ticketek but be quick!
