2006 PDC World Darts Championship
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The 2006 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship was held from 19 December 2005 to 2 January 2006 at the Circus Tavern
. It was the 13th staging of the Professional Darts Corporation
's version of the World Championship.
A record field of 64 finalists assembled to battle for Phil Taylor's world crown. Play was not held between 22 December and Christmas Day due to the Christmas break. Play resumed on Boxing Day
in the lead-up to the final. A day's break was also held on New Year's Eve for the New Year. Record prize money of £100,000 for the winner was in offer.
Despite the record field, there was a notable absentee. John Lowe
's world ranking had fallen to a level which meant he was forced to qualify for the event – which he failed to do for the first time in his career. His run of 28 successive appearances (including the BDO World Championship
) had come to an end. He was the last player to have appeared in a world championship each year since it began in 1978. Bob Anderson
, who made his debut in 1984, now has the longest unbroken run – making his 23rd consecutive appearance for these championships.
A major shock came in the first round when world number one and top seed Colin Lloyd
lost to Gary Welding – it was only the second time in the history of the PDC World Championship that the top seed fell in the first round. Peter Manley was the uncomfortable first in 2001.
Phil Taylor became World Champion for the 13th time, this being his 11th PDC success. His toughest battle en route to the championship was a tight semi-final against Wayne Mardle
which he managed to win by 6 sets to 5. The final was a more one-sided affair as Taylor overcame Peter Manley
7–0. It was Manley's third final defeat against Taylor and the second time he was whitewashed, mirroring the result of the 2002 final.
Tournament 180s scored: 424 in 1222 legs
Most 180s scored, individual: 49 Phil Taylor, 35 Wayne Mardle, 22 Adrian Lewis, 19 Peter Manley http://www.dartsportseite.de/pdc/ladbrokesworldchampionship2006.htm
Circus Tavern
The Circus Tavern is an entertainment venue in Purfleet, Essex, England which hosts functions, cabaret acts and is also a nightclub venue. However, it is most famous as having been a long-time venue of the PDC World Darts Championship....
. It was the 13th staging of the Professional Darts Corporation
Professional Darts Corporation
The Professional Darts Corporation is a professional darts organization, established in the United Kingdom during 1992, when a group of leading professional players split from the British Darts Organisation to form what was initially called the World Darts Council...
's version of the World Championship.
A record field of 64 finalists assembled to battle for Phil Taylor's world crown. Play was not held between 22 December and Christmas Day due to the Christmas break. Play resumed on Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a bank or public holiday that occurs on 26 December, or the first or second weekday after Christmas Day, depending on national or regional laws. It is observed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth nations. In Ireland, it is recognized as...
in the lead-up to the final. A day's break was also held on New Year's Eve for the New Year. Record prize money of £100,000 for the winner was in offer.
Despite the record field, there was a notable absentee. John Lowe
John Lowe
John Lowe is an English darts player who was one of the best-known men in darts during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in the United Kingdom. Lowe is one of only five players to have won the World Championship 3 times.-Biography:Lowe won the World Championship title in three different decades -...
's world ranking had fallen to a level which meant he was forced to qualify for the event – which he failed to do for the first time in his career. His run of 28 successive appearances (including the BDO World Championship
BDO World Darts Championship
The BDO World Darts Championship is a world championship competition in darts, organised by the British Darts Organisation . It began in 1978, and was the only world championship tournament until 1994...
) had come to an end. He was the last player to have appeared in a world championship each year since it began in 1978. Bob Anderson
Bob Anderson (darts player)
Robert Charles "Bob" Anderson is a former world darts champion. He was ranked as world number one for over three years in the late 1980s. Nicknamed The Limestone Cowboy, he lives in Clevedon in Somerset.-Before Darts:Anderson threw his first darts maximum at the age of just five...
, who made his debut in 1984, now has the longest unbroken run – making his 23rd consecutive appearance for these championships.
A major shock came in the first round when world number one and top seed Colin Lloyd
Colin Lloyd
Colin Lloyd , nicknamed Jaws, is an English professional darts player on the Professional Darts Corporation circuit. He is a former world number one ranked player and he has won two major television titles in the PDC - the 2004 World Grand Prix and 2005 World Matchplay...
lost to Gary Welding – it was only the second time in the history of the PDC World Championship that the top seed fell in the first round. Peter Manley was the uncomfortable first in 2001.
Phil Taylor became World Champion for the 13th time, this being his 11th PDC success. His toughest battle en route to the championship was a tight semi-final against Wayne Mardle
Wayne Mardle
Wayne Mardle is a darts player for the Professional Darts Corporation, and former player in the BDO. He now lives in Romford...
which he managed to win by 6 sets to 5. The final was a more one-sided affair as Taylor overcame Peter Manley
Peter Manley
Peter David Manley is an English professional darts player who plays in the Professional Darts Corporation. He is nicknamed One Dart as he is known for hitting doubles with his first dart...
7–0. It was Manley's third final defeat against Taylor and the second time he was whitewashed, mirroring the result of the 2002 final.
Prize money
- Winner: £100,000
- Runner-up: £50,000
- Semi-finalists: £20,000
- Quarter-finalists: £12,500
- 3rd Round losers: £8,500
- 2nd Round losers: £5,000
- 1st Round losers: £3,500
Results
Highest three-dart checkout: 170 Andy Hamilton, Phil Taylor.Tournament 180s scored: 424 in 1222 legs
Most 180s scored, individual: 49 Phil Taylor, 35 Wayne Mardle, 22 Adrian Lewis, 19 Peter Manley http://www.dartsportseite.de/pdc/ladbrokesworldchampionship2006.htm