Preston Ridd
Encyclopedia
Preston Ridd is a New Zealand
darts
player.
He qualified for the 2011 PDC World Darts Championship
as the New Zealand champion. He whitewashed Northern Ireland
's Michael Mansell
4-0 in the preliminary round, but won only one leg in losing to Vincent van der Voort
0-3 in the first round.
Ridd has won the New Zealand Open
three times and the New Zealand Masters
once.
Ridd, whose parents originated from Devon
, holds a British passport
.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
darts
Darts
Darts is a form of throwing game where darts are thrown at a circular target fixed to a wall. Though various boards and games have been used in the past, the term "darts" usually now refers to a standardised game involving a specific board design and set of rules...
player.
He qualified for the 2011 PDC World Darts Championship
2011 PDC World Darts Championship
The 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship was the 18th World Championship organised by the Professional Darts Corporation since it separated from the British Darts Organisation.Phil Taylor was the defending champion, having won the 2010 tournament...
as the New Zealand champion. He whitewashed Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
's Michael Mansell
Michael Mansell (darts player)
Michael "Mickey" Mansell is a darts player from Northern Ireland who currently plays in Professional Darts Corporation events.In October 2010, Mansell reached the semi-finals of a Players Championship in Dublin. A week later, he qualified for the 2011 PDC World Darts Championship after defeating...
4-0 in the preliminary round, but won only one leg in losing to Vincent van der Voort
Vincent van der Voort
Vincent van der Voort is a professional darts player.-Playing style:Vincent is well known for his spasmodic style and machine-gun speed of play which has gained him a reputation in both the BDO and the PDC for being one of the more erratic throwers in the darting world...
0-3 in the first round.
Ridd has won the New Zealand Open
New Zealand Open (darts)
The New Zealand Open is a darts tournament that has been held annually since 1983.-List of winners:...
three times and the New Zealand Masters
New Zealand Masters (darts)
The New Zealand Masters is a darts tournament that has been held annually since 1992.-List of winners:...
once.
Ridd, whose parents originated from Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, holds a British passport
British passport
British passports may be issued to people holding any of the various forms of British nationality, and are used as evidence of the bearer's nationality and immigration status within the United Kingdom or the issuing state/territory.-Issuing:...
.