Steve Maish
Encyclopedia
Steve Maish is a darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation
events. He uses the nickname Mr Magic for his matches.
Maish made his televised debut at the 2003 UK Open beating Vic Hubbard
but lost 5-0 to former World Champion Steve Beaton
. He then played in his first PDC World Darts Championship
in 2004, beating former World Masters
semi-finalist Tony Payne
of the United States
in the first round and then beat four-time World semi-finalist Cliff Lazarenko
in the second round before losing in the third round to Wayne Mardle
. He followed this with victory in the UK Open Scottish Regional and began his 2004 UK Open campaign in the third round, but was drawn against Phil Taylor who eventually beat him 8-3.
In 2005 he reached the final of the Irish Masters, losing to James Wade
. He followed this good run though with a surprise early exit from the 2005 UK Open, losing to former Norway Open champion Andy Hayfield and failure to qualify for the Las Vegas Desert Classic
and World Grand Prix. He did however play in the 2006 PDC World Darts Championship
, but lost in the first round to Jason Clark. He made then made two finals, the first being the UK Open North West Regional losing to Alan Tabern
. The second was the Antwerp Open which he lost to defending champion Terry Jenkins
. He then made the fourth round of the 2006 UK Open, starting in the third round stage with a win over Colin Osborne
and eventually losing to Colin Lloyd
.
Maish then got his own back on 'Jaws' in the 2006 World Matchplay in which Lloyd entered as the defending champion. Maish beat him 10-6 in the first round, listed as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the tournament. He ended up losing in the next round to Chris Mason
. Maish then had a poor run of form leading up the 2007 PDC World Darts Championship
, and the poor form continued, losing in the first round to unknown South Africa
n Wynand Havenga
. This was followed with a first round exit from the inaugural US Open, losing to Canadian
Dan Olsen. He did however qualify for the Las Vegas Desert Classic for the first time, losing in the first round to defending champion John Part
.
Maish qualified for the 2008 PDC World Darts Championship
, he defeated former World Champion Dennis Priestley
(who was diagnosed with prostate cancer before the event), but lost in the second round to Tony Eccles
.
Maish enjoyed a fine weekend at the Scottish Players Championship regional in Irvine on October 18, 2008 reaching the semi-finals.
Maish suffered a first round exit in the 2009 PDC World Darts Championship
, losing 3-0 to Denis Ovens
.
.
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...
events. He uses the nickname Mr Magic for his matches.
Maish made his televised debut at the 2003 UK Open beating Vic Hubbard
Vic Hubbard
Vic Hubbard is an English former darts player.Hubbard qualified for the 1986 World Professional Darts Championship, beating Tony Payne in the first round before losing in the second round to Jocky Wilson....
but lost 5-0 to former World Champion Steve Beaton
Steve Beaton
Steve Beaton is an English professional darts player for the Professional Darts Corporation...
. He then played in his first PDC World Darts Championship
PDC World Darts Championship
The PDC World Darts Championship is a world championship competition for the sport of darts, organised by the Professional Darts Corporation . It was introduced following a dispute in 1994 with the British Darts Organisation, which has run its own world championship since 1978...
in 2004, beating former World Masters
Winmau World Masters
The Winmau World Masters is one of the longest running and most prestigious professional darts tournaments, which began in 1974 - even before the current World Professional Championship...
semi-finalist Tony Payne
Tony Payne
Tony Payne is an American darts player. He is also well known for publishing an article in the Bulls Eye News magazine famously titled "Thermonuclear Cricket". The article discusses Payne's strategies on how to play a better cricket game...
of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in the first round and then beat four-time World semi-finalist Cliff Lazarenko
Cliff Lazarenko
Cliff Lazarenko is an English professional darts player who competed for the British Darts Organisation and the Professional Darts Corporation...
in the second round before losing in the third round to 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...
. He followed this with victory in the UK Open Scottish Regional and began his 2004 UK Open campaign in the third round, but was drawn against Phil Taylor who eventually beat him 8-3.
In 2005 he reached the final of the Irish Masters, losing to James Wade
James Wade
James Wade is an English professional darts player, currently playing in the Professional Darts Corporation . He became the youngest player ever to win a major PDC title at the World Matchplay in July 2007...
. He followed this good run though with a surprise early exit from the 2005 UK Open, losing to former Norway Open champion Andy Hayfield and failure to qualify for the Las Vegas Desert Classic
Las Vegas Desert Classic
The Las Vegas Desert Classic was a darts tournament, organised by the Professional Darts Corporation and was held each year in July from 2002 until 2010...
and World Grand Prix. He did however play in the 2006 PDC World Darts Championship
2006 PDC World Darts Championship
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....
, but lost in the first round to Jason Clark. He made then made two finals, the first being the UK Open North West Regional losing to Alan Tabern
Alan Tabern
Alan Tabern is an English darts player for the Professional Darts Corporation, where he is also known as "The Saint" and "Tabby"...
. The second was the Antwerp Open which he lost to defending champion Terry Jenkins
Terry Jenkins
Terry Jenkins is an English professional darts player who is nicknamed The Bull, having previously used the nickname "Tucker" for his matches...
. He then made the fourth round of the 2006 UK Open, starting in the third round stage with a win over Colin Osborne
Colin Osborne
Colin Osborne is an English darts player currently playing in Professional Darts Corporation events.-Darts career:Osborne has won two PDC Pro Tour events and he also managed to hit two perfect nine dart finishes in 2005...
and eventually losing to 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...
.
Maish then got his own back on 'Jaws' in the 2006 World Matchplay in which Lloyd entered as the defending champion. Maish beat him 10-6 in the first round, listed as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the tournament. He ended up losing in the next round to Chris Mason
Chris Mason (darts player)
Christopher John Mason is an English darts player who plays in the Professional Darts Corporation. He uses the nickname Mace the Ace for his matches.- BDO and first PDC spell :...
. Maish then had a poor run of form leading up the 2007 PDC World Darts Championship
2007 PDC World Darts Championship
The 2007 Ladbrokes.com PDC World Darts Championship was the 14th World Championship organised by the Professional Darts Corporation since it separated from the British Darts Organisation. The tournament began on Monday 18 December 2006 and the final was played on Monday 1 January 2007...
, and the poor form continued, losing in the first round to unknown South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n Wynand Havenga
Wynand Havenga
Wynand Havenga is a South African darts player.He made his television debut at the 2007 PDC World Darts Championship as a qualifier, having beaten almost 100 players to win the South African Masters and thus earn his place at the Circus Tavern...
. This was followed with a first round exit from the inaugural US Open, losing to Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
Dan Olsen. He did however qualify for the Las Vegas Desert Classic for the first time, losing in the first round to defending champion John Part
John Part
John Part is a Canadian professional darts player, who is nicknamed Darth Maple.Part is one of only five players in darts history to be a three time World Champion...
.
Maish qualified for the 2008 PDC World Darts Championship
2008 PDC World Darts Championship
The 2008 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship, sponsored by Ladbrokes, was the 15th World Championship organised by the Professional Darts Corporation since it separated from the British Darts Organisation...
, he defeated former World Champion Dennis Priestley
Dennis Priestley
Dennis Priestley is an English professional darts player. He has won two world championships, and was the first player to win both the BDO and WDC world championships, in 1991 and 1994 respectively...
(who was diagnosed with prostate cancer before the event), but lost in the second round to Tony Eccles
Tony Eccles
Tony Eccles is a Winmau sponsored darts player currently residing in Hartlepool. He uses the nickname The Viper.-BDO career:...
.
Maish enjoyed a fine weekend at the Scottish Players Championship regional in Irvine on October 18, 2008 reaching the semi-finals.
Maish suffered a first round exit in the 2009 PDC World Darts Championship
2009 PDC World Darts Championship
The 2009 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship was the 16th World Championship organised by the Professional Darts Corporation since it separated from the British Darts Organisation....
, losing 3-0 to Denis Ovens
Denis Ovens
Denis Ovens is an English darts player currently ranked number 29 in the PDC Order of Merit. He is nicknamed The Heat and is now based in Stevenage. Ovens is widely regarded as one of the most consistent players in the circuit, though he has as yet failed to convert his form from the circuit to...
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