UK Open finalist Barrie Bates and Alan Tabern, who he beat in his Bolton semi-final, have qualified for July's Stan James World Matchplay, along with Andy Hamilton and Steve Hine.

AFTER winning the Budweiser UK Open last weekend, Raymond van Barneveld has now set his sights on a place in the Stan James World Matchplay.

SHOTS from the third and final day of the Budweiser UK Open, including Raymond van Barneveld celebrating his win over Phil Taylor as well as lifting the trophy.

ACTION from the second day of the Budweiser UK Open, including some interesting celebrations from the sport's biggest stars!

PICTURES from day one at the Budweiser UK Open, including celebrations from Keith Deller and Cliff Lazarenko as well as action from Robbie Green, Gary Noonan and Shayne Burgess.

BUDWEISER UK OPEN finalist Barrie Bates admits that his game has improved as a result of the example set by the leading professionals in the PDC.

RAYMOND van Barneveld has appealed for the return of his lucky darts after they were taken from the Reebok Stadium stage where he won the Budweiser UK Open on Sunday.

SIMON WHITLOCK did the double in the Australian Grand Prix tournaments staged over the weekend.

BOARD ASSIGNMENTS for the Stan James World Matchplay Qualifiers, which will see PDPA members head to the Lakeside Holiday Village, Hayling Island this Friday.

PHIL TAYLOR has regained the world number one spot after the Budweiser UK Open - but Terry Jenkins has taken the 12th automatic place for the Las Vegas Desert Classic and Matt Clark took the 28th spot for the Stan James World Matchplay.