Michael Smith will make his first competitive outing as World Champion when he takes on local qualifier Abdulnasser Yusuf in the first round of the Bahrain Darts Masters.
Over 850 players will compete in the 2023 PDC Qualifying Schools from January 9-15, with 27 Tour Cards on offer for players to secure a spot on the PDC circuit.
Michael van Gerwen hailed a ‘phenomenal’ performance from Michael Smith after succumbing to the St Helens star in a sensational Cazoo World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday.
Michael Smith is determined to create a legacy in the sport after lifting his maiden Cazoo World Darts Championship title on a famous night at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday.
The dates & venues for the Rileys Amateur Qualifiers for the 2023 Cazoo UK Open have been confirmed - with events to be staged in January and February.