Hankey to be embraced by PDC
It is not the first time and it would definitely not be the last either, when switching of darts has occurred.
In order to further strengthen its assortment Professional Darts Corporation has finally decided to welcome yet another prominent darts player and former two-time BDO Champion, Ted Hankey, into its circuit.
Also known as ‘The Count’, Hankey would be making his debut in the Players Championship this year.
He will be competing against 200 other players who will be bidding to win the Tour Card. Hankey was recently among the semi-finalists of the BDO Championship just held.
Out of all other finalists he was the only one to make it into the PDC. "This is a great opportunity for me and my family and one I'm really looking forward to. I can't wait to play in Benidorm next week," he said.
He demonstrated his darts skills in the year 2000 and then in 2009, winning the Lakeside Championship.
It was after his three-time consecutive appearance in the Grand Slam of Darts that won him the position and prestige to compete against players like Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Raymond van Barneveld.
While commenting on the opportunity, Hankey happily said, "It's an exciting time for me and I'm starting a new chapter in my career. I had 15 great years with the BDO and I thank them - but it's time to move on now”.
Hankey’s first test at PDC would come in the form of the Players Championship, which will go underway from the 28th of January, at Benidorm.
It would be after this tournament that Hankey would be able to lessen the distance prevailing between him and his Tour Card.
This four-day event that will be held at Barnsley Metrodome will provide all the players to compete against each other and showcase their darts skills in the most effective way possible.
Following the ranking criteria that has been outlined by the organization, a merit list of players is prepared that further testifies their eligibility to reserve their position in the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship.
It is after the completion of all these rounds that a player is finally able to achieve eternal status in the game.
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