Anyone throw darts?

[EE_]

I've been playing a lot lately (garage) with the neighbor. Both cricket and 301/501
Getting pretty good too...but not this good.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL_uhPNaw4o


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGNZ3GqYrVY

2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMSDUpQYVas

[midnight rambler]

He makes it look so easy, does it effortlessly and with an uninterrupted flow.

[EE_]

PDC World Darts Championship 2017: Winner, Prize Money, Final Scores and Results
By Gianni Verschueren , Featured Columnist Jan 2, 2017

Order of Merit leader Michael van Gerwen won his second PDC World Darts Championship title on Monday at the Alexandra Palace in London, beating defending champion Gary Anderson 7-3.

The two put on a great show in the first four sets before the Dutchman shifted gears, showing why he's considered the best darts player in the world. Anderson's two-year reign at Ally Pally was impressive, but with the way Van Gerwen is playing, he could be set for a run for the ages of his own.

Per the PDC's official website, Mighty Mike will receive £350,000 for his efforts, with a total of £1.65 million distributed among the competitors.

Van Gerwen started the final in emphatic fashion, taking out 122 on the bull in the opening leg.

PDC Darts shared the highlight:

Anderson held his own, however, forcing a decider in which Mighty Mike landed a 180 on his way to the advantage, despite averaging nine fewer points than his opponent.

Van Gerwen missed three darts to break throw to start the second set, but a 116 checkout pulled him back level. Another decider followed, and this time, the Flying Scotsman squeezed in tops for an 80 finish.

Football star Toni Kroos was watching and backed the defending champion to edge his opponent:

Anderson broke throw to start the third, but Van Gerwen answered right back. Mighty Mike landed seven perfect darts but somehow lost the leg to Anderson, which highlighted how close this match was during the opening sets.

In the decider, the Order of Merit leader missed two darts for the set, and Anderson took the gift, edging ahead.

Once again, it was almost impossible to separate the two in the fourth, which led to yet another decider. Anderson threw for a 3-1 lead, but Mighty Mike grabbed the break with a 86 checkout.

The Flying Scotsman missed a chance to break and watched as Mighty Mike cleaned up 94 to double his advantage before breaking again to move ahead.

As Live Darts shared, his numbers were staggering:

Van Gerwen broke throw in the third leg of the next set and eventually doubled his lead, taking the first real advantage. He also broke throw in the seventh, closing with a fantastic 125 finish to grab a commanding 5-2 lead.

Not everything went the Dutchman's way, however. He wasted no less than nine darts on the doubles to lose the first leg of the eighth set, giving Anderson a lifeline. Van Gerwen fired back, however, and another ton checkout moved him within a single set of the title.

Betting company Paddy Power couldn't help itself on Twitter:

Anderson missed three crucial darts to break throw in the first leg of the ninth set, but he didn't give in, taking out tops to tie things up in the following leg. Van Gerwen was seemingly unstoppable at this point, but even a stage intruder couldn't stop Anderson from recording a tournament-record 65th 180 and forcing a decider.

Per the PDC, the two also set a new record for maximums in a single match along the way:

In the decider, the Flying Scotsman landed 81 to keep the match alive, although his chances of a comeback for the ages were slim.

Anderson took the lead in the following set, but a 100 checkout had Van Gerwen on the verge of the title once again. This time, he kept his nerve, finding the bull to end Anderson's two-year reign.

Per Live Darts, the winner was ecstatic:

The top darts players in the world will take some time off before the start of the Premier League in February, when Van Gerwen and Anderson will once again be among the favourites for the title.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2684858-pdc-world-darts-championship-2017-winner-prize-money-final-scores-and-results

[Joshua01]

Impressive

[EE_]

He makes it look so easy, does it effortlessly and with a uninterrupted flow.

MVG picked up 350,000£ for the 2017 win, $430,500

[Glass]

The world championships are pretty exciting. Can't remember when but some time I was traveling and the only time I get to watch any cable on the hotel TV. The world championships were on. Very exciting. Fair bit of score strategy involved. If I got my shit together I'm sure I could find a local pub where I could go watch it. Not something I'd specifically follow but if its' there, enjoyable to watch.

[EE_]

The world championships are pretty exciting. Can't remember when but some time I was traveling and the only time I get to watch any cable on the hotel TV. The world championships were on. Very exciting. Fair bit of score strategy involved. If I got my shit together I'm sure I could find a local pub where I could go watch it. Not something I'd specifically follow but if its' there, enjoyable to watch.

The fans sure seem to enjoy themselves.

[Neuro]

And its One HUNDRED and EightEeee!

[Half Sense]

I shot darts for years. My Dad used to have "the guys" over for beers and darts when I was a little kid, so we always had a dart board. I also shot darts with roommates when I was in my 20's.

I hadn't played in many years but I found myself joining friends at a bar where darts were a thing. My first 2 darts were in the triple 20, but it looked like there wasn't room for another in that small wedge so 3rd dart went dead center bullseye. I had never shot 3 darts so well in all my years of playing the game. To do it after not having touched a dart in 20+ years was amazing. People in the bar looked at me funny. I did win the match but could not duplicate the precision of those first 3 darts.

I almost got killed that night defending a lady's honor, but that's another story.

[PatColo]

I also got into it in my 20s. Darts were a staple at the Irish bars around SF. I eventually bought a bristle dart board & my own darts.

I used to joke of the beer/dart bell curve, where you'd start kind of cold, and ascend in quality of throwing through about the bottom of the 2nd pint; then quality would descend down the right half of the bell curve through your 3rd pint & beyond.:D

[Glass]

I also got into it in my 20s. Darts were a staple at the Irish bars around SF. I eventually bought a bristle dart board & my own darts.

I used to joke of the beer/dart bell curve, where you'd start kind of cold, and ascend in quality of throwing through about the bottom of the 2nd pint; then quality would descend down the right half of the bell curve through your 3rd pint & beyond.:D

I used to play pool like that.

[Hitch]

I almost got killed that night defending a lady's honor, but that's another story.

Did you throw a dart into the guy's eye? I think it's probably wise to never anger a fellow who's good at darts.