Andy Hamilton and Richard-Eirig Rowlands qualify for Champion of Champions

Andy Hamilton and Richard-Eirig Rowlands last weekend forced qualification for Champion of Champions, one of the televised tournaments on the World Seniors Darts Tour (WSDT).

Rowlands won the first qualifying tournament by also beating Hamilton, among others. The Welshman then won 6-1 over Stephan Wood in the final of the qualifier.

Hamilton then managed to win the second qualifying tournament. 'The Hammer' dealt with the likes of Colin McGarry (5-3) and Andy Boulton (5-3) before beating his English compatriot Darren Johnson 6-3 in the final.

Champion of Champions will be played March 23 and 24 in Blackpool. Robert Thornton, Phil Taylor, Leonard Gates, Richie Howson, Martin Adams and John Henderson are the other six participants.

Champion of Champions Qualifier 1

Quarterfinals

Scott Mitchell 5-4 Mike Huntley

Stephan Wood 5-3 Andrew Houghton

Andy Hamilton 5-4 Darren Johnson

Richard-Eirig Rowlands 5-1 Derek Coulson

Semi-final

Stephan Wood 6-5 Scott Mitchell

Richard-Eirig Rowlands 6-1 Andy Hamilton

Final

Richard-Eirig Rowlands 6-1 Stephan Wood

Champion of Champions Qualifier 2

Quarterfinals

John Brammeld 5-1 John Part

Andy Hamilton 5-3 Andy Boulton

Darren Johnson 5-2 David Cameron

Kevin Burness 5-1 Scott Mitchell

Semi-final

Andy Hamilton 6-2 John Brammeld

Darren Johnson 6-3 Kevin Burness

Final

Andy Hamilton 6-3 Darren Johnson