Simon Whitlock became the second ever event winner at the European Championship in 2012, as Phil Taylor won the first four editions between 2008-2011.
'The Wizard' defeated Wes Newton 11-5 in the final and celebrated a maiden major title. Afterwards, the Australian also reached the final at the World Grand Prix in 2017, but lost this final to Daryl Gurney.
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