2022 Development Tour circuit nears conclusion this weekend

On Friday and Saturday, the final four PDC Development Tour tournaments of the season will be played. On this circuit, darters up to age 24 compete for great prizes such as World Championship spots and PDC Tour Cards for 2023 and 2024.

After 20 of the 24 tournaments, first place on the PDC Development Tour Order of Merit is held by Josh Rock. The Northern Irishman won four tournaments and is on top with 11,050 pounds. Number two Nathan Rafferty follows on £9900, followed by Keane Barry (£9250) and Geert Nentjes (£9250).

After 20 of 24 tournaments, first place on the PDC Development Tour Order of Merit is held by Josh Rock. The Northern Irishman won four tournaments and is on top with 11,050 pounds. Number two Nathan Rafferty follows on £9900, followed by Keane Barry (£9250) and Geert Nentjes (£9250).

Two starting spots for the World Darts Championship are up for grabs. Rock, Barry and Nentjes have virtually qualified for Alexandra Palace. Should that still be the case after the PDC Pro Tour circuit ends, the World Cup spots would currently go to Rafferty and number five Lewy Williams.

However, Nentjes stands to virtually lose his Tour Card, while numbers one through three, and numbers five and six already have Tour Cards for 2023. That would mean that based on the current standings, Nentjes and number seven Nathan Girvan would get a Tour Card for 2023 and 2024.

After the Development Tour season ends, the PDC World Youth Championship will be played again on Sunday. A field of the best players from the Development Tour circuit and international qualifiers will then compete for the youth world title at the PDC.

A total of 96 players compete in that tournament. The field will then be split into 32 groups of three players, with the group winner advancing to the knockout stage. They play out the tournament until the two finalists are known. The two finalists then compete for the title at the Players Championship Finals on Nov. 27.

1 Josh Rock 11050

2 Nathan Rafferty 9900

3 Keane Barry 9250

4 Geert Nentjes 8200

5 Lewy Williams 7200

6 Kevin Doets 6300

7 Nathan Girvan 6050

8 Jurjen van der Velde 5850

9 Sebastian Bialecki 5550

10 Conor Heneghan 5200

11 Bradley Brooks 5150

12 Gian van Veen 4200

13 Jarred Cole 4150

14 Jitse Van der Wal 3650

15 Christopher Holt 3350

16 Owen Roelofs 2650

17 Ciaran Teehan 2550

18 Dylan Slevin 2150

19 Dom Taylor 2050

20 Maikel Verberk 2000