Andy Boulton won his second title of the day on the PDC Challenge Tour on Saturday night. 'X-Factor' was too strong for Martin Atkins in the final 5-4.
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It is his fourth Challenge Tour title for Boulton, as he also managed two tournament victories last year. Before Boulton won from Atkins in the final, he had also defeated David Schlichting (5-2), Steffan Siepmann (5-1), Adam Mould (5-3), Ryan O'Connor (5-2), Connor Scutt (5-3), Jesus Noguera (5-1) and Kevin Burness (5-4).
The Challenge Tour circuit is open to players who participated in the Q-School but did not win a Tour Card. On this tour, starting spots for the 2024 Pro Tour and Tour Cards for 2025 and 2026 can be earned. The highest-ranked players on the PDC Challenge Tour Order of Merit are eligible for reserve spots on the Players Championships.
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BOULTON GOES BACK-TO-BACK! 🏴
What a day for Andy Boulton, who wins 16 consecutive matches in Hildesheim to claim back-to-back Winmau Challenge Tour titles! 👏
Boulton edges out Jamie Atkins in a last-leg shoot-out to clinch the Event Nine crown! 🏆