09/06/2023

Brooks takes PDC Development Tour Event 11 title after strong final win

Bradley Brooks has won the 11th tournament of the PDC Development Tour 2023. He overcame Owen Roelofs after a strong final.

Hee started the tournament with victories over three Dutchmen; he defeated Nando Engelen (4-0), Jurjen van der Velde (4-0) and Jarno Bottenberg (4-3). This was followed by wins against Enrico Frank (4-1), Connor Arberry (4-3), Fred Box (5-2) and Harry Gregory (5-2) for a final place.

Among others, Roelofs had recorded handsome wins over Gian van Veen (4-3), Luke Littler (5-3) and Bradly Roes (5-3) to reach the final match. However, the final was a 5-3 triumph for Brooks, who recorded an average of over 101. For Brooks, it is his fifth title on the Development Tour. Moreover, he also became winner of the PDC World Youth Championship in 2020.

Prize Money breakdown for 2023 PDC Development Tour with £360,000 on offer

The PDC Development Tour is considered the breeding ground of the PDC. Talented players have the opportunity to further develop their gift on this circuit. Players may enter as soon as they reach the age of 16. They may then join up to and including the season in which they turn 24.

Prize money distribution during PDC Development Tour

Each tournament pays out £15,000 in prize money, so the prize pool for the entire circuit of a total of 24 tournaments consists of £360,000.

From reaching the last 64, players can earn prize money, starting with £75. That amount then increases with each round. The winner collects a handsome £2,500.