Chris Dobey new leader on Players Championship Order of Merit; Luke Littler dropped out of top 10

Chris Dobey is the new leader on the Players Championship Order of Merit. 'Hollywood' won the nineteenth Players Championship tournament of the season on Thursday night, taking over the lead from Damon Heta.

After nineteen of the thirty Players Championship tournaments, Dobey leads the rankings with 62,500 pounds. Close behind are Ryan Searle (£60,000) and Damon Heta (£58,000), while Ross Smith (£53,500) and Danny Noppert (£46,500) complete the top five.

Cameron Menzies surges into the top seven after reaching the final in a losing effort to Dobey. He sits behind Gary Anderson in sixth with Raymond van Barneveld in eighth. Daryl Gurney is now eighth after his run as Thibault Tricole is now in the provisional spots in 44th after losing in the semi-finals. 

A total of 125,000 pounds in prize money is distributed at each Players Championship tournament. The winner of the event will receive a check for 15,000 pounds.

After all the Players Championship tournaments, the top 64 ranked players will compete in the Players Championship Finals. This tournament from Nov. 22 to 24 will be played in Minehead.