Jonny Clayton who has been touted as one of the best players in the world at the moment has been rewarded for his form with a new long-term agreement with
Red Dragon Darts.
Clayton won The Masters at the start of the year after his World Cup triumph last year and claimed a Premier League spot and reached the final in 3/4 Super Series tournaments.
He claimed the final event and headed into the UK Open as a potential favourite alongside the leading lights. Along the way, his best display saw him defeat Dirk van Duijvenbode with an incredible 108.39 average.
Before being downed 10-3 by a superb Krzysztof Ratajski and he will head into the next Super Series full of confidence having also extended his deal with his manufacturer.
"Winning the World Cup with Gezzy in November was amazing, but I never thought it would end with another TV title and a Premier League spot. I'm so lucky to have had this success and I am always mindful of the team behind me both professional and family that really helps me and that backing is essential," said Clayton to Red Dragon Darts.
Simon Hall, Head of Marketing for Red Dragon spoke of the rise of The Ferret.
"We've known Jonny ever since his BDO days and his ability as a Welsh International with many superb victories playing in Red, but it was Jamie Lewis' Dad, Mark, that had always seen in Jonny the player he could be, and we're very grateful for his belief that has clearly be realised with several major TV wins to his credit."