The PDC has announced the draw and playing schedule for the New Zealand Darts Masters. This World Series tournament in Hamilton will be played August 4 and 5.
The most interesting of the matches that came out of the ball pit is the meeting between defending champion Gerwyn Price and Simon Whitlock. 'The Wizard' is the biggest name of the eight players who are competing on behalf of the local players at this tournament.
Danny Noppert is the only Dutch participant in New Zealand due to the absence of Michael van Gerwen. 'The Freeze' will take on Ben Robb, one of the better known local players. Dimitri van den Bergh also got no unknown opponent. He will square off with Haupai Puha, who has been a member of the World Series tournaments in 'Down Under' for several years now;
For Peter Wright, a meeting with Jonny Tata awaits, while Rob Cross takes on Warren Parry. Michael Smith meets Darren Penhall, and Damon Heta was paired with Darren Herewini in the draw. The brand new World Matchplay champion Nathan Aspinall plays against Kayden Milne.
Gerwyn Price v Simon Whitlock
Danny Noppert v Ben Robb
Peter Wright v Jonny Tata
Rob Cross v Warren Parry
Michael Smith v Darren Penhall
Damon Heta v Darren Herewini
Dimitri Van den Bergh v Haupai Puha
Nathan Aspinall v Kayden Milne
Friday, Aug. 4 (from 8 a.m.)
First round
Rob Cross v Warren Parry
Damon Heta v Darren Herewini
Dimitri Van den Bergh v Haupai Puha
Peter Wright v Jonny Tata
Nathan Aspinall v Kayden Milne
Gerwyn Price v Simon Whitlock
Michael Smith v Darren Penhall
Danny Noppert v Ben Robb
Saturday, Aug. 5 (from 8 a.m.)
Quarterfinal
Semifinals
Final