Eight Development Tour stars to gain invitation to UK Open confirmed

Sadly, a number of those towards the top of the Development Tour last year came up short at Q-School last week.

For some however, another chance to compete with the world's top players in March has arisen after invitations to the UK Open were confirmed. Alongside the youngsters of course, all PDC Tour Card holders will also be participating.

"I would like to see a lot of the top pros have a go at this, because it is really tough" - Adam Hunt reacts to dramatic final day at Q-School

In addition to the 128 Tour Card holders, players from the Development Tour, Challenge Tour and Rileys Amateur Qualifiers are also competing in the UK Open. The top eight players on the 2023 Development Tour Order of Merit who have not won a Tour Card will so be in actiom.

These are, Bradly Roes, Sebastian Bialecki, Rusty-Jake Rodriguez, Bradley Brooks, Cameron Crabtree, Jarred Cole, Christopher Toonders and Dominik Gruellich. All received invitations to compete at the UK Open from March 1 to 3.