In a new beginning for John Henderson this season after losing and failing to regain his Tour Card, he has sealed his maiden Challenge Tour title in a popular win for 'The Highlander'.
ADVERTISEMENT
He sealed Event Seven on Friday evening with a hard fought win over Ron Meulenkamp after a run which saw him average 105 against Alan Norris and see off Dom Taylor, Reece Colley and Stefan Bellmont en route.
He joins Berry van Peer in winning today and heads atop the Challenge Tour Order of Merit.
Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of DartsNews.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy across professional darts coverage. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces, playing a central role in the development and daily operation of the site.
Based in Leicester, Samuel has extensive experience in darts media and has been closely involved in coverage of the professional darts circuit for several years. Within the UK darts community, he is a recognised figure known for his consistent editorial output and ongoing reporting on major tournaments and developments across the PDC calendar.
In his current role, Samuel works closely with editors and writers to ensure content meets clear journalistic standards, with a focus on source verification, editorial consistency, and timely updates when new, confirmed information becomes available.
SEVENTH HEAVEN FOR HENDO! 🏆
John Henderson rounds off Friday's Winmau Challenge Tour action by winning the Event Seven title in Hildesheim!
The popular Scot closes out a hard-fought 5-3 victory against Ron Meulenkamp to secure his maiden Challenge Tour crown!