The first two tournaments of the PDC Challenge Tour took place in Milton Keynes on Friday. The wins went to Richie Burnett and Danny Jansen, respectively.
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The highest average was for Connor Scutt. He won 5-0 over Colin Osborne during the first tournament at the last 32, posting an average of 110.51.
In second place we find John Henderson. The Scottish former Tour Card holder defeated Croatian Romeo Grbavac 5-2 in the quarter-finals of the second tournament, achieving 106.16 average.
The top three is completed by John O'Shea. The Irishman, another former Tour Card holder, was 5-1 too strong for Charlie Wiles at the last 128 of the first tournament, posting an average of 102.41.
The Challenge Tour continues Saturday with tournaments three and four.
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