However, he has already qualified for the tournament via the ProTour, this means he is now an International Qualifier and Jason Lowe was the lucky one to benefit.
As a result, 'The Silencer' will receive a more difficult draw as one of the International Qualifiers facing one of the ProTour names.
The former Lakeside finalist outmanoeuvred Jacob Taylor (8-6) in the final of the qualifiers after also outperforming Chuck Puleo (5-2), Adam Sevada (6-5) and David Cameron (7-6). With this title, Smith also qualified for the US Darts Masters in 2022, which was undoubtedly the motivation for him to compete in this event.
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Jeff Smith takes the 2021
CDC Continental Cup finals with an
8-6 victory over Jacob Taylor!
The Silencer wins his first CDC Tour Championship
Congratulations Jeff !