Jenson Walker, Ashley Coleman, Harry Gregory and Harry Lane qualified for the
UK Open through the Rileys Amateur Qualifiers last weekend. At this televised tournament, sixteen qualifiers also get a chance to compete with the world's top players.
Walker was the best at the qualifying tournament in Solihull. The 17-year-old Englishman won 5-1 over Ryan Hawkes in the final. Fellow teen, Gregory took the final victory in Liverpool. The 18-year-old darter defeated Lee Palfreyman 5-1 in the final.
Coleman, who many will know from 'The Darts Referee' YouTube channel, managed to fight his way through the field of competitors in Norwich. The 'Prince of Darkness' survived three leg-deciders before triumphing 5-1 against Brandon Western in the final fight. Lane won the qualifier in London Victoria.
Dates and winners Rileys Amateur Qualifiers
Saturday, Jan. 20
Rileys Chester - David Sumner
Sunday, Jan. 21
Rileys Coventry - Johnny Haines
Saturday, Jan. 27
Rileys Norwich - Ashley Coleman
Rileys Solihull - Jenson Walker
Sunday, Jan. 28
Rileys Victoria (London) - Harry Lane
Rileys Liverpool - Harry Gregory
Saturday, Feb. 3
Rileys Harlow
Rileys Chorlton
Sunday, Feb. 4
Rileys Aberdeen
Saturday, Feb. 10
Rileys South Benfleet
Rileys Liverpool
Sunday, Feb. 11
Rileys Victoria (London)
Saturday, Feb. 17
Rileys Chorlton
Rileys Norwich
Sunday, Feb. 18
Rileys Liverpool
Rileys Coventry