Littler throws five 100+ averages en route to superb Development Tour Event 16 win

Friday, 14 July 2023 at 15:47

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Luke Littler won the sixteenth tournament of the PDC Development Tour on Friday. It is his third triumph of the year, virtually retaking the lead on the Development Tour Order of Merit from Gian van Veen.

He was a player on a mission at the event in Leicester. He beat the likes of Adam Gawlas (4-1), Jarred Cole (4-1), Wessel Nijman (4-2), Keane Barry (5-4) and Cam Crabtree (5-2) to reach the final, throwing five averages of well over 100 in the process.

In the final, Dutchman Bradly Roes was the opponent, after Roes had beaten Jacob Gwynne (4-1), Robert Kef (4-1) and Owen Bates (5-2), among others. However, Littler proved too much and the 16-year-old top talent pulled off the final win 5-2.

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Prize Money breakdown for 2023 PDC Development Tour with £360,000 on offer

The PDC Development Tour is considered the breeding ground of the PDC. Talented players have the opportunity on this circuit to further develop. Players may enter as soon as they reach the age of sixteen. They may then compete up to and including the season in which they turn 24.

Distribution of prize money during PDC Development Tour

15,000 pounds of prize money is paid out per tournament, so the prize pool for the entire circuit of a total of 24 tournaments consists of 360,000 pounds.

From reaching the last 64, players can earn prize money, starting with 75 pounds. That amount then increases each round. The winner collects a handsome £2,500.