Luke Littler has struck again on the PDC Development Tour. 'The Nuke' won the 20th event of the season, striking for the fourth time this year.
On his way to the final he already showed his super form, with an average of 115 in his match against Lewis Williams (4-1) and a nine-darter in his duel against Rune van Damme (4-1). He also defeated Adam Gawlas (4-2), Owen Bates (5-2) and Jamai van den Herik (5-2), among others.
In the final he faced Gian van Veen, with whom the 16-year-old Englishman is battling for first place on the Development Tour Order of Merit. Van Veen seemed to take a shot at the overall win but lost a 4-1 lead. Littler won 5-4 to narrow his gap to Van Veen to 1525 pounds.
The PDC Development Tour is considered the training institute of the PDC. Talented players have the opportunity on this circuit to further develop their gift. 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.
PDC Development Tour 20
Last 16
Nathan Rafferty 4 | 1 James Beeton
Jamai van den Herik 4 | 2 Niclas Menz
Owen Bates 4 | 0 Fred Box
Luke Littler 4 | 1 Rune Van Damme
Gian van Veen 4 | 2 Leighton Bennett
Cam Crabtree 4 | 0 Charlie Large
Christopher Toonders 4 | 2 Jitse Van der Wal
Wessel Nijman 4 | 2 Bradly Roes
Quarterfinals
Jamai van den Herik 5 | 3 Nathan Rafferty
Luke Littler 5 | 2 Owen Bates
Gian van Veen 5 | 2 Cam Crabtree
Wessel Nijman 5 | 4 Christopher Toonders
Semi-final
Luke Littler 5 | 2 Jamai van den Herik
Gian van Veen 5 | 2 Wessel Nijman
Final
Luke Littler 5 | 4 Gian van Veen
NINE-DART LITTLER WINS EVENT 20! 🏆 Luke Littler wins his fourth Winmau Development Tour title of 2023 with a dramatic 5-4 victory over Gian van Veen! In a clash between the top two on the Development Tour Order of Merit, Littler recovered from 4-1 down to deny the Dutchman!
