Michael van Gerwen joins discussion; is 147 in snooker or nine-darter in darts more difficult?

For years, especially on social media, there has been a debate about what is the most difficult achievement; a hole in one with golf, a nine-darter in darts or a 147-break in snooker.

Michael van Gerwen was recently a guest on JaackMaate's podcast. The podcast host asked Van Gerwen for his opinion in this point of discussion. The answer of "Mighty Mike" caused surprise to the British YouTuber.

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''There's always that discussion about which is more difficult. I think the 147 is the hardest, one hundred percent,'' Van Gerwen stated. JaackMaate had not counted on that answer. He had expected the Dutchman to opt for a nine-darter as a darter.

Van Gerwen then explained why he resolutely chose 147. ''Because so many more factors have to be right. I think the hole in one is the easiest one. I know people who have hit a hole in one and probably have a handicap of 15/16. I think someone who is an average darter or something, can't hit a nine darter. I don't believe that,'' Van Gerwen said.

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