𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆! 😍 A very special win for 18-year-old Liam Maendl-Lawrance from Munich in his home town! Last year he was a fan at the German Darts Grand Prix, this year he beats a PDC Pro on stage! Only at the darts! 😋👏🏼
Remarkable story as Maendl-Lawrance goes from fan to playing and winning in home town at German Darts Grand Prix
PDCMonday, 10 April 2023 at 13:00
Winning a match on the stage and for a second consecutive week pushing Danny Noppert, rising German talent in Liam Maendl-Lawrance did that with a caveat this weekend at the German Darts Grand Prix in Munich.
Maendl-Lawrance who is 18 and has received plaudits for his talent but also a lot of attention for his slow playing style with his win over Robert Owen lasting over 40 minutes hails from Munich.
He was also in the crowd last year dressed as a bunny rabbit during Luke Humphries' title win. In one year, he has gone from being a paying customer to being paid to play on stage.
A European Tour story that ranks alongside Martin Schindler being previously a steward for sure but can he have similar success to 'The Wall'? The European Tour attendance effect if you will.
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