Surprising Beau Greaves news leaves Vincent van der Voort astonished: “Where does it stop?”
PDCSaturday, 15 August 2026 at 08:20
Beau Greaves continues to astonish friend and foe alike with her performances on the oche. The 22-year-old Englishwoman has already had an exceptionally busy 2026, juggling tournament play with countless exhibitions and appearances. Yet nothing seems to knock her off her stride. Greaves keeps posting strong results and recently made history as the first woman ever to win a professional title on the PDC circuit.
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Greaves’ achievements are therefore being closely watched. Not only because of her results, but also for the way she manages her career. On the podcast Darts Draait Door, Vincent van der Voort discusses the striking rise of the young Englishwoman and her exceptionally packed schedule.
According to the former pro, it’s especially impressive that Greaves — who this year became the first woman ever to win a Players Championship — has maintained her level despite all the commitments. In addition to her tournaments she is constantly in demand for exhibitions and other events.
According to the former pro, it’s especially impressive that Greaves — who this year became the first woman ever to win a Players Championship — has maintained her level despite all the commitments. In addition to her tournaments she is constantly in demand for exhibitions and other events.
Eyes insured for a million
As if her results and hectic schedule weren’t remarkable enough, another striking report about Greaves surfaced recently. The English player is said to have insured her eyes for no less than one million euros. A decision that immediately raised eyebrows for Van der Voort.
As if her results and hectic schedule weren’t remarkable enough, another striking report about Greaves surfaced recently. The English player is said to have insured her eyes for no less than one million euros. A decision that immediately raised eyebrows for Van der Voort.
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“Who? Beau Greaves insured her eyes? For a million… then you’re paying quite a premium,” he responds with a laugh.
Insuring body parts is not entirely unknown in professional darts. Van der Voort himself once explored during his own career whether he could get coverage for arm issues. In the end, it proved barely viable financially.
Vincent van der Voort also competed for years as a professional darter
For professional darters, an injury to an arm, hand or another key body part can have major consequences. A career is entirely dependent on the ability to throw darts consistently. Even so, such insurance did not prove an attractive option for Van der Voort.
For professional darters, an injury to an arm, hand or another key body part can have major consequences. A career is entirely dependent on the ability to throw darts consistently. Even so, such insurance did not prove an attractive option for Van der Voort.
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“I thought then: I can insure my arm, but if I get a three-year gout attack I still can’t play darts.”
“Where does it stop?”
Van der Voort understands that Greaves wants to protect her most important tools now that her career is gathering momentum. Still, he wonders whether insuring her eyes for one million euros isn’t going a bit far.
Van der Voort understands that Greaves wants to protect her most important tools now that her career is gathering momentum. Still, he wonders whether insuring her eyes for one million euros isn’t going a bit far.
“The question remains what you get in return. She’s 22 now, a million gets spent too, you know. I think it’s good when people think about it, but eyes just seems like such a strange idea to me.”
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That immediately raises an interesting question, says Van der Voort. If a darter can insure their eyes, then why not the arm, the leg or other body parts essential for top-level performance? “Where does it stop?” he asks.
The former pro sees several body parts as crucial for a professional darter. Without an arm, for instance, it becomes difficult to throw a dart at all. He also believes the legs play an important role in stability and stance on the oche.
“Without your arm it won’t work either. I also have the idea that your right leg is important. And your heart too… if that stops, playing darts becomes difficult,” Van der Voort jokes.
Although Van der Voort adds a dose of humor, the story mainly shows how quickly Greaves’ status has changed. The Englishwoman has long been regarded as one of the top talents in women’s darts, but has now also proven she can hold her own at the highest level on the PDC against established names.
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