Whitlock defeats Hogan to win Basingstoke Open

Simon Whitlock is well known for keeping his form up or recapturing this through playing in local opens especially in the Hampshire area where he is based.

This was the case once more this past weekend as Whitlock who did not play in Graz at the Austrian Darts Open won the Basingstoke Open.

He defeated Paul Hogan, another prolific Open winner in the final with a 7-4 win. He defeated James Betts in the semi-finals 6-0.

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Quarter-Finals

Paul Hogan 5-? Chas Barstow

Dan Read 5-? Dale Burton

James Betts 5-? Jamie Ferris

Simon Whitlock 5-? Craig Griffiths

Semi-Finals

Paul Hogan 6-3 Dan Read

Simon Whitlock 6-0 James Betts

Final

Simon Whitlock 7-4 Paul Hogan