The
draw for the 2024
World Seniors Darts Masters has been announced. Sixteen senior darters will compete for the title at the tournament in Sunderland on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9.
This event was supposed to be the farewell tournament of Phil Taylor, who also stops playing tournaments on the senior circuit after this year. However, the farewell party was ruined because Taylor still does not appear to be fit enough after undergoing hip surgery. This also prevented Taylor from competing in the World Seniors Darts Matchplay earlier in October. Also missing are Kevin Painter and defending champion Leonard Gates. Gates will compete in the Grand Slam of Darts from Nov. 9 to 17.
Reigning senior world champion John Henderson will be in attendance. The Scot, who recently captured the title at the World Seniors Matchplay, begins his tournament against former world champion Scott Mitchell.
Due to Gates' withdrawal, Lisa Ashton was added to the top eight seeded players. She was paired with Matt Clark. Martin Adams, of course, is also back at this senior tournament. 'Wolfie' will face off with Chris Mason in the first round.
Glen Durrant will make his debut at the World Seniors Masters. The three-time Lakeside champion will meet the always dangerous Paul Hogan in the opening round. Two-time senior world champion Robert Thornton faces 10-time women's world champion Trina Gulliver.
For former WDF world champion Neil Duff, the tournament begins with a meeting against crowd favorite Darryl Fitton. Richard Rowlands will play against Andrew Kateley, and Richie Howson will battle Tony O'Shea. The latter is Gates' replacement at this tournament.
World Seniors Darts Masters 2024 draw
John Henderson (1) v Scott Mitchell
Lisa Ashton (8) v Matt Clark
Martin Adams (5) v Chris Mason
Paul Hogan (4) v Glen Durrant
Robert Thornton (3) v Trina Gulliver
Neil Duff (6) v Darryl Fitton
Richard Rowlands (7) v Andrew Kateley
Richie Howson (2) v Tony O'Shea
