2015 World Series of Darts

The 2015 World Series of Darts was a series of non-televised darts tournaments organised by the Professional Darts Corporation. There were 5 World Series events and one Final event being held – one in the United Arab Emirates, one in New Zealand, one in Japan, two in Australia, with the Finals being held in Glasgow, Scotland.

Prize money

Stage (num. of players) Prize money
Winner (1) £65,000
Runner-up (1) £40,000
Semi-finalists (2) £30,000
Quarter-finalists (4) £20,000
First round losers (8) £10,000
Total £165,000

World Series events

No. Date Event Venue Winner Legs Runner-up Ref.
1 28–29 May Dubai Masters United Arab Emirates Dubai, Dubai Tennis Centre Michael van Gerwen Netherlands 11–8 England Phil Taylor [1]
2 27–28 June Japan Masters Japan Yokohama, Osanbashi Hall Phil Taylor England 8–7 Scotland Peter Wright [2]
3 14–16 August Perth Masters Australia Perth, HBF Stadium Phil Taylor England 11–7 England James Wade [3]
4 20–22 August Sydney Masters Australia Sydney, Qantas Credit Union Arena Phil Taylor England 11–3 England Adrian Lewis [4]
5 28–30 August Auckland Masters New Zealand Auckland, The Trusts Arena Adrian Lewis England 11–10 Netherlands Raymond van Barneveld [5]
6 21–22 November World Series of Darts Finals Scotland Glasgow, Braehead Arena Michael van Gerwen Netherlands 11–10 Scotland Peter Wright [6]

World Series qualifiers

Quarter-finalists

Player Dubai Japan Perth Sydney Auckland Finals
England Phil Taylor Runner up Winner Winner Winner Semi-finalist Semi-finalist
England Adrian Lewis Semi-finalist Quarter-finalist Quarter-finalist Runner up Winner Semi-finalist
Netherlands Michael van Gerwen Winner Semi-finalist Semi-finalist Quarter-finalist Quarter-finalist Winner
Scotland Peter Wright Quarter-finalist Runner up Quarter-finalist Semi-finalist Quarter-finalist Runner up
England James Wade Quarter-finalist Quarter-finalist Runner up Quarter-finalist Semi-finalist Quarter-finalist
Netherlands Raymond van Barneveld Quarter-finalist Quarter-finalist Quarter-finalist Semi-finalist Runner up Quarter-finalist
Scotland Gary Anderson Semi-finalist Semi-finalist Semi-finalist Quarter-finalist Quarter-finalist Second round (16)
England Stephen Bunting Quarter-finalist Quarter-finalist First round Quarter-finalist First round Quarter-finalist
Australia Kyle Anderson Did not qualify Did not qualify Quarter-finalist Did not qualify Did not qualify First round (24)
Australia Simon Whitlock Did not qualify Did not qualify First round First round Quarter-finalist First round (24)
England Terry Jenkins Did not qualify Did not qualify Did not qualify Did not qualify Did not qualify Quarter-finalist

References

  1. ^ Hammond, Ashley (30 May 2015). "Dubai Darts: Michael Van Gerwen beats Phil Taylor to become 'Master of the Desert'". Gulf News. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Phil Taylor secures Japan Darts Masters crown". Sky Sports. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Phil Taylor beats James Wade to claim Perth Darts Masters title". Sky Sports. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Phil Taylor beats Adrian Lewis to win Sydney Darts Masters title". Sky Sports. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Adrian Lewis defeated Phil Taylor to claim a title in New Zealand". Sky Sports. 30 August 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Michael van Gerwen wins World Series of Darts title". BBC Sport. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2024.