UK Open Winners List - Darts Legend Phil Taylor On Top
- Phil Taylor won 5 UK Open Darts Championships
- Michael van Gerwen and James Wade have won 3 titles
- Raymond van Barneveld is next best with 2 UK Open titles
- The UK Open began in 2003
- James Wade is the defending champion after beating Luke Humphries in the 2021 final
Phil Taylor won the inaugural UK Open Darts Championship in 2003 (Getty Images)
UK Open Darts Championships Winners
The first UK Open was held in 2003 with Phil Taylor beating Shayne Burgess 18-8 in the final. Taylor would go on to win five UK Open's.
Michael van Gerwen and James Wade have both won two titles, Wade the defending champion after beating Luke Humphries in the 2021 final. Raymond van Barneveld is the only other player to win more than once, winning two titles.
Peter Wright, Gary Anderson, Nathan Aspinall, Adrian Lewis, Roland Scholten and Robert Thornton have all won once with Gerwyn Price a runner-up on two occasions.
| Year | Champion (final average) | Score | Runner-Up (final average) | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | tbc | tbc | tbc | tbc |
| 2021 | James Wade (102.52) | 11–5 | Luke Humphries (97.95) | £450,000 |
| 2020 | Michael van Gerwen (101.42) | 11–9 | Gerwyn Price (99.16) | £450,000 |
| 2019 | Nathan Aspinall (88.72) | 11–5 | Rob Cross (84.79) | £450,000 |
| 2018 | Gary Anderson (95.71) | 11–7 | Corey Cadby (99.78) | £350,000 |
| 2017 | Peter Wright (100.55) | 11–6 | Gerwyn Price (97.78) | £350,000 |
| 2016 | Michael van Gerwen (106.68) | 11–4 | Peter Wright (98.33) | £300,000 |
| 2015 | Michael van Gerwen (98.43) | 11–5 | Peter Wright (99.33) | £300,000 |
| 2014 | Adrian Lewis (109.13) | 11–1 | Terry Jenkins (93.15) | £250,000 |
| 2013 | Phil Taylor (107.04) | 11–4 | Andy Hamilton (97.95) | £200,000 |
| 2012 | Robert Thornton (95.44) | 11–5 | Phil Taylor (98.58) | £200,000 |
| 2011 | James Wade (96.25) | 11–8 | Wes Newton (88.51) | £200,000 |
| 2010 | Phil Taylor (97.71) | 11–5 | Gary Anderson (92.41) | £200,000 |
| 2009 | Phil Taylor (100.81) | 11–6 | Colin Osborne (93.24) | £200,000 |
| 2008 | James Wade (94.65) | 11–7 | Gary Mawson (87.33) | £178,000 |
| 2007 | Raymond van Barneveld (94.99) | 16–8 | Vincent van der Voort (88.76) | £150,000 |
| 2006 | Raymond van Barneveld (91.51) | 13–7 | Barrie Bates (82.98) | £124,000 |
| 2005 | Phil Taylor (96.80) | 13–7 | Mark Walsh (84.52) | £124,000 |
| 2004 | Roland Scholten (89.49) | 11–6 | John Part (85.98) | £124,000 |
| 2003 | Phil Taylor (98.03) | 18–8 | Shayne Burgess (91.36) | £124,000 |
Multiple Winners
Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, James Wade and Raymond van Barneveld are the only multiple winners of the UK Open. Taylor stands alone at the top with five titles.
| Rank | Player | Won | Runner-Up | Finals | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Taylor | 5 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | Michael van Gerwen | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| 2 | James Wade | 3 | 0 | 3 | 19 |
| 4 | Raymond van Barneveld | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| 5 | Peter Wright | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 | Gary Anderson | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 7 | Nathan Aspinall | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | Adrian Lewis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
| 7 | Roland Scholten | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 7 | Robert Thornton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 11 | Gerwyn Price | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 | Barrie Bates | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 12 | Shayne Burgess | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 12 | Corey Cadby | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Rob Cross | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 | Andy Hamilton | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 12 | Luke Humphries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 12 | Terry Jenkins | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 12 | Gary Mawson | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Wes Newton | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 12 | Colin Osborne | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 12 | John Part | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 12 | Vincent van der Voort | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 12 | Mark Walsh | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
History
The UK Open darts tournament began in 2003 and took place in June each year at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton, England. In 2014 the UK Open moved to Butlin's Resort in Minehead, England.
Phil Taylor beat Shayne Burgess in the 2003 final, the first of his five UK Open titles. Taylor achieved a perfect nine-dart finish four times at the UK Open (2004, 2005, 2007 & 2008).
Mervyn King (2010), Gary Anderson (2012), Wes Newton (2013) and Michael van Gerwen (2016) are the other players to achieve a nine-dart leg.
The 2018 UK Open was played behind closed doors due to extreme weather conditions jeapordising the safety of fans.
The 2020 tournament was moved to the Marshall Arena in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK Open Winners FAQ
When did the UK Open start?
The UK Open began in 2003.
Who won the first UK Open?
Phil Taylor won the inaugural UK Open in 2003, beating Shayne Burgess 18-8 in the final.
Who has won the most UK Open's?
Phil Taylor has won the most UK Open's with five titles.
How many UK Open's did Phil Taylor win?
Phil Taylor won five UK Open's (2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2013).
How many UK Open's has Michael van Gerwen won?
Michael van Gerwen has won three UK Open's (2015, 2016, 2020).
Who won the 2021 UK Open?
James Wade won the 2021 UK Open, beating Luke Humphries 11-5 in the final.