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
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 along with most recent champions Danny Noppert and Andrew Gilding.
| Year | Champion (final average) | Score | Runner-Up (final average) | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Andrew Gilding (95.46) | 11-10 | Michael van Gerwen (96.74) | £600,000 |
| 2022 | Danny Noppert (84.82) | 11-10 | Michael Smith (90.33) | £450,000 |
| 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 |
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, but has been back at Butlin's Resort since.
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 Opens?
Phil Taylor has won the most UK Opens with five titles.
How many UK Opens did Phil Taylor win?
Phil Taylor won five UK Opens (2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2013).
How many UK Opens has Michael van Gerwen won?
Michael van Gerwen has won three UK Opens (2015, 2016, 2020).
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