Wayne Atwood
{{Short description|Welsh darts player}}
{{BLP sources|date=March 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox darts player
| image =
| name = Wayne Atwood
| fullname = Wayne Edward Atwood
| nickname = "Celtic Warrior"
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1964|7|24|df=y}}
| birth_place = Cardiff, Wales
| death_date =
| death_place =
| hometown = Caerphilly, Wales
| since = 1986
| darts = 22g Celtic Warrior Pros Red Dragon
| laterality = Right-handed
| music = "Neon Knights" by Black Sabbath
| BDO =
| PDC = 2002–2016
| currentrank =
| BDO World =
| World Masters =
| World Darts Trophy = Last 32: 2007
| Int. Darts League =
| PDC World = Last 32: 2004
| Matchplay =
| Grand Prix =
| UK Open = Last 32: 2005, 2010
| Vegas =
| Premier League =
| US Open =
| PC Finals =
| tournament = Luctonians Open
| resultyears = 2009
| updated =
}}
Wayne Edward Atwood (born 24 July 1964) is a Welsh former professional darts player. Nicknamed Celtic Warrior, he formerly competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events.
Career
He qualified for the PDC World Championship on two occasions – reaching the last 32 in 2004
He achieved his first major success in June 2007 by winning the Thailf Open (a non-ranked PDC event) and a €2,400 cheque. He defeated former World Champion John Part on his way to the final where he beat Gary Welding for the trophy.
On 16 April 2011, Atwood achieved a nine-dart finish in the first round of the 2011 UK Open Qualifier 5 in Barnsley against Nigel Heydon, making him the first Welshman to hit a nine-darter in a PDC tournament.[http://www.pdc.tv/page/NewsdeskDetail/0,,10180~2340003,00.html Super Anderson Defeats Taylor] PDC.tv
World Championship results
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- 2004: Last 32: (lost to Peter Manley 3–4) (sets)
- 2007: Last 64: (lost to Chris Mason 0–3)
References
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External links
- [http://www.infodarts.nl Infodarts] Dutch web site with player profiles.
- {{Dartsdatabase|id=1381|name=Wayne Atwood}}
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Category:Professional Darts Corporation former tour card holders
Category:Sportspeople from Caerphilly
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