The Women’s Amateur Darts Circuit (WADC) Winmau Championship South is back this weekend at Bradmoor Farm, Aylesbury, for crucial Events 5-8. With only a third of the season left, the competition is fierce as players battle for a spot in the prestigious Grand Final in November. Gemma Hayter leads the pack, but darts legends like Trina Gulliver and Deta Hedman are hot on her heels, all vying for one of the coveted top eight qualification spots.
The Women’s Amateur Darts Circuit (WADC) Winmau Championship South is set to explode with excitement this weekend at Bradmoor Farm in Aylesbury. This crucial event, featuring Events 5, 6 on Saturday and 7, 8 on Sunday, marks the second of three weekends for the South contingent. With the Grand Final qualification on the line, this is where the leaderboard truly begins to solidify.
Hayter Dominates, But the Chase is On
DartsWorld Ambassador and the recently crowned World Masters champion, Gemma Hayter, arrives as the undisputed frontrunner. After a stellar opening weekend in May, she sits comfortably at the top of the table with 105 points and an impressive 76.28 average – by far the best performance in the field. Hayter’s early dominance has sent a clear message, and a strong showing at Bradmoor Farm could create an unassailable lead over her competitors.
However, the chasing pack is formidable, featuring some of the biggest names in women’s darts:
- Louise Pearson holds a strong second place with 86 points.
- Two-time former world champion Trina Gulliver is close behind in third with 82 points.
- Another highly recognizable darts icon, Deta Hedman, is just one point further back with 81 points.
The battle for these top spots is not just for prestige; it’s about securing a comfortable position for the Grand Final.
The Grand Final Gauntlet: Top 8 Qualify
The stakes couldn’t be higher. Only the top eight players on the South table after the third and final weekend in October will earn a coveted spot in the Grand Final at the MODUS Live Lounge in Portsmouth this November. This means every point gained this weekend is vital, especially for those currently hovering around the qualification cut-off.
Who’s In and Who’s Fighting for a Spot?
While the top four have established a lead, the competition for the remaining qualification places is incredibly tight:
- Jo Locke currently holds fifth place with 60 points.
- Eve Watson is right behind in sixth with 58 points.
- Vicky Pruim and Steph Clarke currently round out the qualification spots in seventh and eighth.
However, their positions are far from secure. There’s very little room for error, and a single strong performance from a competitor could easily displace them.
Just outside the top eight, a determined group is ready to pounce:
- Rebecca Rose sits in ninth with 26 points.
- Lisa Brosnan and Jade Gofford are also close behind, ready to make their move.
A significant performance from any of these players this weekend could dramatically reshuffle the lower half of the automatic qualification spots, setting up an even more thrilling finale in October.
The WADC Winmau Championship South promises an intense weekend of darts on August 8-9 at Bradmoor Farm, Aylesbury. Fans can expect high-level competition as players battle fiercely for every point and every position, knowing that their Grand Final dreams hang in the balance.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
