Get ready for a darts event like no other! The Riyadh Season Saudi Arabia Darts Masters is set to make history by offering the largest-ever prize for a perfect nine-dart leg. A staggering $100,000 awaits any player who achieves this rare feat, with an incredible opportunity to double that amount to a monumental $200,000 by hitting a single bullseye immediately afterwards. This groundbreaking incentive, drawing parallels from snooker’s bonus challenges, promises to elevate the excitement and stakes of the tournament on January 19-20, potentially even seeing legendary player Paul Lim recreate his historic perfect game.
The Ultimate Darts Challenge: $200,000 Up for Grabs
The upcoming Riyadh Season Saudi Arabia Darts Masters is introducing an unprecedented prize structure designed to ignite the competition and reward perfection like never before. Players are not just aiming for victory; they’re aiming for a shot at a life-changing sum.
A Record-Breaking Nine-Dart Prize
- Any player who successfully achieves the incredibly difficult **nine-dart finish** will instantly secure a prize of **$100,000**.
- But the challenge doesn’t end there. Following the nine-darter, the player will be given a unique opportunity: **one single dart to hit the bullseye.**
- Successfully landing that dart in the bullseye will **double their total winnings to an astonishing $200,000!**
This innovative format makes it comfortably the biggest prize in darts history specifically for hitting nine perfect darts, amplified by the thrilling bullseye bonus.
Inspired by Snooker: A Precedent for Prize Growth
This groundbreaking bonus system finds its roots in similar initiatives seen in other sports, particularly snooker. In the past, snooker tournaments have introduced special ‘golden ball’ challenges, where players who completed a maximum 147 break were given an additional shot to achieve a ‘167’ for an even greater cash reward.
Notably, when a similar $500,000 prize was first introduced in snooker by Turki Al-Sheikh and not won, he famously announced that the prize would increase to $1,000,000 the following year. This precedent suggests an exciting possibility:
- The current **$200,000 prize pot** for the perfect nine-darter and bullseye combo **could potentially increase in future editions** of the Riyadh Season Saudi Arabia Darts Masters.
One Legend’s Shot at History: Paul Lim
Among the talented field of competitors, one name stands out with a unique connection to the nine-dart dream: **Paul Lim**. Thirty-six years ago, Lim achieved perhaps the most famous nine-darter of all time at the Embassy World Championship. His legendary feat remains etched in darts history.
The question on every fan’s mind is: Could the veteran player, Paul Lim, defy the odds once more and replicate his perfect leg under the immense pressure of this new, high-stakes challenge?
When and Where: The Riyadh Season Saudi Arabia Darts Masters
Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Riyadh Season Saudi Arabia Darts Masters will take place on **January 19-20**. This tournament promises not only incredible darts action but also the potential for a truly historic and financially rewarding moment for one lucky, skilled player.
Source: Based on an article from Darts Planet TV.
