The Welsh Open is a darts tournament organised by the World Darts Federation and previously affiliated with the British Darts Organisation which has been staged annually since 1974. From 1987 to 2023 the event was staged at the Pontins holiday camp in Prestatyn, North Wales. In 2024 and 2025 the event was held at Pontins Sand Bay in Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare. This is due to the reconstruction of the facility in Wales, meaning the competition was moved to England.
The singles tournaments are sponsored by Red Dragon Darts and Pontins sponsor the other events.
The men's tournament has been held since 1974, while the women's competition was introduced in 1990. The first winners of the tournament was David Jones and Sandra Greatbatch from Wales.
In 2008, in order to popularise international tournaments organised by the British Darts Organisation, the initiative established the BDO International Grand Prix Series, which brings together the most important World Darts Federation tournaments held in United Kingdom. The tournament was televised in the United Kingdom for the first time that year on Setanta Sports.
The youngest winner of the tournament is Mitchell Lawrie, who won it in 2025 at just 14 years old. List of tournaments Men's Year Champion Score Runner-Up Prize Money Venue Total 1974 David Jonesn/a beat Cliff Inglis n/a n/a n/a n/a Ebbw Vale 1975 Leighton Reesn/a beat Phil Obbard n/a n/a n/a n/a 1976 Alan Evansn/a beat Rab Smith n/a n/a n/a n/a 1977 Eric Bristown/a beat John Lowen/a n/a n/a n/a 1978 Tony Brownn/a beat Cliff Lazarenkon/a n/a n/a n/a 1979 Eric Bristow (2)n/a beat Terry O'Dean/a n/a n/a n/a 1980 Ceri Morgann/a 2 – 0 Wayne Lockn/a n/a n/a n/a Diamond Theatre Club, Caerphilly 1981 Eric Bristow (3)n/a beat Ceri Morgann/a n/a n/a n/a Ebbw Vale 1982 John Lowen/a beat Steve Brennann/a n/a n/a n/a 1983 Dave Whitcomben/a beat Paul Reynoldsn/a n/a n/a n/a 1984 Eric Bristow (4)n/a beat Jocky Wilsonn/a n/a n/a n/a 1985 David Leen/a beat Steve Brennan n/a n/a n/a n/a 1986 Cliff Lazarenkon/a beat Bob Andersonn/a n/a n/a n/a Butlin's Barry Island, Barry Island 1987 Peter Massonn/a beat Chris Johnsn/a n/a n/a n/a Pontins, Prestatyn 1988 Steve Gittinsn/a beat Paul Reynoldsn/a n/a n/a n/a 1989 Chris Daltonn/a beat Paul Reynoldsn/a n/a n/a n/a 1990 Kevin Kennyn/a beat Alan Warrinern/a n/a n/a n/a 1991 Ronnie Baxtern/a 2 – 1 Marshall Jamesn/a n/a n/a n/a 1992 Dennis Priestleyn/a 2 – 1 Alan Warrinern/a n/a n/a n/a 1993 Ronnie Baxter (2)n/a beat Dave Askewn/a n/a n/a n/a 1994 Richie Burnettn/a beat Andy Jenkinsn/a n/a n/a n/a 1995 Richie Burnett (2)90.42 2 – 1 Martin Adams89.82 n/a n/a n/a 1996 Nicky Turnern/a beat Alan Brownn/a n/a n/a n/a 1997 Marshall James86.19 2 – 1 Ian Roe82.98 n/a n/a n/a 1998 Steve Alkern/a 2 – 0 Colin Monkn/a £2,640 £1,200 £500 1999 Andy Smithn/a beat Ronnie Baxtern/a n/a n/a n/a 2000 John Waltonn/a beat Peter Allenn/a n/a n/a n/a 2001 Gary Andersonn/a 2 – 0 John Waltonn/a n/a n/a n/a 2002 Andy Fordhamn/a 2 – 0 Ian Jonesn/a n/a n/a n/a 2003 Ian Brand85.62 2 – 0 Ritchie Davies82.26 n/a n/a n/a 2004 Tony Ridler83.28 2 – 1 Tony West81.21 n/a n/a n/a 2005 Per Laursen82.68 2 – 0 Kees Slokkers73.08 n/a n/a n/a 2006 Michael van Gerwen104.49 2 – 0 Gary Anderson95.25 n/a n/a n/a 2007 Mark Webster97.29 2 – 0 Scott Waites82.11 n/a n/a n/a 2008 Gary Anderson (2)n/a 4 – 0 Mark Webstern/a n/a n/a n/a 2009 Ross Montgomeryn/a 3 – 0 Mark Barillin/a n/a n/a n/a 2010 Paul Jenningsn/a 2 – 1 Toon Greeben/a n/a n/a n/a 2011 Ross Montgomery (2)n/a 2 – 1 Martin Phillipsn/a n/a n/a n/a 2012 Tony Bradleyn/a 6 – 5 Tony O'Shean/a n/a n/a n/a 2013 Stephen Buntingn/a 6 – 5 Robbie Greenn/a n/a n/a n/a 2014 Martin Adamsn/a 6 – 2 Gary Robsonn/a n/a n/a n/a 2015 Glen Durrantn/a 6 – 1 Scott Waitesn/a n/a n/a n/a 2016 Scott Mitchell98.06 6 – 5 Glen Durrant96.21 n/a n/a n/a 2017 Glen Durrant (2)93.81 6 – 4 Scott Waites90.30 n/a n/a n/a 2018 Michael Warburtonn/a 6 – 3 Andy Hamiltonn/a n/a n/a n/a 2019 Martijn Kleermakern/a 6 – 5 Jim Williamsn/a n/a n/a n/a 2021 91.09 6 – 0 75.36 £16,080 £4,000 £2,000 2022 93.71 6 – 2 89.93 £12,140 £3,000 £1,500 2023 76.50 5 – 3 Cliff Prior71.86 £9,000 £3,000 £1,200 2024 Andy Davidson90.24 5 – 1 81.06 £5,040 £1,500 £700 Pontins Sand Bay, North Somerset
Women's Year Champion Score Runner-Up Prize Money Venue Total 1990 Sandra Greatbatchn/a beat Sharon Colcloughn/a n/a n/a n/a Pontins, Prestatyn 1991 Jane Stubbsn/a beat Elsie Halligann/a n/a n/a n/a 1992 Sue Edwardsn/a beat Sharon Colcloughn/a n/a n/a n/a 1993 Deta Hedmann/a beat Sandra Greatbatchn/a n/a n/a n/a 1994 Deta Hedman (2)n/a beat Sandra Greatbatchn/a n/a n/a n/a 1995 Sandra Greatbatch (2)n/a beat Deta Hedmann/a n/a n/a n/a 1996 Anne Kirkn/a beat Crissy Manleyn/a n/a n/a n/a 1997 Trina Gullivern/a beat Mandy Solomonsn/a n/a n/a n/a 1998 Francis Hoenselaarn/a beat Trina Gullivern/a n/a n/a n/a 1999 Anne Kirk (2)n/a beat Sarah Halln/a n/a n/a n/a 2000 Crissy Manleyn/a beat Apylee Jonesn/a n/a n/a n/a 2001 Carina Ekbergn/a beat Sandra Greatbatchn/a n/a n/a n/a 2002 Trina Gulliver (2)n/a beat Sarah Halln/a n/a n/a n/a 2003 Trina Gulliver (3)n/a beat Louise Hepburnn/a n/a n/a n/a 2004 Trina Gulliver (4)n/a beat Jan Robbinsn/a n/a n/a n/a 2005 Trina Gulliver (5)n/a beat Lisa Ashtonn/a n/a n/a n/a 2006 Trina Gulliver (6)n/a beat Julie Goren/a n/a n/a n/a 2007 Trina Gulliver (7)n/a beat Francis Hoenselaarn/a n/a n/a n/a 2008 Anastasia Dobromyslovan/a 3 – 0 Louise Carrolln/a n/a n/a n/a 2009 Julie Goren/a 3 – 0 Trina Gullivern/a n/a n/a n/a 2010 Trina Gulliver (8)n/a 4 – 3 Karin ten Katen/a n/a n/a n/a 2011 Deta Hedman (3)(n/a 4 – 1 Karen Lawmann/a £6,120 £2,000 £1,000 2012 Deta Hedman (4)n/a 4 – 3 Anastasia Dobromyslovan/a £6,120 £2,000 £1,000 2013 Aileen de Graafn/a 5 – 1 Julie Goren/a £6,120 £2,000 £1,000 2014 Anastasia Dobromyslova (2)n/a 5 – 2 Deta Hedmann/a £6,120 £2,000 £1,000 2015 Lisa Ashtonn/a 5 – 4 Lorraine Winstanleyn/a £6,120 £2,000 £1,000 2016 Deta Hedman (5)n/a 5 – 4 Sharon Prinsn/a £6,540 £2,000 £1,000 2017 Lorraine Winstanley83.52 5 – 4 Lisa Ashton81.66 £6,540 £2,000 £1,000 2018 Deta Hedman (6)n/a 5 – 2 Anastasia Dobromyslovan/a £6,540 £2,000 £1,000 2019 n/a 5 – 3 Lisa Ashtonn/a £6,540 £2,000 £1,000 2021 73.70 5 – 4 77.96 £7,040 £2,000 £1,000 2022 (2)93.53 5 – 4 92.44 £5,320 £1,500 £750 2023 (3)77.45 5 – 3 79.90 £2,600 £1,000 £400 2024 (4)72.31 5 – 4 74.48 £2,600 £1,000 £400
Boys Year Champion Score Runner-Up Prize Money Venue Total 2012 Conor Mayesn/a beat Isaac Weavern/a – – – Pontins, Prestatyn 2019 James Beetonn/a beat Maison Wilsonn/a – – – 2021 Luke Littler 96.97 4 – 0 Cayden Smith74.00 – – – 2022 Luke Littler (2)83.50 4 – 0 Cayden Smith56.74 – – – 2023 74.22 3 – 0 Fabian Topper57.35 £200 £100 £50 2024 Jack Nankervis80.39 4 – 3 Jenson Walker84.29 £200 £100 £50
Girls Year Champion Score Runner-Up Prize Money Venue Total 2012 Josie Patersonn/a beat Cody Hepburnn/a – – – Pontins, Prestatyn 2019 Beau Greavesn/a beat Tamzin Parrn/a – – – 2021 Eleanor Cairns58.21 4 – 1 Ella Williams51.34 – – – 2022 66.63 4 – 2 Amy Evans60.95 – – – 2023 (2)73.12 4 – 2 69.37 £200 £100 £50
References
External links List of previous winners Darts database