The Butlins Grand Masters was a former Major darts tournament organised by the British Darts Organisation and televised by ATV/Central between 1977 and 1986. The event was sponsored by the holiday and leisure company Butlins.
Butlins Grand Masters finals
Year Champion Score Runner-up Prize money Sponsor Venue Total Champion Runner-up 1977 John Lowe 5–4 Eric Bristow ? ? ? Butlins Birmingham 1978 Leighton Rees beat John Lowe ? ? ? 1979 Bobby George beat Bill Lennard ? ? ? 1980 Bobby George beat Leighton Rees ? ? ? 1981 Eric Bristow beat John Lowe ? ? ? 1982 Eric Bristow 4–3 ? ? ? 1983 Eric Bristow 5–1 Jocky Wilson ? £3,000 ? 1984 Mike Gregory 5–3 Bob Anderson £14,100 £4,000 ? 1985 Eric Bristow 5–3 Terry O'Dea ? ? ? 1986 Eric Bristow 5–3 Bob Sinnaeve ? ? ?
Tournament records Most wins 5: Eric Bristow. Most Finals 6: Eric Bristow. Most Semi Finals 7: Eric Bristow. Most Quarter Finals 7: Eric Bristow. Most Appearances 7: Eric Bristow. Best winning average (99.27): Jocky Wilson v's Eric Bristow, Final, 1983. Youngest Winner age 24: Eric Bristow. Oldest Winner age 38: Leighton Rees.
See also Butlins Grand Masters draws
References
External links Dartsdatabase: Butlins Grand Masters results Mastercaller Butlins Grand Masters