When was the first live televised 9 dart finish?
Phil Taylor in 2002 at the World Matchplay is generally seen as such, as it appeared live on a recognised TV network (SKY) Although Shaun Greatbatch achieved the feat earlier in that year in the Dutch Open – although that tournament was only available to be seen in the UK via the internet and as such Taylor’s achievement has taken precedence. John Lowe and Paul Lim had also achieved televised 9 dart finishes prior to Taylor but were not screened live. 15.
Phil Taylor in 2002 at the World Matchplay is generally seen as such, as it appeared live on a recognised TV network (SKY) Although Shaun Greatbatch achieved the feat earlier in that year in the Dutch Open – although that tournament was only available to be seen in the UK via the internet and as such Taylor’s achievement has taken precedence. John Lowe and Paul Lim had also achieved televised 9 dart finishes prior to Taylor but were not screened live.
