Beau Greaves has long been a dominant force in women's darts, and she has now etched her name into the sport's record books with what she describes as three of the "best darts ever" thrown on the PDC Pro Tour. At just 22 years old, the Doncaster native achieved a landmark victory by becoming the first woman to capture a PDC ranking title, edging Michael Smith 8-7 in the final of Players Championship 11 on Monday. The triumph was the culmination of an extraordinary run in Milton Keynes, where Greaves won seven consecutive matches.
Her campaign featured a dramatic deciding‑leg finish in the final, where she hit a 142 checkout to clinch the title. That decisive moment, a treble‑20, treble‑20, double‑11, is the three‑dart sequence she now regards as the finest she has ever thrown. Along the way, the two‑time Women’s World Matchplay champion dismantled a trio of former world champions. She dispatched Rob Cross, then Gary Anderson, and finally Michael Smith in the last three rounds, each opponent bringing a wealth of experience and pedigree.
Overcoming such elite competition added a layer of significance to her victory and underscored her ability to perform under pressure. When asked to reflect on the achievement, Greaves admitted the reality of the moment was still sinking in. "It is absolutely amazing. I am still in a bit of shock now but it is something I can look back on and remember forever," she told Sky Sports.
She added that the feeling of waking up the day after the win was one of calm contentment: "I just felt really chilled and really comfortable. I was just happy and enjoying the games I was playing." The emotional high was tempered by a practical approach to celebration.
While many teammates and fans suggested a night out, Greaves opted for a low‑key evening. "I was asked to go to the pub but I said no," she said.
Instead, she returned to her hotel, ate a slice of pizza, enjoyed a hot chocolate, and called her family. "That was good enough for me," she explained, emphasizing that personal connection mattered more than any public revelry. Greaves' success is not limited to this single title. She is also a World Youth Championship runner‑up and has adapted seamlessly to life as a PDC Tour Card holder.
Her recent performances have placed her within £4,000 of the provisional qualification spots for the October World Grand Prix, a tournament broadcast live on Sky Sports. Additionally, she has recorded two nine‑dart finishes in 2026, the latest of which came on the Development Tour on a Friday. The young star credits her progress to a combination of hard work and a balanced mindset.
"The Pro Tour is the level I have wanted to be at for a while and I seem to be performing well and getting good results," she said. Hitting her first nine‑dart finish on the Pro Tour was "really special," and she added that she feels extremely fortunate to earn a living playing darts. "I just try to enjoy my life while I am young and not stress myself out too much," Greaves explained. Being a trailblazer in a traditionally male‑dominated sport brings its own set of pressures.
Greaves acknowledges that the spotlight can be intense, but she remains focused on her own game and on representing young girls in darts. "There is more pressure in a way but I have always tried to concentrate on myself," she said. She cited Fallon Sherrock as a predecessor who opened doors, and expressed her desire to continue raising the flag for aspiring female players.
"I want to be successful and give young girls someone to look up to," she affirmed. When asked about Premier League ambitions, Greaves was realistic yet optimistic. "I would probably need to win the World Darts Championship to get into the Premier League," she noted, adding that she never imagined winning a ranking title so early in her career. Her plan is simple: enjoy the moment, return to practice, and keep working hard.
"If I keep going the way I am, you never know where I might end up," she concluded. Beyond her personal goals, Greaves' story highlights the growing inclusivity of darts. Her historic win demonstrates that talent and determination can break down long‑standing barriers, inspiring a new generation of female players to pursue the sport at the highest level. As the darts community watches her future endeavors, many will be eager to see whether she can translate her current momentum into further titles, perhaps even a World Championship or a place in the Premier League in years to come.
For fans eager to follow her journey, the Premier League Darts schedule and live streams are available on Sky Sports and NOW, while highlights and podcasts such as "Love the Darts" provide additional insight into the sport's evolving landscape. Greaves' narrative—marked by historic firsts, remarkable finishes, and a grounded personal approach—serves as a compelling reminder that the next chapter of darts is being written by a diverse and talented new generation.