Beau Greaves has long been a dominant force in women’s darts, and she has now etched her name into the history books of the PDC Pro Tour with what she describes as three of the best darts she has ever thrown. At just 22 years old, the Doncaster native became the first woman to capture a PDC ranking title, edging Michael Smith 8‑7 in the final of Players Championship 11 on Monday. Greaves’ run in Milton Keynes was nothing short of spectacular. She won seven consecutive matches, culminating in a dramatic deciding‑leg finish in which she hit a 142 checkout against the charismatic Michael "Bully Boy" Smith.
That checkout, a treble 20, treble 20, double 11, was the moment she later called "the three most incredible darts of my career." The champion, a two‑time Women’s World Matchplay winner, faced a gauntlet of former world champions on her way to the trophy. She dispatched Rob Cross, Gary Anderson and finally Smith in the last three rounds, each victory adding weight to the historic significance of her achievement. After the match, Greaves told Sky Sports that the experience still felt surreal. "It’s absolutely amazing.
I’m still in a bit of shock, but it’s something I’ll remember forever," she said, adding that she was "chuffed" and that it would take her some time to fully absorb the moment. When asked about the decisive checkout, Greaves explained, "When I woke up that day I felt really calm and comfortable.
I was just happy and enjoying the darts I was playing. The further you get, the tougher the competition, and beating three world champions back‑to‑back made it even more special. The finish at the end was probably the best three darts I have ever thrown. Sometimes moments like that just happen, and I had my day." Unlike many athletes who celebrate with exuberant parties, Greaves kept her post‑victory celebrations modest.
"I was invited to a pub but I turned it down," she laughed. "I went back to the hotel, had a slice of pizza, a hot chocolate, and went to bed. I called my family and that was enough for me." Beyond this landmark win, Greaves has continued to thrive as a PDC Tour Card holder. She is now within £4,000 of the provisional qualification spots for October’s World Grand Prix, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
In 2026 she also recorded two nine‑darters, the most recent of which came on the Development Tour on a Friday. She attributes her recent surge to hard work and a renewed enjoyment of the sport. "The Pro Tour is the level I’ve wanted to be at for a while, and I’m finally delivering results and deep runs," she said.
"Hitting my first nine‑darter on the Tour was incredibly special. I feel extremely lucky to play darts for a living, and I try not to stress myself out too much while I’m young." Greaves is acutely aware of the pressure that comes with being a trailblazer in a traditionally male‑dominated sport. She says she manages that pressure by staying focused on her own game and by using her platform to inspire young girls. "There is more pressure, but I always concentrate on myself," she explained.
"Fallon Sherrock had her moment, and I’m trying to create one for the next generation. I want to fly the flag for young girls and give them someone to look up to. I just try to play my game and enjoy everything I do on stage." When asked about future ambitions, particularly the Premier League, Greaves was realistic yet hopeful.
"I would probably need to win the World Darts Championship to get into the Premier League," she said. "I never thought I’d win my first ranking title, so I’m just going to enjoy the moment, get back to practice, and keep working hard. If I keep going the way I am, you never know where I might end up." Greaves’ story is more than a single victory; it represents a shift in the sport’s landscape, showing that women can compete and triumph at the highest levels. Her calm demeanor, dedication to improvement, and desire to serve as a role model suggest that more historic moments are on the horizon.
As the darts world looks ahead, fans can expect Beau Greaves to continue pushing boundaries, collecting titles, and perhaps one day securing a spot in the Premier League, proving that the sky truly is the limit for this rising star.