2017 World Matchplay
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The 2017 BetVictor World Matchplay was the 24th annual staging of the World Matchplay, organised by the Professional Darts Corporation. The tournament took place at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, from 22 to 30 July 2017.
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2017 BetVictor World Matchplay | |||
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Tournament information | |||
Dates | 22–30 July 2017 | ||
Venue | Winter Gardens | ||
Location | Blackpool, England | ||
Organisation(s) | Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) | ||
Format | Legs | ||
Prize fund | £500,000 | ||
Winner's share | £115,000 | ||
High checkout | 170 Benito van de Pas 170 Gerwyn Price | ||
Champion(s) | |||
Phil Taylor | |||
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Michael van Gerwen was the two-times defending champion but lost to Phil Taylor 16–6 in the quarter-finals, with Taylor then going on to beat Peter Wright 18–8 in the final to claim his 16th World Matchplay Championship. It was Taylor's final appearance in this tournament and his last major tournament win.[1]