Phillip Hazel

Not to be confused with Philip Hazel.

Phillip Hazel (born 3 January 1956 in Napier, New Zealand) is a New Zealand former professional darts player.

Phillip Hazel
Personal information
Nickname	The Sniper
Born	(1956-01-03) 3 January 1956 (age 69) Napier, New Zealand
Home town	Napier, New Zealand
Darts information
Playing darts since	2002
Darts	19g Shot
Laterality	Right-handed
Walk-on music	"Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba
Organisation (see split in darts)
PDC	2008–2013
PDC premier events – best performances
World Championship	Last 72: 2010
Desert Classic	Last 32: 2009
Other tournament wins
Tournament	Years
DPA Australian Matchplay DPA WA Open Gaels Club Open Mittagong RSL Open PDC World New Zealand Qualifying Event Robina Gold Coast Open	2010 2011 2011 2010 2009 2011

Career

Hazel reached the final of the Viva Las Vegas NZ tournament, losing to Simon Whitlock. Despite the loss, Hazel was invited to attempt to qualify for the Las Vegas Desert Classic. After losing his first match in the first qualifier, Hazel defeated the likes of Jason Clark, Mark Stephenson and Barrie Bates to qualify. He lost in the first round to James Wade the world number two, but produced a brave battle. He then won the New Zealand National Championships in earned qualification for the 2010 PDC World Darts Championship.

World Championship results

PDC

• 2010: Last 72 (lost to Osmann Kijamet 2–4) (legs)

External links

• Profile and stats on Darts Database