Wayne Atwood

Wayne Edward Atwood (born 24 July 1964) is a Welsh former professional darts player. Nicknamed Celtic Warrior, he formerly competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events.

Wayne Atwood
Personal information
Full name	Wayne Edward Atwood
Nickname	"Celtic Warrior"
Born	(1964-07-24) 24 July 1964 (age 61) Cardiff, Wales
Home town	Caerphilly, Wales
Darts information
Playing darts since	1986
Darts	22g Celtic Warrior Pros Red Dragon
Laterality	Right-handed
Walk-on music	"Neon Knights" by Black Sabbath
Organisation (see split in darts)
PDC	2002–2016
WDF major events – best performances
World Trophy	Last 32: 2007
PDC premier events – best performances
World Championship	Last 32: 2004
UK Open	Last 32: 2005, 2010
Other tournament wins
Tournament	Years
Luctonians Open	2009

Career

He qualified for the PDC World Championship on two occasions – reaching the last 32 in 2004

He achieved his first major success in June 2007 by winning the Thailf Open (a non-ranked PDC event) and a €2,400 cheque. He defeated former World Champion John Part on his way to the final where he beat Gary Welding for the trophy.

On 16 April 2011, Atwood achieved a nine-dart finish in the first round of the 2011 UK Open Qualifier 5 in Barnsley against Nigel Heydon, making him the first Welshman to hit a nine-darter in a PDC tournament.^[1]

World Championship results

PDC

• 2004: Last 32: (lost to Peter Manley 3–4) (sets)
• 2007: Last 64: (lost to Chris Mason 0–3)