André Brantjes
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André Brantjes is a Dutch
professional darts player currently playing in British Darts Organisation
events.
Brantjes reached the final of the 2003 German Open, losing to Ted Hankey
. He then won the unranked Spring Cup, beating Vincent van der Voort
in the semi-finals and then defeating Erik Clarys
in the final. After reaching the quarter finals of the 2004 Finnish Open, Brantjes retained the Spring Cup title, beating Mario Robbe
and Dick van Dijk
before defeating Niels de Ruiter
in the final. Brantjes played in the 2004 International Darts League
, losing his opening group game to Gary Anderson
, he defeated Robbe before beating Martin Adams
to qualify for the second group stage. Brantjes then lost his first two group games against Tony David
and Hankey, eventually winning his final group game against Jarkko Komula
.
He achieved some fame during the 2005 World Championship
, which was his debut at the event. He beat compatriot Co Stompé
3-2 in the first round, making a 170 checkout in only his second leg of the match, and then upset the previous year's runner-up and world number one, Mervyn King, again by 3-2. However, he was then soundly defeated by Simon Whitlock
in the quarter-finals, 5-1. Brantjes reached the second round of the 2005 International Darts League, winning his opening group games against van der Voort and Davy Richardson
to qualify before losing to John Walton
who won the group. Brantjes eventually lost in the second round to Adams.
Brantjes has not played in a tournament since the 2006 World Masters where he lost in the very first round to Ireland's James Keogh
.
Netherland
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professional darts player currently playing in British Darts Organisation
British Darts Organisation
The British Darts Organisation, or the BDO for short, is a darts organisation founded on 7 January 1973 by Olly Croft, OBE. The BDO is a founder member of the World Darts Federation which was formed in 1976....
events.
Brantjes reached the final of the 2003 German Open, losing to Ted Hankey
Ted Hankey
Edward "Ted" Hankey is an English darts player who is a two-time BDO World Professional Darts Champion. His nickname is The Count and his walk on music is Be On Your Way by DJ Zany. Hankey built up a large following due to his obsession with and resemblance to Dracula...
. He then won the unranked Spring Cup, beating Vincent van der Voort
Vincent van der Voort
Vincent van der Voort is a professional darts player.-Playing style:Vincent is well known for his spasmodic style and machine-gun speed of play which has gained him a reputation in both the BDO and the PDC for being one of the more erratic throwers in the darting world...
in the semi-finals and then defeating Erik Clarys
Erik Clarys
Erik Clarys is a Belgian former darts player. He competed for the British Darts Organisation and the Professional Darts Corporation. He is nicknamed "The Sheriff". Clarys was known for his unorthodox way of scoring and finishing which made him popular with fans.-BDO career:Clarys caused a major...
in the final. After reaching the quarter finals of the 2004 Finnish Open, Brantjes retained the Spring Cup title, beating Mario Robbe
Mario Robbe
Mario Robbe is a Dutch darts player currently playing in British Darts Organisation events.Robbe made his BDO World Darts Championship debut in 2007, where he lost in the first round to Ted Hankey. He returned to Lakeside in 2008, but lost again in the first round to fellow Dutchman Remco van...
and Dick van Dijk
Dick van Dijk (darts player)
Dick van Dijk is a Dutch darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation events. He is nicknamed The Undertaker....
before defeating Niels de Ruiter
Niels de Ruiter
Niels de Ruiter is a Dutch darts player. On the darts circuit his nickname is The Excellent Dude, which is a reference from the film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure...
in the final. Brantjes played in the 2004 International Darts League
International Darts League
The Topic International Darts League was a darts tournament held at the Triavium in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Raymond van Barneveld dominated the tournament, held in his home country, winning it on three of the five occasions it was held...
, losing his opening group game to Gary Anderson
Gary Anderson (darts player)
Gary Anderson is a Scottish professional darts player from Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, currently playing in the Professional Darts Corporation, and a former BDO and WDF world number one. His nickname is The Flying Scotsman...
, he defeated Robbe before beating Martin Adams
Martin Adams
Martin Adams is an English international darts player. Nicknamed Wolfie or Mr BDO, he is BDO world ranked number one, three-time and reigning BDO World Champion and three-time World Masters champion...
to qualify for the second group stage. Brantjes then lost his first two group games against Tony David
Tony David
Tony David is a darts player and is the only Australian player to have been a senior singles world champion. David won the 2002 Embassy World Championship. He plays under the nickname The Deadly Boomerang.-Career:David started playing darts at the age of 25 and progressed into the Queensland State...
and Hankey, eventually winning his final group game against Jarkko Komula
Jarkko Komula
Jarkko Komula is a Finnish darts player who plays for the Professional Darts Corporation and formerly played in British Darts Organisation events. He is nicknamed Smiley because ironically he rarely smiles.-BDO:...
.
He achieved some fame during the 2005 World Championship
2005 BDO World Darts Championship
-Women:Women's bracket:-External links:* *...
, which was his debut at the event. He beat compatriot Co Stompé
Co Stompé
Jacobus Wilhelm "Co" Stompé , is a Dutch professional darts player who currently plays in the Professional Darts Corporation. Stompé is nicknamed The Matchstick because of his almost bald head and very thin appearance making him look like a matchstick...
3-2 in the first round, making a 170 checkout in only his second leg of the match, and then upset the previous year's runner-up and world number one, Mervyn King, again by 3-2. However, he was then soundly defeated by Simon Whitlock
Simon Whitlock
Simon Whitlock is an Australian professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation tournaments, although he did have a spell playing in the rival organisation, the British Darts Organisation. He uses the nickname The Wizard for his matches...
in the quarter-finals, 5-1. Brantjes reached the second round of the 2005 International Darts League, winning his opening group games against van der Voort and Davy Richardson
Davy Richardson
Davy Richardson is an English darts player currently playing in British Darts Organisation events. He is nicknamed The Face....
to qualify before losing to John Walton
John Walton (darts player)
John Michael Walton is an English darts player who is a former World Champion. He has adopted the nickname The Boy and uses the song Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex as his walk-on theme.-Darts career:...
who won the group. Brantjes eventually lost in the second round to Adams.
Brantjes has not played in a tournament since the 2006 World Masters where he lost in the very first round to Ireland's James Keogh
James Keogh
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.