Brian Woods (darts player)
Encyclopedia
Brian Woods is an English darts player who has competed in events organised by the British Darts Organisation
. He left the British Darts Organisation
in 2011 for the Professional Darts Corporation
through their qualifying school. He now lives in Aberdeen
, and uses the nickname Pecker for his matches. His best career achievement to date was reaching the semi-finals of the 2008 BDO World Darts Championship
.
/WDF
circuit for several years. He won the National Singles title 2003 and the Isle of Man Open title in 2005. He has also reached the semi-finals of the English Open in 2003, the Welsh Masters in 2007 and the British Open in 2007. He has also made it to the quarter-finals of the Scottish Open in 2005 and the televised Winmau World Masters
in 2005 and 2006.
He made his World Championship debut in 2006, but was drawn against #1 seed Mervyn King and lost 0-3. The following year, he also went out in the first round to Niels de Ruiter
0-3. Woods then produced his best run of his career so far at the 2008 World Championship beating Paul Hanvidge
, Co Stompé
and Scott Waites
, the number three seed, before losing 3-6 to Simon Whitlock
in the semi-finals.
He has continued his good form from Lakeside in 2008 by gain ranking points in most of the events he has entered and won the Pontins May Day Festival Singles Title, the mixed Doubles Title, with doubles partner and English International Trisha Wright, IDPA White Rose Classic, The Peterhead Open and the Elgin Open. In the 2009 BDO World Championship
Woods was beaten in first round by the eventual World Champion, Ted Hankey
, having claimed Hankey "would be lucky to get nil!".
Woods returned to Lakeside for the 2010 BDO World Championship
, having won one of four qualifying places in the Inter-Playoffs in Bridlington
. He unexpectedly won his first round match against Joey ten Berge
, before being defeated by Robert Wagner
in the sudden death leg, in a match considered by some to be one of the best in recent memory.
At the 2011 BDO World Darts Championship
, Woods, the number 11 seed, was beaten 3-0 in the first round to Stephen Bunting
.
, however this is incorrect. Woods claims to follow Liverpool
on his official website.
Brian (pecker) Also uses Yellow Red And white flights on his darts, as they are the official colours of Liverpool FC
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....
. He left the 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....
in 2011 for the Professional Darts Corporation
Professional Darts Corporation
The Professional Darts Corporation is a professional darts organization, established in the United Kingdom during 1992, when a group of leading professional players split from the British Darts Organisation to form what was initially called the World Darts Council...
through their qualifying school. He now lives in Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
, and uses the nickname Pecker for his matches. His best career achievement to date was reaching the semi-finals of the 2008 BDO World Darts Championship
2008 BDO World Darts Championship
*Michael Rosenauer was originally drawn to face Mark Webster, but chose to withdraw from the event to compete in the 2008 PDC World Championship. Jones had won the standby play-off at Bridlington prior to the World Masters-Statistics:- Women's Championship :...
.
Career
Woods has competed on the BDOBritish 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....
/WDF
World Darts Federation
The World Darts Federation Is a sport governing body and tournament organiser for the game of darts. It was formed in 1976, by representatives of fifteen nations. Membership is open to the official National organizing body for Darts in all nations...
circuit for several years. He won the National Singles title 2003 and the Isle of Man Open title in 2005. He has also reached the semi-finals of the English Open in 2003, the Welsh Masters in 2007 and the British Open in 2007. He has also made it to the quarter-finals of the Scottish Open in 2005 and the televised Winmau World Masters
Winmau World Masters
The Winmau World Masters is one of the longest running and most prestigious professional darts tournaments, which began in 1974 - even before the current World Professional Championship...
in 2005 and 2006.
He made his World Championship debut in 2006, but was drawn against #1 seed Mervyn King and lost 0-3. The following year, he also went out in the first round to 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...
0-3. Woods then produced his best run of his career so far at the 2008 World Championship beating Paul Hanvidge
Paul Hanvidge
Paul Albert Hanvidge is a Scottish darts player who lives in Barrhead, Glasgow. His best achievement is twice reaching the quarter finals of the Lakeside World Championship.-Darts career:...
, 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...
and Scott Waites
Scott Waites
Scott Waites is an English professional darts player who plays in tournaments organised by the British Darts Organisation.-Darts career:...
, the number three seed, before losing 3-6 to 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 semi-finals.
He has continued his good form from Lakeside in 2008 by gain ranking points in most of the events he has entered and won the Pontins May Day Festival Singles Title, the mixed Doubles Title, with doubles partner and English International Trisha Wright, IDPA White Rose Classic, The Peterhead Open and the Elgin Open. In the 2009 BDO World Championship
2009 BDO World Darts Championship
The 2009 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship was the 32nd World Championship organised by the British Darts Organisation. Mark Webster was the defending men's champion having won the title for the first time in last year's final against Simon Whitlock, but he was eliminated convincingly...
Woods was beaten in first round by the eventual World Champion, 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...
, having claimed Hankey "would be lucky to get nil!".
Woods returned to Lakeside for the 2010 BDO World Championship
2010 BDO World Darts Championship
The 2010 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship was the 33rd World Championship organised by the British Darts Organisation, and the 25th staging at the Lakeside Country Club at Frimley Green. Ted Hankey was the defending men's champion having won the title for the second time in the...
, having won one of four qualifying places in the Inter-Playoffs in Bridlington
Bridlington
Bridlington is a seaside resort, minor sea fishing port and civil parish on the Holderness Coast of the North Sea, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It has a static population of over 33,000, which rises considerably during the tourist season...
. He unexpectedly won his first round match against Joey ten Berge
Joey ten Berge
Joey ten Berge is a Dutch darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation events.Joey won the 2001 WDF Europe Youth Cup beating Sweden's Markus Korhonen in the final. Six years later, he captured his first professional title by capturing the 2007 Austrian Open, defeating Hungary's Nándor...
, before being defeated by Robert Wagner
Robert Wagner (darts player)
Robert Wagner is an Austrian-born Norwegian darts player, nicknamed The Magician. He currently plays on the BDO circuit.-Darts career:...
in the sudden death leg, in a match considered by some to be one of the best in recent memory.
At the 2011 BDO World Darts Championship
2011 BDO World Darts Championship
The 2011 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship was the 34th World Championship organised by the British Darts Organisation, and the 26th staging at the Lakeside Country Club at Frimley Green...
, Woods, the number 11 seed, was beaten 3-0 in the first round to Stephen Bunting
Stephen Bunting
Stephen Bunting is an English darts player who competes for the British Darts Organisation. His nickname is The Bullet. He is currently sponsored by GT Law Solicitors and A180 DARTS....
.
World Championship Results
- 2006: 1st round (lost to Mervyn King 0-3)
- 2007: 1st round (lost to Niels de RuiterNiels de RuiterNiels 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...
0-3) - 2008: Semi final (lost to Simon WhitlockSimon WhitlockSimon 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...
3-6) - 2009: 1st round (lost to Ted HankeyTed HankeyEdward "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...
0-3) - 2010: 2nd round (lost to Robert WagnerRobert Wagner (darts player)Robert Wagner is an Austrian-born Norwegian darts player, nicknamed The Magician. He currently plays on the BDO circuit.-Darts career:...
2-3) - 2011: 1st round (lost to Stephen BuntingStephen BuntingStephen Bunting is an English darts player who competes for the British Darts Organisation. His nickname is The Bullet. He is currently sponsored by GT Law Solicitors and A180 DARTS....
0-3)
Outside darts
It has been said that Woods is a supporter of EvertonEverton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
, however this is incorrect. Woods claims to follow Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
on his official website.
Brian (pecker) Also uses Yellow Red And white flights on his darts, as they are the official colours of Liverpool FC
External links
- Official Website
- Woods darts database
- Profile Lakeside World Darts Championship brochure 2006