Doug McCarthy
Encyclopedia
Doug McCarthy is an English
darts
player.
McCarthy played in four BDO World Darts Championship
s. In 1979, he beat Charlie Ellix
in the first round but lost in round two to John Lowe
. In 1980, McCarthy beat Conrad Daniels
in round one before losing to Jocky Wilson
in the second round. In 1981, McCarthy lost in the first round to Ceri Morgan
and 1982 he beat Jerry Umberger
in round one but lost in round two to Bobby George
. McCarthy also played in four World Masters tournaments but failed to reach the quarter final stage.
McCarthy also represented England on 19 occasions and was a member of the England Team including Eric Bristow and John Lowe which won the Europe Cup in 1978.
Almost 20 years after his last televised appearance, McCarthy qualified the PDC World Grand Prix in Ireland
but lost in the first round to former World Champion Richie Burnett
. McCarthy is still active in the game, most recently playing in the 2008 Isle of Man Open and still playing Super League darts in County Durham.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
darts
Darts
Darts is a form of throwing game where darts are thrown at a circular target fixed to a wall. Though various boards and games have been used in the past, the term "darts" usually now refers to a standardised game involving a specific board design and set of rules...
player.
McCarthy played in four BDO World Darts Championship
BDO World Darts Championship
The BDO World Darts Championship is a world championship competition in darts, organised by the British Darts Organisation . It began in 1978, and was the only world championship tournament until 1994...
s. In 1979, he beat Charlie Ellix
Charlie Ellix
Charlie Ellix is an English former darts player.Ellix reached the final in the 1976 Indoor League, losing to Leighton Rees. He then reached the quarter finals of the 1977 Winmau World Masters, losing to eventual winner Eric Bristow...
in the first round but lost in round two to John Lowe
John Lowe
John Lowe is an English darts player who was one of the best-known men in darts during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in the United Kingdom. Lowe is one of only five players to have won the World Championship 3 times.-Biography:Lowe won the World Championship title in three different decades -...
. In 1980, McCarthy beat Conrad Daniels
Conrad Daniels
Conrad Daniels is an American darts player who has competed since the 1970s.He appeared at the first three World Professional Darts Championships - but only managed to win one match. However, that match was notable as he beat highly fancied 21 year-old Eric Bristow, who was top seed for the event...
in round one before losing to Jocky Wilson
Jocky Wilson
John Thomas Wilson known as "Jocky" Wilson, is a former Scottish darts champion. He retired from the game in 1995.Wilson was twice World professional Darts Champion in 1982 and 1989...
in the second round. In 1981, McCarthy lost in the first round to Ceri Morgan
Ceri Morgan
Ceri Morgan is a retired darts player.He made his World Championship debut in 1979, beating Barry Atkinson in the first round before losing to Tony Brown in the second round...
and 1982 he beat Jerry Umberger
Jerry Umberger
Jerry Umberger is a retired American darts player who competed from the 1970s through the 1990s.Throwing American Darts, he was a member of four PA State Dart Championship teams...
in round one but lost in round two to Bobby George
Bobby George
Robert Francis George is an English darts player and presenter. He is widely recognised as one of the game's biggest personalities, known for his flamboyant entrances in which the "King of Darts" makes his way to the stage bedecked in jewellery, wearing a crown and cloak and holding a candelabra...
. McCarthy also played in four World Masters tournaments but failed to reach the quarter final stage.
McCarthy also represented England on 19 occasions and was a member of the England Team including Eric Bristow and John Lowe which won the Europe Cup in 1978.
Almost 20 years after his last televised appearance, McCarthy qualified the PDC World Grand Prix in Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
but lost in the first round to former World Champion Richie Burnett
Richie Burnett
Richie Burnett is a Welsh darts player who was the 1995 Embassy World Darts Champion and currently plays in Professional Darts Corporation events. His nickname is The Prince of Wales.-BDO career:...
. McCarthy is still active in the game, most recently playing in the 2008 Isle of Man Open and still playing Super League darts in County Durham.