Dave Smith (darts player)

Dave Smith
Personal information
Nickname"The Rhino"
Born (1971-06-17) 17 June 1971 (age 53)
Pontefract, Yorkshire, England
Home townKnottingley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
Darts information
Playing darts since1984
Darts22 Gram Alan Glazier
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"Let's Get Rocked" by Def Leppard
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO2013–2015, 2019–2020
PDC2001–2012
Current world rankingNR (14 November 2023)[1]
WDF major events – best performances
World MastersLast 144: 2014
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 40: 2003
World MatchplayLast 32: 2004
World Grand PrixLast 16: 2002
UK OpenQuarter Final: 2003
Desert ClassicLast 24 Group: 2003

Dave Smith (born 17 June 1971) is an English professional darts player who plays in British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. He is nicknamed The Rhino.

Career

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Dave enjoyed most success in the PDC between 2002 and 2004, which included a quarter final in the 2003 UK Open, and qualifying for three other tournaments through a one-off qualifier.

Smith has earned a full PDC Pro Tour card for the 2011 and 2012 seasons via his world ranking.[2]

World Championship results

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PDC

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  • 2003: Last 40: (lost to Mark Holden 3–4) (sets)

References

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  1. ^ "WDF Men's Rankings Table". WDF. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  2. ^ "PDC Q School Entries Announced". Archived from the original on 14 January 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
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