Simon Whitlock

Birth : 1969-03-03, Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia

History

Simon Whitlock (born 3 March 1969) is an Australian professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments, having also played in the British Darts Organisation (BDO) between 2004 and 2009. He uses the nickname "The Wizard" for his matches. His walk-on music is Down Under by Men at Work. His greatest achievement to date was winning his first major title at the 2012 European Championship. Whitlock has also finished runner-up at the 2008 BDO World Darts Championship and the 2010 PDC World Darts Championship. He claimed that the prize money gained from the latter tournament which included money for the highest checkout (joint with Phil Taylor) would allow him to move over to the UK from Australia and compete on the PDC Pro Tour. His defeat also made him the first, and so far only, player to have never won a World Championship after reaching both the BDO and PDC World Championship Final. He managed to achieve a televised nine dart finish in the 2012 Premier League against Andy Hamilton. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Movies

Simon Whitlock: Passion to Perform
Simon Whitlock: Passion to Perform
Self
This documentary looks back at a career spanning over 20 years, defining the sport Down Under and a never faltering love for the game.
House of Flying Arrows
House of Flying Arrows
Self (archive footage)
The popular rise of darts is charted in this pin-sharp documentary that follows the trajectory of arrows from local pub to beer-soaked arena. Featuring archive footage, behind-the-scenes access and interviews with current darting personalities such as Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld, the film traces the sport's evolution from humble beginnings through to the glamorous heyday of the 1980s and on into the lucrative professional era.
A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell
A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell
Self (archive footage)
Stephen Fry pays tribute to legendary darts commentator Sid Waddell. He discusses the time they spent together in the commentary box and also talks to Phil Taylor and Sid's son Dan.
The Power of Darts
The Power of Darts
Self (archive footage)
This documentary sheds light on the background of the famous, infamous Darts Split. Many dart players like Phil Taylor, Rod Harrington, Raymond van Barneveld, Michael van Gerwen or James Wade but also the main responsible people like Olly Croft, Tommy Cox and Barry Hearn have their say.
The World Of Phil Taylor
The World Of Phil Taylor
Self (archive footage)
Ahead of the World Darts Championship, we speak to defending champion Phil Taylor and take a close look at the 15-time winner's career.