2015 World Series of Darts explained

The 2015 World Series of Darts was a series of non-televised darts tournaments organised by the Professional Darts Corporation. There were 5 World Series events and one Final event being held – one in the United Arab Emirates, one in New Zealand, one in Japan, two in Australia, with the Finals being held in Glasgow, Scotland.

Prize money

Stage (num. of players)Prize money
Winneralign=center (1)align=center £65,000
Runner-upalign=center (1)align=center £40,000
Semi-finalistsalign=center (2)align=center £30,000
Quarter-finalistsalign=center (4)align=center £20,000
First round losersalign=center (8)align=center £10,000
Totalalign=center colspan=2 £165,000

World Series events

No.DateEventVenueWinnerLegsRunner-upRef.
128–29 MayDubai Masters Dubai, Dubai Tennis CentreMichael van Gerwen 11–8 Phil Taylor[1]
227–28 JuneJapan Masters Yokohama, Osanbashi HallPhil Taylor 8–7 Peter Wright[2]
314–16 AugustPerth Masters Perth, HBF StadiumPhil Taylor 11–7[3]
420–22 AugustSydney Masters Sydney, Qantas Credit Union ArenaPhil Taylor 11–3 Adrian Lewis[4]
528–30 AugustAuckland Masters Auckland, The Trusts ArenaAdrian Lewis 11–10 Raymond van Barneveld[5]
621–22 NovemberWorld Series of Darts Finals Glasgow, Braehead ArenaMichael van Gerwen 11–10 Peter Wright[6]

World Series qualifiers

PDC Seeds

Japan Masters

Perth Masters

Sydney Masters

Auckland Masters

Quarter-finalists

width=200 Playerwidth=100 Dubaiwidth=100 Japanwidth=100 Perthwidth=100 Sydneywidth=100 Aucklandwidth=120 Finals
Phil TaylorRunner upWinner Winner Winner Semi-finalistSemi-finalist
Adrian LewisSemi-finalistQuarter-finalistQuarter-finalistRunner upWinner Semi-finalist
Michael van GerwenWinner Semi-finalistSemi-finalistQuarter-finalistQuarter-finalistWinner
Peter WrightQuarter-finalistRunner upQuarter-finalistSemi-finalistQuarter-finalistRunner up
James WadeQuarter-finalistQuarter-finalistRunner upQuarter-finalistSemi-finalistQuarter-finalist
Raymond van BarneveldQuarter-finalistQuarter-finalistQuarter-finalistSemi-finalistRunner upQuarter-finalist
Gary AndersonSemi-finalistSemi-finalistSemi-finalistQuarter-finalistQuarter-finalistSecond round (16)
Stephen BuntingQuarter-finalistQuarter-finalistFirst roundQuarter-finalistFirst roundQuarter-finalist
Kyle AndersonDid not qualifyDid not qualifyQuarter-finalistDid not qualifyDid not qualifyFirst round (24)
Simon WhitlockDid not qualifyDid not qualifyFirst roundFirst roundQuarter-finalistFirst round (24)
Terry JenkinsDid not qualifyDid not qualifyDid not qualifyDid not qualifyDid not qualifyQuarter-finalist

Notes and References

  1. News: Dubai Darts: Michael Van Gerwen beats Phil Taylor to become 'Master of the Desert'. Ashley. Hammond. Gulf News. 30 May 2015. 3 November 2024.
  2. News: Phil Taylor secures Japan Darts Masters crown. Sky Sports. 29 June 2015. 3 November 2024.
  3. News: Phil Taylor beats James Wade to claim Perth Darts Masters title. Sky Sports. 17 August 2015. 3 November 2024.
  4. News: Phil Taylor beats Adrian Lewis to win Sydney Darts Masters title. Sky Sports. 22 August 2015. 3 November 2024.
  5. News: Adrian Lewis defeated Phil Taylor to claim a title in New Zealand. Sky Sports. 30 August 2015. 3 November 2024.
  6. News: Michael van Gerwen wins World Series of Darts title. BBC Sport. 23 November 2015. 3 November 2024.