Jim Widmayer Explained

Jim Widmayer
Nickname:"Captain America"
Birth Place: United States
Hometown:Parrish, Florida, United States
Since:1989
Darts:22 gram G-Force
Laterality:Right-handed
Music:"Enter Sandman" by Metallica
Bdo:2008–2020
Pdc:1994–2007
Wdf:2008–
Bdo World:Last 16: 2015, 2023
World Masters:Last 24: 2011
World Darts Trophy:Last 16: 2014, 2015
Zuiderduin Masters:Last 24: 2013
Matchplay:Last 32: 1994
Us Open:Last 16: 2007

Jim Widmayer (born August 23, 1969) is an American professional darts player who currently plays in World Darts Federation (WDF) events. He has competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments in the past. Two-time WDF Americas Cup medalist. He advanced to the WDF World Darts Championship four times.

Career

Widmayer played in the inaugural World Matchplay in 1994, losing 6–8 in the first round to Keith Deller.

Prior to the 2011 Winmau World Masters, Widmayer damaged his arm whilst clearing fallen trees in the wake of Hurricane Irene.[1] His injuries were not serious, and he went on to reach the televised stages of the tournament. In the last 24, he lost 2–3 in sets to Rick Hofstra after missing seven match darts.

Widmayer qualified for the 2014 World Championship and entered in the preliminary stage, where he upset Garry Thompson 3–2 in sets. He played world number one Stephen Bunting in the first round and lost by 3 sets to 1.

In the 2015 World Championship, Widmayer again entered in the preliminary stage, where he fought back to beat Rhys Hayden 3–2 in sets after being 2–0 down. His reward was a tie in the first round against Rick Hofstra, who he lost to in the last 24 of the World Masters in 2011. He gained his revenge with a 3–1 victory, setting himself up with a tie against Martin Adams in the second round, which he lost 4–0.

World Championship results

BDO/WDF

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.bdodarts.com/1422/02-09-2011/Jim_escapes_hurricane_Irene_to_reach_Last_24_in_Winmau_World_Masters Jim escapes hurricane Irene to reach Last 24 in Winmau World Masters