Steve Smith (darts player) explained

Steve Smith
Fullname:Steven Smith
Nickname:"Smudger"
Birth Date:16 May 1979[1]
Birth Place:Maidstone, Kent, England
Hometown:Maidstone, Kent, England
Since:1996
Darts:22g Signature
Laterality:Right-handed
Music:"Everything Is Average Nowadays" by Kaiser Chiefs
Pdc:2003–2019
Pdc World:Last 40: 2004
Uk Open:Last 32: 2007, 2008
Vegas:Last 16: 2006

Steven "Steve" Smith (born 16 May 1979) is an English former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He has the nickname Smudger.

Career

Smith played in the 2004 PDC World Darts Championship, beating Norman Madhoo of Guyana in the last 48 to reach the last 40 stage, where he lost 3–0 to Mark Dudbridge of England.

Smith's best performance in a PDC major was arguably his last 16 performance in the 2006 Desert Classic, where he lost 3–0 in sets to Raymond van Barneveld.

Smith played in his second world championship in the 2007 PDC World Darts Championship, where he lost 3–0 to Denis Ovens of England in the last 64 stage.

Playing style

Smith was a consistent scorer and finisher who was aggressive on high checkouts. His stance incorporated a prominent lean and he threw at a steady pace.

World Championship results

PDC

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steven Smith – Mastercaller.com. Mastercaller.