Wessel Nijman continued his meteoric 2026 run by clinching the Players Championship 12 in Milton Keynes, and solidifies his reputation as a rising star on the circuit. The Dutchman dispatched Jermaine Wattimena 8‑5 in an all‑Dutch final, adding a fourth PC title and his fifth ranking trophy of the season. Nijman's triumph also propelled him into the world top 16 for the first time.

Two days after becoming the first woman to win a PDC ranking event at PC11, Beau Greaves fell 6‑0 to Andy Bissell in the last‑16. Bissell advanced past Max Hopp before losing 7‑4 to Nijman in the semi‑finals. Meanwhile Wattimena surged ahead 4‑2 early in the final before Nijman claimed six of the next seven legs. The win further highlighted the depth of Dutch talent on the tour.

Players Championship 12 crowns another Dutch champion as Nijman joins a select group of 2026 dominators. His 8‑5 victory over Wattimena caps a sequence that includes wins at PC2, PC8 and PC10, underscoring a rapid ascent. With the Premier League looming, Nijman's form positions him as a serious contender for the season’s biggest titles, and his consistency will test rivals across upcoming majors and league fixtures.