Raymond van Barneveld secured his 34th World Darts Championship spot after beating Jimmy van Schie to rank inside the top 40 on the Pro Tour Order of Merit. Meanwhile, Tommy Morris, a non-tour card holder, stunned Luke Humphries 8-5 to win Players Championship 34. Morris sealed victory with a 161 checkout in the final, qualifying him for the Grand Slam of Darts and next month's World Darts Championship.
Earlier, five-time world champion Van Barneveld ensured his Alexandra Palace return. Morris, overwhelmed with emotion, stated he has come from nothing and is flying his flag for his family. His next target is securing a tour card to compete full-time with the elite.
The 34 Players Championship events this season set the 64-player field for the upcoming Finals in Minehead. Luke Littler, Nathan Aspinall, and Josh Rock missed qualification. Although Van Barneveld qualified for the World Championship, he will not feature at the Players Championship Finals, alongside former world champion Peter Wright.
Gary Anderson, Gerwyn Price, and Michael Smith just secured their spots.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing