Darts legend Phil Taylor, holding a record-breaking 16 World Championship titles, has announced his retirement from the sport, set to take effect after the 2024 season.
Taylor, 63, initially stepped back from professional darts following the 2018 World Championship final, but made a comeback in 2022. Widely regarded as the greatest darts player ever, Taylor has been competing in the Senior Darts Tour for the last two years, with plans to conclude his illustrious career at the end of the 2024 season.
Reflecting on his 35-year journey in the sport, Taylor expressed his deep love for the game and the joy he found in performing at his peak. “It’s been an incredible ride, and I’ve savored every moment,” he remarked. “While I still have a passion for performing at my best, I recognize that it’s time to step back from the Tour.”
Taylor, affectionately known as ‘The Power’, has been a dominant force in darts for over two decades, securing his first World Championship in 1990. His extraordinary record includes a streak of eight consecutive World Championship wins from 1995 to 2002 and reaching 14 consecutive finals.
With a staggering 85 major titles under his belt and a 13-year reign as the world number one, Taylor’s impact on the sport is unmatched. He has been a two-time nominee for the Sport News Center’s Personality of the Year and has made significant strides in the Senior Darts Tour, reaching the quarter-finals in both 2022 and 2023.
The 2024 season will culminate on November 17 at the Crucible Club in Newbury. Billy Lovell from the World Senior Darts Tour praised Taylor, stating, “Phil is one of the UK’s greatest sports figures. We’re extremely thankful he joined us post-retirement, and we anticipate his final year with us will be a memorable one.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Phil Taylor Retirement
When is Phil Taylor planning to retire from professional darts?
Phil Taylor has announced his retirement from professional darts at the end of the 2024 season.
How many World Championships has Phil Taylor won?
Phil Taylor has won a record 16 World Championships in his darts career.
What did Phil Taylor do after his initial retirement in 2018?
After initially retiring in 2018, Phil Taylor returned to the sport in 2022 to compete in the Senior Darts Tour.
What nickname is Phil Taylor known by in the darts community?
Phil Taylor is affectionately known as ‘The Power’ in the darts community.
How many major titles has Phil Taylor won in his career?
Phil Taylor has won an impressive total of 85 major titles during his darts career.
What is the significance of Phil Taylor’s final season in 2024?
Phil Taylor’s final season in 2024 marks the end of an illustrious 35-year career in professional darts.
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- World Senior Darts Tour
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- Darts Championships Records
- Profiles in Darts: Phil Taylor
- Senior Darts Tour Highlights
6 comments
Phil’s record is just unbeleivable, 16 world champs? That’s gonna be hard to beat…
so he’s retiring in 2024, that’s next year! hope he goes out with a bang at the Senior Tour, he deserves it
85 major titles is just insane, and being world no. 1 for 13 years? Legend status right there. Sad to see him go 🙁
OMG, can’t believe it’s been 35 years of him playing. He’s like the Michael Jordan of darts, right?
never watched darts much but always heard about Phil Taylor, maybe i should start following before he retires… any tips on where to start?
wow, Phil Taylor retiring, end of an era for sure!! darts wont be the same without ‘The Power’…