Beau Greaves Makes History at Two European Tour Qualifiers

Two ET Qualifiers Secure Historic Double

The PDC’s European Tour qualifiers each award ten spots to tour‑card holders, and Wednesday’s schedule featured two back‑to‑back events. Beau Greaves turned both opportunities into milestones, earning a place in ET 11 and ET 12. She secured the first berth by defeating Andy Boulton, Charlie Manby, Arno Merk and Tom Bissell. Hours later she repeated the feat against Wesley Plaisier, Cor Dekker and Lukas Wenig, sealing a second ticket.

Her run included two averages above 100 in the ET 11 qualifier, showcasing the depth of her form. Even a single ET slot would have been a breakthrough, as she would become the first woman ever to compete in an ET event. Now, with two berths, Greaves has rewritten the script for female participation in the circuit.

First Woman to Play an ET Event

ET 11 is billed as the Hungarian Darts Trophy, while ET 12 will be held at the Czech Darts Open in September. Greaves’s victories guarantee appearances in both tournaments, marking her European Tour debut in a few months. The achievement places her alongside a handful of pioneers who have expanded the sport’s gender boundaries. Her performance in the qualifiers also highlighted her ability to adapt under the high‑pressure format of the European Tour.

Beyond the numbers, the double qualification provides a platform for her to influence the next generation of female dart players. The PDC is still fresh from other notable qualifiers this week, including the 2026 World Matchplay race and Cameron Menzies’s recent Pro Tour win after a health‑related absence. Greaves’s success adds to a dynamic week in the darting calendar.

Impact on the World Grand Prix Race

Greaves sits £8,250 out of a Pro Tour Order of Merit qualifying spot for the World Grand Prix, a race where points from all circuits matter. Roughly 96.1 % of her prize money to date comes from PC events, underscoring her reliance on that circuit for earnings. Success at the upcoming ET events could accelerate her progress toward the major tournament. Even a modest run of two wins would improve her odds considerably, as each ET result feeds directly into the Order of Merit.

The World Grand Prix qualifiers are notoriously tight, and Greaves’s dual qualification gives her a crucial head start. With the season’s later PC events looming, she aims to build on this momentum. Her next chance on the Pro Tour will be in a pair of PC tournaments scheduled for the following weeks.

Looking Ahead on the Pro Tour

Greaves’s immediate focus turns to the upcoming PC events, where she will look to maintain the form displayed in the European Tour qualifiers. The PDC calendar also includes other high‑stakes qualifiers later in the month, adding layers to the competitive landscape. As the season progresses, her ability to convert ET appearances into Order of Merit points will be key. Fans can expect more strategic battles as she pursues a spot in the prestigious World Grand Prix.

Follow the unfolding drama of the PDC’s qualifier showdown and watch Beau Greaves continue to make history on and off the board.