2005 Las Vegas Desert Classic | |||
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Tournament information | |||
Dates | 28 June–3 July 2005 | ||
Venue | MGM Grand Casino and Hotel | ||
Location | Las Vegas, Nevada | ||
Country | United States | ||
Organisation(s) | PDC | ||
Format | Sets Final – best of 11 | ||
Prize fund | £84,100 | ||
Winner's share | £15,000 | ||
Champion(s) | |||
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The 2005 Las Vegas Desert Classic was the 2005 edition of the Las Vegas Desert Classic darts tournament on 27 June until 3 July 2005. It was held at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, and was won by Phil Taylor. [1]
Pro Qualified players
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Stage (no. of players) | Prize money (Total: £84,100) | |
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Winner | (1) | $15,000 |
Runner-up | (1) | $7,500 |
Semi-finalists | (2) | $5,000 |
Quarter-finalists | (4) | $3,500 |
Round 2 | (8) | $2,000 |
Round 1 | (16) | $1,350 |
Semi-finals | Final (best of 11 legs) | ||||||||
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