UK Open Qualifier 2 | |
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Tournament information | |
Dates | Sunday 27 February |
Venue | Metrodome |
Location | Barnsley |
Country | England |
Organisation(s) | PDC |
Format | Best of 11 legs |
Prize fund | £34,600 |
Winner's share | £6,000 |
Champion(s) | |
Michael Smith |
The 2011 UK Open Qualifier 2 was the second of eight 2011 UK Open Darts Qualifiers which was held at the Metrodome in Barnsley on Sunday 27 February.
Stage | Prize money (Total-£34,600) |
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Winner | £6,000 |
Runner Up | £3,000 |
Semi Final | £2,000 |
Quarter Final | £1,000 |
Fourth Round | £600 |
Third Round | £400 |
Second Round | £200 |
First Round | £0 |
Preliminary Round | £0 |
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