Matt Padgett

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Matt Padgett
Personal information
Born (1982-03-27) 27 March 1982 (age 40)
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Home town Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England
Darts information
Playing darts since2006
DartsJohn Lowe Hero 26g Unicorn
Laterality Left-handed
Walk-on music"Bleed It Out" by Linkin Park
Organisation (see split in darts)
PDC 2010–
WDF Platinum – best performances
World Masters Last 64: 2017
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'ship Last 72: 2011
UK Open Last 32: 2013
Other tournament wins
LPKD The Pint Pot 2010

Matthew Padgett (born 27 March 1982) is an English professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments.

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Career

A bowling alley technician by trade, Padgett joined the PDC in 2010. In June 2010, he qualified for the UK Open. Entering at the Last 128 stage, he defeated John Quantock and Jason Clark before losing to Wayne Jones in the last 64.

In November 2010, Padgett came through a field of over 80 players to earn one of two qualifying spots in the 2011 PDC World Darts Championship. [1] He was, however, defeated by Morihiro Hashimoto by 4 legs to 2 in the Preliminary Round.

Padgett has earned a full PDC Pro Tour card for the 2011 season.

World Championship results

PDC

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