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The 2003 Sky Bet UK Open was the first edition of the
UK Open The Ladbrokes UK Open is a ranking major darts tournament held annually at the Butlins Minehead Resort by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) in England. The event is often referred to as the "FA Cup of darts" as it has an unseeded open dr ...
darts tournament organised by the
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. The tournament was held at the
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in
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,
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between 30 May–1 June 2003. The tournament was unique as it had no
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, and was won by Phil Taylor who defeated
Shayne Burgess Shayne Burgess (born 1 June 1964) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments. He is known for his unorthodox throwing action, where he draws the point of the dart up close t ...
in the final 18–8 in legs. The Order of Merit can be found on this link here (https://web.archive.org/web/20030628233729/http://www.planetdarts.co.uk/article.asp?id=142076&Nv=1)


Friday 30 May 2003


Preliminary round

best of 9 legs * John Henderson – Paul Amos 5 – 4 * Wayne PalfreyTom Kirby 5 – 4 *
Paul Hogan Paul Hogan (born 8 October 1939) is an Australian actor and comedian. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance as ...
Deta Hedman Deta Hedman OBE (born 14 November 1959) is an English darts player who plays in World Darts Federation (WDF) events. She is a two-time World Masters and Finder Masters winner, and a three-time Dutch Open champion. She was also a three-time run ...
5 – 3 *


1st round

best of 9 legs * Mark Thomson
Marshall James Marshall James (born 4 October 1970) is a Welsh former professional darts player. He was the runner-up at 1997 BDO World Championship in his debut year and also reached the semi-finals of the 1998 World Masters. He was known for his slow, deli ...
5 – 4 * John King
Colin Monk Colin Monk (born 29 September 1967) is an English former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. Career Monk won the Winmau World Masters in 1996, where he be ...
1 – 5 * Les FittonJames Greenfield 5 – 1 * Dave SmithDean Taylor 5 – 1 *
Bob Crawley Bob, BOB, or B.O.B. may refer to: People, fictional characters, and named animals *Bob (given name), a list of people and fictional characters *Bob (surname) *Bob (dog), a dog that received the Dickin Medal for bravery in World War II *Bob the ...
Gary Stevens 5 – 4 *
Andy Belton Andy may refer to: People *Andy (given name), including a list of real individuals and fictional characters *Horace Andy (born 1951), Jamaican roots reggae songwriter and singer born Horace Hinds * Katja Andy (1907–2013), German-American pianis ...
Shayne Burgess Shayne Burgess (born 1 June 1964) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments. He is known for his unorthodox throwing action, where he draws the point of the dart up close t ...
4 – 5 *
Terry Jenkins Terry Jenkins (born 26 September 1963) is an English former professional darts player who was nicknamed The Bull, having previously used the name "Tucker" for his matches. He reached a peak ranking of world number three in the darts world ranki ...
Keith Rooney Keith Rooney (born 13 February 1981) is an Irish professional darts player who has played in Professional Darts Corporation events. Known as Titanium, Rooney qualified for the 2005 World Grand Prix, where he defeated James Wade in the first ...
5 – 3 * John FerrellPeter Allen 4 – 5 *
John Nesbitt John Booth Nesbitt (August 23, 1910 – August 10, 1960) was an actor, narrator, announcer, producer and screenwriter. Nesbitt was best known as the narrator of the MGM series '' Passing Parade''. Early years Nesbitt, born John Booth Nesbitt ...
Brendan Dolan Brendan Gabriel Dolan (born 2 August 1973) is a Northern Irish professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He was the first player to hit a nine-dart finish in a "double-to-start" event (where a pla ...
5 – 4 * Dave JowettChris Gough 5 – 1 * David Platt
Martyn Freeman Martyn may refer to: *Martyn (surname), one of the Tribes of Galway and others *Martyn (given name) See also *Martin (disambiguation) *Marten (disambiguation) *Martin of Tours Martin of Tours (; 316/3368 November 397) was the third bishop of To ...
5 – 2 * Bill BurksfieldJohn Henderson 5 – 0 * Dave Roberts
Rod Harrington Rodney Harrington (born 30 December 1957) is an English former professional darts player and commentator. He used the nickname "The Prince of Style" for his matches, often wearing a suit and waistcoat for his games. Harrington enjoyed some majo ...
1 – 5 *
Wayne Merrick Leonard Wayne Merrick (born April 23, 1952) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 774 career National Hockey League games for the St. Louis Blues, California Seals, Cleveland Barons and New York Islanders. Playing career ...
Keith Wright 5 – 3 * David PeploeWayne Davies 2 – 5 * Crissy ManleyWayne Palfrey 2 – 5 * Chris McTernanPaul Whitworth 4 – 5 * Jim Regan – Matt Chapman 2 – 5 * Tony WoodMick Carrick 0 – 5 * Paul Butler
Paul Hogan Paul Hogan (born 8 October 1939) is an Australian actor and comedian. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance as ...
3 – 5 * Simon Laws
Chris Kenny Chris Kevin Kenny (born 28 September 1962) is an Australian conservative political commentator, author and former political adviser. He is a columnist for ''The Australian'' newspaper as well as the host of a weeknight current affairs program ...
2 – 5 * Nigel JusticeNorman Fletcher 1 – 5 * Michael KendrickWayne Atwood 3 – 5 *
Robert Heard Robert Lee Heard (April 10, 1930 – April 15, 2014) was an American writer, journalist and reporter for the ''Associated Press'', who covered politics, government and sports news in Texas for the wire service. Heard was shot and wounded by Charl ...
Adam King 5 – 0 *
Dean Williams Dean Williams may refer to: * Dean Williams (squash player) (born 1956), retired squash player from Australia * Dean Williams (footballer, born 1970), English football striker * Dean Williams (footballer, born 1972), English football goalkeeper * D ...
Leon Womack 5 – 2 * Steve EvansNigel Peden 0 – 5 * Steve ParsonsDave Weston 2 – 5 * Andrew GillamMick Booth 2 – 5 * Dick BrittainGlynn Carus 1 – 5 *
Darren Webster Darren Michael Webster (born 10 June 1968) is an English darts player who is nicknamed Demolition Man. Career Webster won the 2005 Open Oust Nederland, beating Co Stompé in the final. Originally nicknamed The Sniper, Webster reached the quar ...
Keith Read Keith John Read (born 4 May 1961) is a former Australian politician. He was the Labor member for Murray in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly The Western Australian Legislative Assembly, or lower house, is one of the two chambers o ...
5 – 2 * Andy SmithMartin Dunford 5 – 0 * Darren MoulsleyIan Burnett 2 – 5


2nd round

best of 9 legs * Reg Harding –
Steve Beaton Steve Beaton (born 5 April 1964) is an English former professional darts player who competes in World Seniors Darts (WSD) events. Nicknamed "the Bronzed Adonis", Beaton formerly formerly competed in British Darts Organisation (BDO), World Dart ...
2 – 5 *
Darren Webster Darren Michael Webster (born 10 June 1968) is an English darts player who is nicknamed Demolition Man. Career Webster won the 2005 Open Oust Nederland, beating Co Stompé in the final. Originally nicknamed The Sniper, Webster reached the quar ...
John Lowe 3 – 5 * Paul Carter –
Cliff Lazarenko Cliff Lazarenko (born 16 March 1952) is an English former professional darts player. Nicknamed "Big Cliff" due to his height (193 cm / 6'4") and weight (over 127 kg at his peak), he is known for being a colourful character on and off ...
4 – 5 * Sean Palfrey
Keith Deller Keith Deller (born 24 December 1959) is an English former professional darts player best known for winning the 1983 BDO World Darts Championship. He also won the Unipart British Professional Championship in 1987. He was the first qualifier t ...
4 – 5 * Glynn CarusWesley Newton 0 – 5 * Mark Holden – Wayne Davies 4 – 5 * Ken ThomasWayne Atwood 5 – 3 * Ian CullingworthIan Covill 3 – 5 * Chris Kenny –
Roy Montgomery Roy Montgomery (born 1959) is a composer, guitarist and lecturer from Christchurch, New Zealand. Montgomery's mostly instrumental solo works have elements of post-rock, lo-fi, folk and avant-garde experimentation. His signature sound might be d ...
5 – 0 * Mick Booth – Andrew Davies 1 – 5 * Dave WestonMark Thomson 1 – 5 * Vic Hubbard –
Steve Maish Stephen Maish (born 22 November 1963) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He used the nickname Mr Magic for his matches. Career Maish made his televised debut at the 200 ...
0 – 5 * Nigel Peden – John Nesbitt .. – .. *
Barrie Bates Barrie Bates (born 17 October 1969) is a Welsh former darts player who played on the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) circuit. His original nickname was Batesy, but since 2007 he was known as Champagne. Career Bates made his PDC televised d ...
Paul Whitworth 5 – 0 *
Bob Crawley Bob, BOB, or B.O.B. may refer to: People, fictional characters, and named animals *Bob (given name), a list of people and fictional characters *Bob (surname) *Bob (dog), a dog that received the Dickin Medal for bravery in World War II *Bob the ...
Les Fitton 1 – 5 * Mark Robinson – Alan Green 5 – 1 * Andy Smith
Colin Monk Colin Monk (born 29 September 1967) is an English former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. Career Monk won the Winmau World Masters in 1996, where he be ...
1 – 5 * Wayne Merrick – Matt Chapman 3 – 5 * Norman Fletcher
Adrian Gray Adrian Gray (born 28 February 1981) is an English darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. Career Gray made his televised debut at the 2003 UK Open. He only began playing darts at the age of 18, and within thr ...
1 – 5 * Henry O'Neill – Steve Brown 5 – 4 * Dean Williams – Dave Smith 3 – 5 *
Terry Jenkins Terry Jenkins (born 26 September 1963) is an English former professional darts player who was nicknamed The Bull, having previously used the name "Tucker" for his matches. He reached a peak ranking of world number three in the darts world ranki ...
Paul Hogan Paul Hogan (born 8 October 1939) is an Australian actor and comedian. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance as ...
5 – 1 * David Platt
Rod Harrington Rodney Harrington (born 30 December 1957) is an English former professional darts player and commentator. He used the nickname "The Prince of Style" for his matches, often wearing a suit and waistcoat for his games. Harrington enjoyed some majo ...
5 – 2 * Mick Manning – Robbie Widdows 4 – 5 * Willie Burksfield
Graeme Stoddart Graeme Stoddart (born 30 July 1959) is an English former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. His nickname was Shark. Career Stoddart represented Holland in the 1984 European Cup. He came to pro ...
5 – 1 * Dave Jowett – Ian Burnett 5 – 1 *
Lionel Sams Lionel Jeffrey Sams (born 20 January 1961) is an English former darts player who played in events of the British Darts Organisation (BDO) and Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). His nickname was The Lion. Sams' first televised darts match ...
– Mick Carrick 5 – 2 * Mick Savvery –
Andy Keen Andrew Keen is a Canadian documentary filmmaker who has received several accolades including two Juno Awards for his music documentaries. Andy started out as a director of music videos and commercials before he directed his first documentary ...
5 – 3 *
Shayne Burgess Shayne Burgess (born 1 June 1964) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments. He is known for his unorthodox throwing action, where he draws the point of the dart up close t ...
Robert Heard Robert Lee Heard (April 10, 1930 – April 15, 2014) was an American writer, journalist and reporter for the ''Associated Press'', who covered politics, government and sports news in Texas for the wire service. Heard was shot and wounded by Charl ...
5 – 0 * Keith WettonAndy Hayfield 2 – 5 * Wayne PalfreyPeter Allen 3 – 5


Saturday 31 May


3rd round

best of 9 legs *
Mark Dudbridge Mark "Flash" Dudbridge (born 11 January 1973) is an English professional darts player. He appeared in the 2005 Premier League Darts after reaching the final of the 2005 PDC World Darts Championship. He also is a former World Master and has r ...
Cliff Lazarenko Cliff Lazarenko (born 16 March 1952) is an English former professional darts player. Nicknamed "Big Cliff" due to his height (193 cm / 6'4") and weight (over 127 kg at his peak), he is known for being a colourful character on and off ...
2 – 5 *
John MaGowan John Magowan (born 10 June 1941) is a Northern Irish former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. BDO career MaGowan reached the final of the Isle of Man Op ...
Wayne Jones 3 – 5 * Al Hedman
Shayne Burgess Shayne Burgess (born 1 June 1964) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments. He is known for his unorthodox throwing action, where he draws the point of the dart up close t ...
4 – 5 * Robbie Widdows – Alan Reynolds 2 – 5 *
Peter Manley Peter David Manley (born 7 March 1962) is an English former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events from 1996 until 2017. He won one major title, the Las Vegas Desert Classic, in 2003, and twice he ...
Ken Thomas 5 – 1 * Dave Smith
Chris Kenny Chris Kevin Kenny (born 28 September 1962) is an Australian conservative political commentator, author and former political adviser. He is a columnist for ''The Australian'' newspaper as well as the host of a weeknight current affairs program ...
5 – 0 *
Dennis Priestley Dennis Priestley (born 16 July 1950) is an English former professional darts player. He won two world championships, and was the first player to win both the BDO and WDC (now PDC) world championships, in 1991 and 1994 respectively. He was ni ...
Ian Covill 5 – 2 * Peter AllenTom Wilson 3 – 5 * Alex Roy
Peter Evison Peter Kenneth Evison (born 27 May 1964) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. Nicknamed The Fen Tiger, his greatest achievements were win ...
5 – 2 *
Dave Askew Dave Askew (born 3 April 1963) is a former English professional darts player who competed from 1988 to 2010 in events of the British Darts Organisation (BDO) and Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). He is a two-time semi-finalist of the PDC W ...
Dennis Smith 3 – 5 * Wayne DaviesPaul Dillon 1 – 5 * Henry O'Neill – Andrew Davies 5 – 2 * Simon Whatley –
Barrie Bates Barrie Bates (born 17 October 1969) is a Welsh former darts player who played on the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) circuit. His original nickname was Batesy, but since 2007 he was known as Champagne. Career Bates made his PDC televised d ...
5 – 3 * John LoweMark Walsh 4 – 5 *
Andy Jenkins Andrew Jenkins (born 11 March 1971) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He was nicknamed "Rocky" due to his rough personality. Jenkins has reached high rankings in the PDC ...
Keith Deller Keith Deller (born 24 December 1959) is an English former professional darts player best known for winning the 1983 BDO World Darts Championship. He also won the Unipart British Professional Championship in 1987. He was the first qualifier t ...
5 – 3 *
Colin Monk Colin Monk (born 29 September 1967) is an English former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. Career Monk won the Winmau World Masters in 1996, where he be ...
– Matt Chapman 5 – 1 * Mark Robinson – Mark Thomson 3 – 5 *
John Part John Part (born 29 June 1966) is a Canadian former professional darts player and current commentator, who competes in World Seniors events. Nicknamed "Darth Maple", he is a three-time World Champion, having won the 1994 BDO World Darts Champions ...
– Lee Palfreyman 5 – 2 *
Terry Jenkins Terry Jenkins (born 26 September 1963) is an English former professional darts player who was nicknamed The Bull, having previously used the name "Tucker" for his matches. He reached a peak ranking of world number three in the darts world ranki ...
Denis Ovens Denis Ovens (born 1 July 1957) is an English former professional darts player. He is nicknamed "The Heat" and is now based in Stevenage. Ovens is regarded as one of the most consistent players in the circuit, though he has as yet failed to c ...
3 – 5 * Dave Jowett
Colin Lloyd Colin Edward Lloyd (born 7 August 1973), nicknamed Jaws, is an English former professional darts player. He formerly competed in Professional Darts Corporation events, where he was ranked world number one from April 2005 to January 2007 (except ...
2 – 5 *
Paul Williams Paul Williams may refer to: Authors * Paul Williams (Crawdaddy) (1948–2013), American music and science fiction journalist; founder of ''Crawdaddy'' and the Philip K. Dick Society * Paul Williams (Irish journalist) (born 1964), Irish journalis ...
Jamie Harvey Jamie Harvey (born 15 August 1955) is a Scottish former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) tournaments. Originally nicknamed “The Tartan Terror” he later used ...
5 – 4 * Nigel PedenLes Hodkinson 1 – 5 * Steve Johnson
Adrian Gray Adrian Gray (born 28 February 1981) is an English darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. Career Gray made his televised debut at the 2003 UK Open. He only began playing darts at the age of 18, and within thr ...
3 – 5 *
Steve Beaton Steve Beaton (born 5 April 1964) is an English former professional darts player who competes in World Seniors Darts (WSD) events. Nicknamed "the Bronzed Adonis", Beaton formerly formerly competed in British Darts Organisation (BDO), World Dart ...
Steve Maish Stephen Maish (born 22 November 1963) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He used the nickname Mr Magic for his matches. Career Maish made his televised debut at the 200 ...
.. – .. *
Kevin Painter Kevin Painter (born 12 July 1967) is an English former professional darts player who competes in World Seniors Darts (WSD) events. He competed in British Darts Organisation (BDO) tournaments from 1992 to 2001, before switching to the Profession ...
Phil Taylor 3 – 5 *
Richie Burnett Richard Mark Burnett (born 7 February 1967), nicknamed Prince of Wales, is a Welsh professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and World Seniors Darts (WSD) events. He was formerly ranked BDO world number one. ...
– Alan Caves 5 – 1 * Bill BurksfieldMick Savvery .. – .. *
James Wade James Martin Wade (born 6 April 1983) is an English professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is currently ranked world number nine; he reached a peak ranking of world number two in 2010. ...
Ronnie Baxter Ronnie Baxter (born 5 February 1961) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He used the nickname "The Rocket" for his matches. Baxter was known for his fast robotic throwing a ...
5 – 4 *
Alan Warriner-Little Alan Warriner-Little (born Warriner; 24 March 1962) is an English former professional darts player. Nicknamed The Iceman, he is a former World Grand Prix champion and a former runner-up at the World Professional Darts Championship. Darts care ...
Wayne Mardle Wayne William Mardle (born 10 May 1973) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. He finished as the runner-up in three PDC majors, losing ...
3 – 5 *
Roland Scholten Roland Scholten (born 11 January 1965) is a Dutch former professional darts player who played in events of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO). Nicknamed The Tripod and The Flying Dutchman, Scholten turn ...
Lionel Sams Lionel Jeffrey Sams (born 20 January 1961) is an English former darts player who played in events of the British Darts Organisation (BDO) and Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). His nickname was The Lion. Sams' first televised darts match ...
5 – 0 * David PlattLes Fitton 3 – 5 * Andy HayfieldWesley Newton 0 – 5


4th round

best of 15 legs *
Richie Burnett Richard Mark Burnett (born 7 February 1967), nicknamed Prince of Wales, is a Welsh professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and World Seniors Darts (WSD) events. He was formerly ranked BDO world number one. ...
Steve Beaton Steve Beaton (born 5 April 1964) is an English former professional darts player who competes in World Seniors Darts (WSD) events. Nicknamed "the Bronzed Adonis", Beaton formerly formerly competed in British Darts Organisation (BDO), World Dart ...
2 – 8 *
Roland Scholten Roland Scholten (born 11 January 1965) is a Dutch former professional darts player who played in events of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO). Nicknamed The Tripod and The Flying Dutchman, Scholten turn ...
Wayne Mardle Wayne William Mardle (born 10 May 1973) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. He finished as the runner-up in three PDC majors, losing ...
8 – 6 * Phil TaylorDennis Smith 8 – 3 *
John Part John Part (born 29 June 1966) is a Canadian former professional darts player and current commentator, who competes in World Seniors events. Nicknamed "Darth Maple", he is a three-time World Champion, having won the 1994 BDO World Darts Champions ...
Peter Manley Peter David Manley (born 7 March 1962) is an English former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events from 1996 until 2017. He won one major title, the Las Vegas Desert Classic, in 2003, and twice he ...
8 – 6 * Alex Roy
James Wade James Martin Wade (born 6 April 1983) is an English professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is currently ranked world number nine; he reached a peak ranking of world number two in 2010. ...
8 – 4 *
Colin Monk Colin Monk (born 29 September 1967) is an English former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. Career Monk won the Winmau World Masters in 1996, where he be ...
– Alan Reynolds 8 – 2 *
Shayne Burgess Shayne Burgess (born 1 June 1964) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments. He is known for his unorthodox throwing action, where he draws the point of the dart up close t ...
– Simon Whatley 8 – 6 *
Denis Ovens Denis Ovens (born 1 July 1957) is an English former professional darts player. He is nicknamed "The Heat" and is now based in Stevenage. Ovens is regarded as one of the most consistent players in the circuit, though he has as yet failed to c ...
Dennis Priestley Dennis Priestley (born 16 July 1950) is an English former professional darts player. He won two world championships, and was the first player to win both the BDO and WDC (now PDC) world championships, in 1991 and 1994 respectively. He was ni ...
3 – 8 *
Adrian Gray Adrian Gray (born 28 February 1981) is an English darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. Career Gray made his televised debut at the 2003 UK Open. He only began playing darts at the age of 18, and within thr ...
Colin Lloyd Colin Edward Lloyd (born 7 August 1973), nicknamed Jaws, is an English former professional darts player. He formerly competed in Professional Darts Corporation events, where he was ranked world number one from April 2005 to January 2007 (except ...
8 – 7 *
Andy Jenkins Andrew Jenkins (born 11 March 1971) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He was nicknamed "Rocky" due to his rough personality. Jenkins has reached high rankings in the PDC ...
Tom Wilson 3 – 8 *
Cliff Lazarenko Cliff Lazarenko (born 16 March 1952) is an English former professional darts player. Nicknamed "Big Cliff" due to his height (193 cm / 6'4") and weight (over 127 kg at his peak), he is known for being a colourful character on and off ...
Les Hodkinson 8 – 6 * Henry O'Neill – Wayne Jones 1 – 8 *
Paul Williams Paul Williams may refer to: Authors * Paul Williams (Crawdaddy) (1948–2013), American music and science fiction journalist; founder of ''Crawdaddy'' and the Philip K. Dick Society * Paul Williams (Irish journalist) (born 1964), Irish journalis ...
Les Fitton 8 – 5 * Wesley NewtonMark Thomson 6 – 8 * Mark WalshPaul Dillon 6 – 8 * Dave SmithWillie Burksfield 8 – 4


5th Round – Last 16

best of 17 legs *
Paul Williams Paul Williams may refer to: Authors * Paul Williams (Crawdaddy) (1948–2013), American music and science fiction journalist; founder of ''Crawdaddy'' and the Philip K. Dick Society * Paul Williams (Irish journalist) (born 1964), Irish journalis ...
Alex Roy 9 – 8 *
Roland Scholten Roland Scholten (born 11 January 1965) is a Dutch former professional darts player who played in events of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO). Nicknamed The Tripod and The Flying Dutchman, Scholten turn ...
Steve Beaton Steve Beaton (born 5 April 1964) is an English former professional darts player who competes in World Seniors Darts (WSD) events. Nicknamed "the Bronzed Adonis", Beaton formerly formerly competed in British Darts Organisation (BDO), World Dart ...
9 – 7 * Phil TaylorPaul Dillon 9 – 1 *
Colin Monk Colin Monk (born 29 September 1967) is an English former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. Career Monk won the Winmau World Masters in 1996, where he be ...
John Part John Part (born 29 June 1966) is a Canadian former professional darts player and current commentator, who competes in World Seniors events. Nicknamed "Darth Maple", he is a three-time World Champion, having won the 1994 BDO World Darts Champions ...
9 – 8 * Tom WilsonMark Thomson 9 – 4 * Dave Smith
Adrian Gray Adrian Gray (born 28 February 1981) is an English darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. Career Gray made his televised debut at the 2003 UK Open. He only began playing darts at the age of 18, and within thr ...
9 – 6 *
Shayne Burgess Shayne Burgess (born 1 June 1964) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments. He is known for his unorthodox throwing action, where he draws the point of the dart up close t ...
Cliff Lazarenko Cliff Lazarenko (born 16 March 1952) is an English former professional darts player. Nicknamed "Big Cliff" due to his height (193 cm / 6'4") and weight (over 127 kg at his peak), he is known for being a colourful character on and off ...
9 – 7 * Wayne Jones
Dennis Priestley Dennis Priestley (born 16 July 1950) is an English former professional darts player. He won two world championships, and was the first player to win both the BDO and WDC (now PDC) world championships, in 1991 and 1994 respectively. He was ni ...
9 – 5


Sunday 1 June


Last 8 to final


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:2003 UK Open UK Open
UK Open The Ladbrokes UK Open is a ranking major darts tournament held annually at the Butlins Minehead Resort by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) in England. The event is often referred to as the "FA Cup of darts" as it has an unseeded open dr ...
UK Open The Ladbrokes UK Open is a ranking major darts tournament held annually at the Butlins Minehead Resort by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) in England. The event is often referred to as the "FA Cup of darts" as it has an unseeded open dr ...
UK Open The Ladbrokes UK Open is a ranking major darts tournament held annually at the Butlins Minehead Resort by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) in England. The event is often referred to as the "FA Cup of darts" as it has an unseeded open dr ...
UK Open The Ladbrokes UK Open is a ranking major darts tournament held annually at the Butlins Minehead Resort by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) in England. The event is often referred to as the "FA Cup of darts" as it has an unseeded open dr ...