Mark Jay Layton (born 16 October 1957) is a
Welsh
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professional darts player who plays in
World Darts Federation
The World Darts Federation (WDF) is a sport governing body and (along with the PDC) a tournament organiser for the game of darts. It was formed in 1974 by representatives of the original fourteen founding members. Membership is open to the natio ...
events.
In 2018, he qualified for the
2019 BDO World Darts Championship
The 2019 BDO World Professional Darts Championship was the 42nd World Championship organised by the British Darts Organisation, and the 34th and final staging at the Lakeside Country Club at Frimley Green.
Glen Durrant was the two-time defending ...
.
Darts career
Layton four televised majors on the PDC UK Open in Last 64 he losing to
Dave Chisnall 7–9 (legs).
In 2013, Layton he qualified for the
2013 Winmau World Masters who lost to
Ross Montgomery of Scotland 1–3 (sets).
Layton wins of the 2015 Cheshire Open he beating
John Bowles in Quarter finals,
Alan Tabern in Semi finals and former Lakeside World Champion & 2 times World Masters Champion
Stephen Bunting
Stephen Bunting (born 9 April 1985) is an English professional darts player who competes in events of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). Nicknamed The Bullet, Bunting won the 2014 BDO World Darts Championship and is a twice former Wo ...
by 6–4 (legs).
Layton winner of the 2016 Gwynedd Open he defeating Simon Hardy of England 5–2 (legs)
Layton won the 2017 Malta Open he defeated
Joe Davis
Joseph Davis (15 April 190110 July 1978) was an English professional snooker and English billiards player. He was the dominant figure in snooker from the 1920s to the 1950s, and has been credited with inventing aspects of the way the game is ...
of England by 6–2 (legs).
In January 2019, Layton he lost to
Wayne Warren by 0–3 (sets) of the
2019 BDO World Darts Championship
The 2019 BDO World Professional Darts Championship was the 42nd World Championship organised by the British Darts Organisation, and the 34th and final staging at the Lakeside Country Club at Frimley Green.
Glen Durrant was the two-time defending ...
.
In 2020, Layton joining the PDC Tour Card UK Qualifying in Last 64 he beating
Tony Newell
Tony Newell (born 5 April 1982 in Kendal) is a professional English darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation events.
He earned a PDC Tour Card in 2014 and 2016, and qualified for the 2016 UK Open
The 2016 Coral UK Open was a d ...
& lost to UK Open and Players Championship Quarter Finals
Robbie Green
Robbie Green (born 19 July 1974) is a former English professional darts player. His nickname was Kong.
PDC career
Green made his televised debut at the 2004 UK Open, reaching the last 64 stage. The same year he qualified for the World Matchp ...
.
World Championship Performances
BDO
* 2019: 1st Round (lost to
Wayne Warren 0-3) (sets)
References
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1957 births
Living people
Welsh darts players
British Darts Organisation players
Sportspeople from Swansea
People from Llandrindod Wells
Sportspeople from Powys
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