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Best of the World Grand Prix
- Updated: October 10, 2016
Another major PDC world ranking event has come and gone with world No 1 Michael van Gerwen ruling planet darts once again.
An exhilarating week at Dublin’s Citywest Hotel saw the Dutch ace land his third Grand Prix title and 21st tournament victory of a trophy-laden 2016.
Seeded players were dropping like flies during the opening few rounds with shocks galore, but in the end, it was the ‘Green Machine’ who proved to be the best in the business.
Here, we pick out some of the best moments from the tournament and its unique double-start format.
Champions exit
Reigning champion Robert Thornton and two-time winner James Wade crashed out on an opening night of high drama in Dublin.
Thornton lost out over three sets to former Lakeside Champion Stephen Bunting who battled back from a set down to take victory.
Aldershot thrower Wade also exited as he lost in the deciding leg of his three-set contest with Terry Jenkins in a repeat of the 2007 final.
Power turned off
Phil Taylor headed to the Emerald Isle in buoyant mood having won the Champions League of Darts event in Cardiff. The 11-time World Grand Prix winner was up …
