Mark Layton

Mark Jay Layton (born 16 October 1957) is a Welsh professional darts player who plays in World Darts Federation events.

Mark Layton
Personal information
Full nameMark Jay Layton
NicknameThe Grinder
Born (1957-10-16) 16 October 1957[1]
Swansea, Wales
Home townLlandrindod Wells, Wales
Darts information
Playing darts since1980
Darts24 Gram
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"Delilah" by Tom Jones
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO2000–2005, 2012–2020
PDC2005–2012
WDF2012–
Current world ranking(WDF) NR (6 October 2022)[2]
WDF major events – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 32: 2019
World MastersLast 32: 2013
PDC premier events – best performances
UK OpenLast 64: 2012
Other tournament wins
TournamentYears
Cheshire Open
Gwynedd Open
Malta Open		2015
2016
2017

In 2018, he qualified for the 2019 BDO World Darts Championship.

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 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 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.

In 2020, Layton joining the PDC Tour Card UK Qualifying in Last 64 he beating Tony Newell & lost to UK Open and Players Championship Quarter Finals Robbie Green.

World Championship Performances

BDO

References
  1. "Mark Layton". Mastercaller.com. 16 October 1957. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  2. "WDF Men's Rankings Table". WDF. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
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