Darts Veteran Glen Durrant Reflects on Illustrious Career Highs and Lows
Glen Durrant, once a dominant force in the world of darts, has had a rollercoaster career filled with both remarkable success and sudden downfall. During the 2010s, Durrant, affectionately known as “Duzza,” established himself as one of the most reliable and consistent darters, securing a remarkable hat-trick of Lakeside titles.
Durrant’s prowess quickly translated to the professional PDC circuit, where he won the prestigious Premier League Darts shortly after making the switch. However, the Englishman’s meteoric rise was soon followed by a rapid decline, leaving him unable to recapture his former glory.
“The PDC is something special. I don’t regret never coming over, but I wish I was 30 years old right now. Because it’s just a brilliant sport and a brilliant organization to be involved in,” Durrant reflects in a conversation with MDA Events.
Durrant’s journey in darts began in the BDO, where he initially struggled to find his footing. “I started going to the BDO around 2011/2012, when Stephen Bunting was dominating,” he recalls. “I just thought; I’ve got to go back and practice a lot more. And that was sort of the Mantra that that I always took.”
Through sheer dedication and unwavering determination, Durrant eventually emerged as the dominant force in the BDO, winning three World Championships and a pair of World Masters titles. “Scott Mitchell, Martin Adams, Scott Waites, those were the big rivals I had and my domination really started from 2015,” Durrant reminisces.
Despite his BDO success, Durrant’s long-awaited move to the PDC was not without its challenges. “I was under contract that, if you won a Lakeside the £100k and I went to Q School, you’ve got to give the £100k back,” he explains. “We were getting paid after Q-School, so it sort of ruined that a little bit. I genuinely thought I was a BDO for life player.”
However, the change in leadership at the BDO, with Des Jacklin taking over as chairman, ultimately paved the way for Durrant’s transition to the PDC in 2019. “But of all the people, Des Jacklin took over as chairman and he told me ‘you’re free to go to Q-School.'”
While Durrant’s initial success in the PDC was promising, the rapid decline that followed has seen him transition into an analyst and commentator role on Sky Sports, with sporadic appearances on the World Seniors Darts Tour. Despite the ups and downs, Durrant’s legacy as a darts legend remains intact, and his reflections on his remarkable career provide valuable insights for aspiring darts professionals.
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