The NSW Great Lakes Open 2025 delivered another thrilling edition of darts action, with Craig Scarfe emerging as the Men’s Singles Champion after a dominant performance. Scarfe put on a sensational display throughout the tournament, defeating Ky Smith in the final to lift the title.
🏆 The Road to Glory: Craig Scarfe’s Path to Victory
Scarfe’s journey to the championship was nothing short of remarkable. His clinical finishing and consistent scoring power made him a force to be reckoned with. Here’s how he secured the trophy:
- 🎯 Final: 🏆 Defeated Ky Smith 6-2 – 95.91 Avg
- 🎯 Semi-Final: Defeated Royce Faulkner 5-1 – 84.45 Avg
- 🎯 Quarter-Final: Defeated Chris Fisher 4-3 – 77.22 Avg
- 🎯 Round of 16: Defeated Anthony Mabbott 3-1 – 92.04 Avg
With an outstanding 3-dart average (3DA) of 87.45, Scarfe dominated the field, securing 15 maximum 180s, the highest of the tournament.
🥈 Ky Smith Fights Hard but Falls Short
Runner-up Ky Smith also delivered a strong campaign, proving why he is one of the top players in the country. Smith showed resilience throughout the tournament, winning key matches before running into the unstoppable Scarfe in the final.
- ❌ Final: Lost to Craig Scarfe 2-6 – 91.56 Avg
- ✅ Semi-Final: Defeated Dieter Buhner 5-1 – 85.80 Avg
- ✅ Quarter-Final: Defeated Murray Taylor 4-2 – 68.31 Avg
- ✅ Round of 16: Defeated Garry O’Brien 3-1 – 75.33 Avg
🎯 Top Performers & Standout Statistics
The competition was packed with elite performances. Here are some of the standout statistics from the Top 4 players:
| Player | 3DA | 180s | Knockout Matches | Legs | Legs Win % | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Scarfe 🏆 | 87.45 | 15 | 5 | 27 | 74% | Winner |
| Ky Smith 🥈 | 80.25 | 9 | 5 | 26 | 62% | T2 |
| Dieter Buhner | 76.86 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 63% | T4 |
| Royce Faulkner | 70.26 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 50% | T4 |
Special mention to Desean Allen who achieved the events highest checkout with a 170 peg!