Two years after the emergence of its once-in-a-lifetime phenom Luke Littler, darts could have another sensation on their hands in the shape of Beau Greaves.
Greaves made history on Monday, becoming the first woman to earn a PDC ranking title, swatting aside three former champions in the form of Rob Cross, Gary Anderson and Michael Smith in the process.
“I’ve had a great year, but I never thought I’d win one of these. Never,” Greaves said.
Those within the sport have been aware of ‘Beau ‘n’ Arrow’ as she progressed through the youth ranks to a total domination of the women’s tour, but her victory over Littler in the semifinals of the World Youth Championship thrust the 21-year-old into the limelight. Her win came less than 24 hours after Littler had routed world No. 1 Luke Humphries in the World Grand Prix.
A few days later, Greaves confirmed she would compete for the sport’s biggest prize at Alexandra Palace and joined the PDC Pro Tour after officially accepting a two-year tour card. In doing so, she created history by becoming the second woman in history to earn a spot on the professional circuit through the tour card system — Lisa Ashton was the first to do so in 2020.
Before taking to the stage at ‘Ally Pally,’ Greaves enhanced her reputation at the Grand Slam of Darts in November where she fell agonisingly short of victories over former world champions Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson. Before departing the tournament, she mounted a thrilling comeback win against Nicko Springer.
Greaves fell short against defending champion Gian van Veen in the World Youth Championship in Minehead on Nov. 23 and, despite a valiant effort, was beaten by Daryl Gurney in the first round of the World Championship.
– Beau Greaves makes history as first woman to win PDC ranking title
Beau Greaves
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D.O.B.: Jan. 9, 2004
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Born: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
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Nickname: ‘Beau ‘n’ Arrow’
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Walk-on song: “Rockin’ All Over the World” — Status Quo
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Darts sponsor: Target Darts
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What has Beau Greaves won?
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WDF Women’s World Championship x3 (2022, 2023, 2024)
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WDF World Masters x2 (2022, 2024)
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Dutch Open x2 (2022, 2024)
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Australian Open (2022)
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PDC Women’s World Matchplay x2 (2023, 2024)
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PDC Women’s Series titles 45+ (2022-2026)
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PDC Challenge Tour titles x2 (2025)
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Players Championship 11 (2026)
Beau Greaves’ other achievements
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Ended the 2025 PDC Women’s Series with a record-breaking £37,600 in prize money — the highest total ever earned in a single campaign and more than 2.5x that amassed by second-placed Fallon Sherrock
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Won 18 of the 24 Women’s Series events in 2025, ending the season with 13 consecutive titles
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On a 100-match winning streak in the PDC Women’s Series stretching back to April 13, 2025. In the process of building her unbroken run, she surpassed her previous record of 70
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Won Darts Players’ Championship 11 in Milton Keynes to earn her first PDC ranking title.
PDC Women’s Series 2025
Beau Greaves qualified for the PDC World Darts Championship after producing the greatest Women’s Series season in history last year.
