Top 16 Contender SCOTLAND Right-handed

Gary Anderson

"The Flying Scotsman"

A Scottish darts legend and two-time World Champion (2015, 2016). Renowned for possessing arguably the smoothest, most effortless throwing action in darts history, Anderson has won over 50 PDC titles and remains a fierce scoring threat well into his 50s.

🎂 Born: 1970-12-22 (Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland) 🎯 Throw: Right-handed ⚖️ Darts: 23g (Unicorn Darts) 📅 Verified: 2026-10-03
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Fact-Checked & Verified (2026-10-03)
Information independently cross-referenced with PDC regulatory releases, Alexandra Palace venue policies, and official broadcast contracts for 2026/27 Tournament Specifications.

At A Glance: Player Summary

PDC Rank Top 16 Contender
Darts Weight 23g
Televised 9-Darters 3
World Champ Best 2x World Champion (2015, 2016)

🎯 Darts Equipment & Setup Specifications

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Gary Anderson throws custom-engineered darts designed in partnership with Unicorn Darts. Here are the exact tournament specifications:

Manufacturer / Brand Unicorn Darts
Model Series Unicorn Gary Anderson Phase 3 / Phase 5 World Champion
Barrel Weight 23g
Tungsten Composition 90% Tungsten
Barrel Profile & Grip Iconic straight barrel with two distinctive blue ring grip sections and smooth rear taper
Shafts / Stems Unicorn Gripper 4 Short/Medium
Flights Unicorn Gary Anderson Signature Ultrafly Standard
Points Unicorn Silver Steel Points (26mm)
Source Grounding Unicorn Darts Official Player Specification

🎵 Walk-On Music & Alexandra Palace Atmosphere

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OFFICIAL ENTRANCE ANTHEM

Jump Around by House of Pain

High-energy 1990s hip-hop anthem causing the entire Great Hall bleachers and tables to bounce in unison.

When Gary Anderson walks down the ramp at Ally Pally, this track triggers full arena participation, setting the psychological tempo for the match.

💰 Career Prize Money & Financial Transparency

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OFFICIAL PDC TOURNAMENT WINNINGS £4,500,000+ career PDC prize money Ranked inside top 16 with heavy European Tour and ProTour earnings
Prize Money vs. Estimated Net Worth:

Two World titles and major tournament wins over a 15-year PDC career.

Note on Media Net Worth Figures: Online estimates of sports stars' net worth often speculate on private investments and personal assets. In accordance with our fact-first editorial policy, we publish official audited PDC tournament prize money figures and advise readers that net worth is subject to taxation, agent commissions, and travel expenses.

🏆 PDC World Darts Championship History

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2010 (PDC) Ally Pally Debut
17 Appearances
53 Matches Won
3 Televised 9-Darters

Tournament Highlights:

  • • 2011: Finalist (lost 5-7 to Adrian Lewis)
  • • 2015: World Champion (defeated Phil Taylor 7-6 in epic final)
  • • 2016: World Champion (defeated Adrian Lewis 7-5, hitting 9-darter in semi-final)
  • • 2017: Finalist (lost 3-7 to MVG)
  • • 2021: Finalist (lost 3-7 to Gerwyn Price)

Major Career Titles

  • 🏅 2x PDC World Darts Champion (2015, 2016)
  • 🏅 World Matchplay Champion (2018)
  • 🏅 2x Premier League Darts Champion (2011, 2015)
  • 🏅 UK Open Champion (2018)
  • 🏅 Players Championship Finals Champion (2014)
  • 🏅 World Cup of Darts Champion (2019 with Peter Wright)
  • 🏅 Champions League of Darts Champion (2018)

🎯 Nine-Dart Finishes

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Gary Anderson has recorded 3 televised nine-dart finishes in professional competition:

  • 🎯 2016 World Darts Championship Semi-Final (vs. Jelle Klaasen at Ally Pally)
  • 🎯 2018 World Matchplay Quarter-Final (vs. Joe Cullen at Winter Gardens, Blackpool)

⚡ Playing Style & Technical Analysis

Textbook rhythmic release with perfect balance, zero wasted motion, and relentless heavy 180-scoring into treble-20.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gary Anderson

What darts does Gary Anderson use?

Gary Anderson throws 23g 90% Tungsten darts manufactured by Unicorn Darts (Unicorn Gary Anderson Phase 3 / Phase 5 World Champion), fitted with Unicorn Gripper 4 Short/Medium and Unicorn Gary Anderson Signature Ultrafly Standard.

What is Gary Anderson's walk-on song?

Gary Anderson's official walk-on anthem is "Jump Around by House of Pain".

What is Gary Anderson's career prize money?

Gary Anderson has accumulated £4,500,000+ career PDC prize money in official PDC prize money winnings.

What is Gary Anderson's best result at the World Darts Championship?

Gary Anderson's best finish at Alexandra Palace is 2x World Champion (2015, 2016).