Bermuda Open Singles Darts Championships
The Bermuda Open Singles Championships was held on January 19, 2015 at Docksiders on Front Street, with the annual tournament, boasting nearly 40 years of history, again well-supported by the island’s darts enthusiasts, with all players hoping to add their name to those that make up the elite list already on the competition’s trophy.
The early rounds saw some fierce competition, with many games going down to the deciding leg in the best of five legs 501 format.
Again, as in previous tournaments held this season, the standard of darts was very high, with numerous 180s shot and many high finishes beside.
Final 16 Results
- Patrick Robiso 3 – “Magic” Marshall Weller 0
- Mario Silva 3 – Aaron Carvelho 0
- Fredie Albarido 3 – Eric Lewis 0
- Rodel Lorenzo 3 – Antonio Camara 0
- Steven Almeida 3 – Manny Real 1
- Simon ‘Stubby’ Carruthers 3 – John Orr 0
- Kazim Muhammad 3 – Juliana D’Estelle Roe 2
- Marco Pacheco 3 – Richard Phillips 2
Quarter-Final Results
- Fredie Albarido 3 – Patrick Robiso 0
- Rodel Lorenzo 3 – Mario Silva 1
- Simon ‘Stubby’ Carruthers 3 – Steven Almeida 0
- Marco Pacheco 3 – Kazim Muhammad 1
Semi-Final Results
- Fredie Albarido 3 – Rodel Lorenzo 1
- Simon ‘Stubby’ Carruthers 3 – Marco Pacheco 0
Final Results
- Simon ‘Stubby’ Carruthers 4 – Fredie Albarido 2
The final was played in a best of seven legs format, with Simon ‘Stubby’ Carruthers defeating Fredie Albarido 4-2.
Mr. Carruthers won the first leg in emphatic style, taking out a 108 finish, treble 20, single 8, and double top. Not to be outdone, Mr. Albarido came back firing, winning the second leg with a tidy 98 checkout, single 20, treble 18, and double 12.
Mr. Carruthers won the third leg, hitting double 18 with his first dart, and won the fourth leg, hitting double 10 to move three legs, one up. Mr. Albarido didn’t waver, taking leg leg to make the match 3-2.
In the sixth leg, Mr. Carruthers missed his first chance at the double, allowing his opponent a chance to level the match, but Mr. Alabarido didn’t hit the 76 he needed to tie the match, and his opponent duly obliged in hitting double 10, winning the title 4 legs to 2 in another epic final between two of Bermuda’s top darters.
National Rankings Points Awarded
- Simon ‘Stubby’ Carruthers – 1st – 24
- Fredie Albarido – 2nd – 21
- Marcho Pacheco – 3rd – 16
- Rodel Lorenzo – 3rd – 16
- Patrick Robiso – 5th – 12
- Steven Almeida – 5th – 12
- Mario Silva – 5th – 12
- Kazim Muhammad – 5th – 12
Updated National Rankings Table [click to enlarge]:
