Pontins Sand Bay witnessed a sensational performance as Mitchell Lawrie stormed to victory in the Welsh Open Men’s Final, defeating Darren Johnson 6–1 in an electrifying contest.
Lawrie, who had already made headlines earlier in the evening by winning the Welsh Open Boys title, carried his incredible form into the senior competition. Averaging 84.72 in the final, he maintained relentless scoring and sharp finishing, leaving Johnson, who averaged a strong 82.13, with few opportunities to gain a foothold in the match.
The semi-finals set the stage for the high-quality final. Lawrie produced a superb 92.66 average in a 5–1 win over Cavan Phillips, showing his intent from the very first dart. On the other side of the bracket, Darren Johnson delivered an 83.18 average in a solid 5–2 victory over Reece Colley, setting up what promised to be a closely fought finale.
Match Results:
Final: Mitchell Lawrie 6–1 Darren Johnson (84.72 – 82.13)
Semi-final: Mitchell Lawrie 5–1 Cavan Phillips (92.66 – 82.48)
Semi-final: Darren Johnson 5–2 Reece Colley (83.18 – 79.22)
Lawrie’s double success — claiming both the Welsh Open Boys and Men’s titles on the same evening — marks a remarkable achievement and firmly establishes him as one of the most exciting young players in the sport. With his consistent scoring power and clinical composure, Lawrie made a statement that will be remembered for years to come at Pontins Sand Bay.
