Scarborough darts ace Graham Usher picks up first PDC Tour card at Q-School
The 49-year-old raced through the first stage before picking up three points during Thursday’s session, only to lose 6-3 in the last 16, writes Charlie Hopper.
Friday saw the NHS worker cruise through the early rounds with comfortable wins against Jim McEwan and Christopher Holt before dispatching Dylan Slevin 6-1.
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Hide AdIn the last 16, Usher saw off Lee Budgen, 6-4, then eased past Jarred Cole, 6-3, to set up a semi-final clash against Lee Evans.
Usher beat Evans 6-2, with an 87.82 average, setting up a mouth-watering final against Adam Warner.
Usher was 5-3 behind and on the brink of defeat, but wrestled back to 5-5 and pinned double 18 to win his first Tour Card.
The Gambler will now compete on the pro tours and have the opportunity to qualify for the big TV majors during the year.