Quick Info
| Profession | Professional darts player |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Date of Birth | 22/12/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Gary Anderson
15/10/2026
Anderson sits 10th in the PDC Order of Merit, helped by his semi-final run at the 2026 World Championship, which earned him £200,000. He needs to play more PDC events to qualify for the 2026 Grand Slam of Darts, having reduced his schedule in recent years.
01/01/2026
Anderson beat Justin Hood to reach the semi-finals of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, his eighth semi-final appearance at the event. He was aiming for a third world title and his first since 2016. The win kept his bid for a third world crown alive.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Scottish professional darts player known as The Flying Scotsman, competing in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events and recognised as a two-time PDC World Champion. |
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| Nickname | The Flying Scotsman |
| Former titles | Former BDO and WDF world number one |
| Home town | Burnham-on-Sea, England |
Physical Stats & More
| Walk-on song | Jump Around by House of Pain |
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| Favourite double | Double 20 |
Personal Life
| Background | Grew up in a working-class family in Scotland and worked various jobs, including as a builder, before turning professional |
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Career
| Early career | Began competing with the British Darts Organisation (BDO) before moving to the PDC in 2009 |
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| World titles | PDC World Champion 2015 |
| Major titles | Three Premier League titles and two Grand Slam of Darts titles |
| Rankings | Peak world number two from 2015 to 2017 |
| Team events | Contributed to Scotland's success in the PDC World Cup of Darts in 2019 and 2022 |
| Other PDC majors | World Matchplay winner 2018 and UK Open winner 2018 |
| Current ranking | Around 10th in the PDC Order of Merit as of October 2026 |
Favourites
| Favourite double | Double 20 |
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Style Quotient
| Playing style | Known for a smooth throwing action, heavy scoring and clutch finishing |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Reached the 2015 PDC World Championship final at age 44 | |
| 2. Has thrown several televised nine-dart finishes | |
| 3. Came to darts relatively late, picking up the game properly in 1996 |
