In the electrifying world of professional darts, where precision meets unyielding pressure, few stories captivate like that of Beau Greaves. At just 21 years old, the prodigious talent from Yorkshire has transformed from a teenage sensation into an absolute juggernaut, her latest triumph etching another chapter in what feels like an unbreakable saga. On a pulsating Sunday in Wigan, Greaves dismantled Noa-Lynn van Leuven 5-3 to clinch Event 24 of the PDC Women’s Series, securing her 13th consecutive title and ballooning her winning streak to a staggering 86 matches. This wasn’t just another notch on her dartboard; it was a masterclass in dominance that not only locked in her spot at the upcoming World Darts Championship but also thrust her career earnings into the spotlight, revealing a financial empire built on sheer brilliance.
Picture the scene at the Robin Park Leisure Centre: a packed house buzzing with anticipation, the air thick with the scent of chalk and the hum of hushed conversations. Greaves, cool as ever, glided through her early rounds like a predator on the prowl. She obliterated Laura van den Berg with a blistering 107.36 average—a number that would turn heads in any men’s event—before steamrolling Courtney Hine and Hannah Meek 4-0 apiece. Her path to the final was a demolition derby, each leg a testament to her razor-sharp checkout game and unflappable nerve. Then came van Leuven, the Dutch dynamo whose clinical finishing kept the crowd on edge. But Greaves, ever the closer, sealed the deal with an exquisite 11-dart break followed by a 14-dart hold, her final dart burying into the double-16 with surgical precision. As the scoreboard flashed victory, the arena erupted, Greaves’ modest fist-pump the only outward sign of her inner fire.
“To win the last four events is a great end to the season,” Greaves reflected post-match, her voice a blend of quiet satisfaction and steely resolve. “It’s a great achievement.” Those words, delivered with the understatement typical of her grounded demeanor, belie the magnitude of her feat. Her last defeat on the PDC Women’s Series circuit? A distant memory from April, a lifetime ago in the whirlwind of her ascent. This victory wasn’t isolated; it capped a weekend double-header where she also bested Fallon Sherrock twice in high-stakes finals, averaging over 100 in one clash that had fans gasping at her velocity. Sherrock, the “Queen of the Palace” herself, pushed Greaves to the brink in 5-4 thrillers, but the young phenom’s composure under fire proved unbreakable. It’s this relentless streak—now spanning 86 unbeaten outings—that has pundits whispering about records once thought untouchable, drawing parallels to the golden eras of darts legends like Phil Taylor or Eric Bristow.
But beyond the glory on the oche, Greaves’ latest haul shines a light on the lucrative side of her meteoric rise. Career earnings now tally an eye-watering £150,000 from PDC Women’s Series events alone, a figure amassed through 42 tournament wins since her debut in 2022. Add in her haul from the World Development Federation (WDF) circuit—where she’s pocketed over £80,000 across majors—and the total surges past £250,000, not counting endorsements, appearance fees, or sponsorships from brands like Red Bull and Target Darts. For context, that’s more than many journeymen pros earn in a decade, all before her 22nd birthday. Greaves’ financial ascent mirrors her on-stage poise: methodical, explosive, and ever-upward. “It’s not about the money for me,” she once confided in an interview, her eyes lighting up with the pure joy of the game. “But seeing it add up? It means I can keep doing what I love without worry.” This windfall isn’t just personal; it’s a boon for women’s darts, proving the sport’s growing investment in female talent can yield blockbuster returns.
Greaves’ journey to this pinnacle is the stuff of darts folklore. Born the youngest of six in a tight-knit family in Doncaster, she earned her moniker “Beau ‘n’ Arrow” from a family friend’s pub quip, a nod to her arrow-like accuracy that stuck like glue. By 17, she was the talk of the town, storming to the 2022 WDF Women’s World Championship in her debut year. She defended it in 2023 and 2024, becoming only the second woman—after Trina Gulliver—to claim three straight titles, reeling off 12 of 14 legs in her latest final against Sophie McKinlay. Her trophy cabinet bulges with WDF majors: the Australian Open, Dutch Open (twice), and World Masters (twice). Switching to the PDC Women’s Series in 2022, she made history by winning four straight finals on debut, a record that now feels quaint amid her current rampage.
This year has been a crossover explosion. Greaves snagged her second PDC Women’s World Matchplay crown, defending her 2023 debut triumph with flair. She shattered barriers at the UK Open, becoming the first woman to reach the fourth round before falling 10-7 to world No. 1 Luke Humphries in a barnburner. Humphries, gracious in defeat, later hailed her as a future icon: “Beau’s got everything—power, precision, and that killer instinct. She’s going to drag the women’s game to new heights.” Her youth exploits peaked just last week at the PDC World Youth Championship, where she stunned Humphries’ protégé Luke Littler in the semis, averaging 105 in a last-leg decider. Littler, ever the sportsman, posted on social media: “I had two 10-dart legs, missed double 12 for a nine and still couldn’t win. Fair play to Beau. All the best in Minehead.” Greaves advanced to the final against Gian van Veen, cementing her status as the first woman to reach that stage.
Her haul didn’t stop there. A runner-up finish on the PDC Development Tour earned her a coveted Tour Card—the second woman ever to snag one on merit—unlocking men’s events and swelling her prize pot further. “It would be stupid not to take it,” she quipped earlier this year, eyeing the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace, where she’s finally set to compete after twice declining for WDF loyalties. Sunday’s win in Wigan also had ripple effects: Gemma Hayter and van Leuven snagged their own World Championship berths via the beaten finalist spots, injecting fresh blood into December’s spectacle.
As the dust settles in Wigan, Greaves stands taller than ever, her 13th straight title a beacon for aspiring throwers. The darts world, from boisterous pub leagues to glittering TV stages, watches in awe as this “Beau ‘n’ Arrow” reshapes the board. With the Grand Slam of Darts looming—where she’ll rub shoulders with the elite—and a full PDC slate ahead, her trajectory screams dynasty. In a sport of split-second decisions, Greaves isn’t just winning; she’s redefining what’s possible, one treble at a time. Her story? Far from over—it’s just hitting double top.
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