Mitchell Lawrie has made history by becoming the youngest player to secure three senior men’s titles, surpassing Luke Littler’s previous record. The talented Scottish teenager claimed victory at the WDF Irish Classic in Killarney just days after turning 15.
In a stellar performance, Lawrie triumphed over Ronan McDonagh in the final, showcasing his skill with four maximum 180s and an impressive average of 98.60 in a 5-1 win. Prior to this, he also clinched the Irish Classic Youths title by defeating Kaya Basal 4-1 with an average of 90.95.
Present at the INEC Arena in Kerry, Ireland, were Lawrie’s father, Fraser, and grandfather, Dougie, who cheered on the young champion as he added another accolade to his name.
Lawrie’s achievement at the age of 15 years and five months sets a new milestone, beating Littler’s record by five months. He is set to participate in the upcoming men’s and youth WDF world championships at Lakeside later in the month.
While Lawrie prepares for the championships, the reigning PDC World Champion gears up to defend his title at Alexandra Palace. Lawrie, who secured victories at the British Open and Welsh Open earlier this year, will potentially face his predecessor in the competition.
Although Lawrie cannot face Littler in PDC competitions until he turns 16, his family is fully supportive of his journey. In an interview with The Sun, Dougie emphasized that they want Lawrie to carve his path in the sport and be known as “our Mitchell,” downplaying comparisons to Littler.
Dougie also mentioned that he played a pivotal role in Lawrie’s development as a darts player, instilling in him a competitive spirit from a young age. As Lawrie’s career continues to soar, his family remains proud of his achievements and looks forward to his future in the sport.
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