Double Dutch in World Grand Prix First Round
World champion van Barneveld has followed up by taking the UK Open and Las Vegas Desert Classic this year, and he starts his pursuit of the Grand Prix title against fellow Dutchman Vincent van der Voort, in a repeat of June’s final in Bolton.
From SkySports:
Colin Lloyd, the 2004 World Grand Prix champion, takes part in the tie of the round as the former world number one has been drawn to face Dennis ‘The Menace’ Priestley.
Dutchman Roland Scholten goes up against Kevin Painter in another big-name tie, while the ever-improving Colin Osborne makes his Dublin debut against Chris Mason.
Four Irish qualifiers have been handed typically tough draws, with Billy Matthews playing former world champion John Part, while John Elder faces Mervyn King, Jason Barry plays Andy Jenkins and James Keogh goes up against Adrian Lewis.
Complete first round matchups:
Phil Taylor (1) v Adrian Gray
Ronnie Baxter v Andy Smith
Andy Hamilton (8) v Wayne Mardle
John Part v Billy Matthews
Peter Manley (5) v Mark Dudbridge
Jason Barry v Andy Jenkins
Terry Jenkins (4) v Wayne Jones
Chris Mason v Colin Osborne
Raymond van Barneveld (2) v Vincent van der Voort
John Elder v Mervyn King
Adrian Lewis (7) v James Keogh
Kevin Painter v Roland Scholten
Colin Lloyd (6) v Dennis Priestley
Alan Tabern v Barrie Bates
James Wade (3) v Denis Ovens
Alex Roy v Wes Newton
