When Beau Greaves could be banned from the Women's Series as little-known PDC rule explained
A little-known PDC rule could prevent Beau Greaves from competing on the Women's Series in the not-so-distant future following another dominant 2026.
Greaves ended the 2026 PDC Women's Series season with a record-breaking streak of victories on the way to two tournament wins at Events 23 and 24 in Wigan.
The 22-year-old - who has won 17 out of a possible 24 Women's Series events this year - averaged a whopping 98.75, as she proved too relentless for her competition once more.
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Why Beau Greaves could soon be banned from PDC Women's Series events
"I felt good," 'Beau 'n' Arrow' said after her latest two wins. "I was chuffed with the first competition. I had some good averages, and then I played steady enough in the second event.
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"I knew I hadn't been playing at my best recently, but I've had some good moments today, and I'm ready to build on it and take this into the back end of the year."
It's been a phenomenal year for Greaves, who has flourished in Players Championship and European Championship events since accepting a two-year Tour Card for 2026 and 2027.
She made history in April after becoming the first woman to win a PDC ranking title at Players Championship 11 in Milton Keynes, defeating three former world champions, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson and Michael Smith.
Greaves has proven she can hold her own against the very best to rise into 75th in the PDC Order of Merit. In fact, the youngster is closing in on the world's top 64, an achievement that would have ramifications for her future in the Women's Series.
Under Rule 6.2 of the PDC's regulations, female players who break into the top 64 globally and hold a Tour Card are restricted from playing in the Women's Series.
A strong end to the year, and perhaps a win or two at the World Darts Championship, would likely end her participation in those events against her will.
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Greaves has won a staggering 63 titles on the women's circuit and completely dominated a field that was once wide open.
Speaking after her latest wins in Wigan, she confessed that she "loves" playing in the Women's Series but has urged for the other players to "push themselves" and will still watch the action even if she's ineligible to participate.
"I love playing in these events [Women's Series]," Greaves said via Oche 180. "I really hope if this my last one [event], all the ladies push themselves and want to play more, because that's the main goal.
"I look forward to watching it, if not playing in it, depending on where I am. I love the ladies' game and I know there's so many that support it. It's a great competition to be in."
Greaves has qualified for November's Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton after reaching the World Youth Championship final and winning the Women's World Matchplay.
That is her next big tournament in the men's circuit before turning her attention to the World Championship, where she will aim to become only the second woman to win at Ally Pally after Fallon Sherrock.
Topics: World Darts Championship, Darts
Thomas Griffin