North American Darts Championship Draw Review

The PDC has posted the draw for the NADC and there are some more great matchups. I find myself on Board 5 along with several skilled dart players, any of whom could win the tournament if they have a good day. My first match is against Cameron Paine, and the winner of our match faces the winner of Scott Wollaston and Tom Sawyer. Darin Young is on the other side of the board, so it will be very competitive. Whoever is hot could take the board.

New Jersey darter Buddy Lessig is on Board 1 on the far side of #1 seed John Part. Buddy usually shows up well at the big tournaments, so he will be no easy opponent, especially considering the short format. Another New Jersey Darter and Corner Bar team mate Dave Hascup managed to grab a board without a seed (#6) but Matt Malone and Dayton Strawbridge will provide some competition.

Philly star Bill Davis is the seed on Board 9, but Dave Fatum and several others will make him work for it. Two of my buddies are on Board 10, including New Jersey dart player George Timpone and fellow lawyer Jerry Van Loan. Both are skilled enough to take the board if they have a good day.

Some good local New Jersey area matchups will take place on Board 13, with Tom Waterman and Jim Newman facing off in the first round. Johnny K is on the other side of that board, so it should be a competitive one. Two good matches are up right away on Board 17, with one of the Boston area's best, John Finnnegan, opening against Paul Lim, and then the winner facing Canadian star Gerry Convery. Tim Grossman will likely be waiting for the survivor on the far side of the board. Between Paul, John and Tim that is three former American Champions on one board, along with one of Canada's best!

The fun starts this Friday, and I will be looking forward to it. Until then, good darts!