The 45-year-old, who is currently ranked number 313 on the WDF world circuit and plays locally for Middlesex County and Mill Hill Services Club, was eliminated in the last 32 by South Londoner Pat Scurfield 4-2 - who eventually qualified for the world’s which takes place at the iconic Lakeside Country Club, Frimley Green, Surrey between November 27 and December 6. 

“I haven’t done much of the tour this year but decided to have a go at the Lakeside qualifier nonetheless,” said Arsenal fan Scott in his official Facebook page. 

“Thought I played pretty decent averaging 80+ for the whole day and just lost out in a tight game with Pat Scurfield in the last 16. This does give me confidence to know my game is still there or thereabouts despite not travelling and consequently not practicing as much.

Scott, who works for media television division for International Management Group (IMG), is a former PDC World Tour card holder and has previously made two first round appearances at WDF World Championships (formally known as the BDO Lakeside World Championships).

“Thank you to my sponsors L-style Global and IMG as always,” he added. “There’s still life in the old dog yet!”

With Netherlands Jimmy Van Schie not defending the title this year as he is now plays on the PDC, Scotland’s current world number one 15-year-old darts prodigy Mitchell Lawrie is favourite to win along with Jenson Walker from Coventry, Chester’s James Beeton, Paul Krohne from Germany and USA’s very own dancing darter Leonard Gates. 

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