Leighton Burnett, a 12-year-old dart genius

Leighton Burnett, a 12-year-old dart genius

Leighton Burnett, a 12-year-old dart genius

5-0 victory over professional darter Rhys Hayden; 4-3 beat Ricky Evans, who ranked 57th in the world; With an average score of 92, no one can imagine that this is something a 12-year-old boy can do.

Leighton Bennett - everyone should remember this name because it is bound to appear on more darts lists in the future.

Leighton Bennett, 11, won the professional darter 5-0 in February 2017, which attracted the attention of the dart industry in Britain at that time. In August this year, Leighton beat "fast darter" Ricky Evans 4-3 in the Cambridge County darts open held by BDO and won the championship prize of ￡ 1000.

Ricky Evans said on twitter after the game: "lost to 12-year-old darter Leighton Burnett in the Cambridge open. Very talented darter! There is no doubt that he will become a big man in the dart industry."

Leighton Burnett was interviewed by many famous British media after the game, including BBC, sky sports channel, livedarts, etc. "I can't believe a player my age will win such a big game or such a high bonus," he said. "When I won Ricky, my legs softened." Leighton Burnett said his idol was Taylor. "He (Taylor) is my hero. His achievements in this sport are incredible." "I hope to follow Taylor's dart journey." "I hope one day I can play at Alexandria palace and even win." the 12-year-old is so modest.

Emma, the 43 year old mother, proudly told reporters that Leighton was a dart taught by his father. His father was even too nervous to watch his son's game. He told reporters that the dart genius had figured out how to spend the bonus. "He wants to buy a Rolex. He has an expensive taste. But it will take time for him to reach that level." "he (Leighton) really wants a watch like those top darts. I told him to keep saving."

Leighton Burnett participated in the 2018 BDO darts masters in early October and won the fourth place in the youth group. This is his first time to participate in a large-scale world competition. Such achievements are very remarkable.

Now Leighton has joined the target elite 1 team. He will be guided by Darrell fiton and his idol Taylor.

Target is also making a set of soft tip darts for Leighton. I believe this young man will become a star in the dart industry in the future.