Scotland's Cameron Menzies clinches his second title of the year by beating Gian van Veen at Players Championship 29 in Den Bosch. The final highlighted Menzies' strong finishing and composure under pressure.
Cameron Menzies (Scotland) defeated Gian van Veen (Netherlands) to claim the Players Championship 29 title in Den Bosch on 22 September 2026, securing his second tournament win of the year.
Championship background
The Players Championship series is a key fixture on the PDC calendar, staged weekly across European venues. The 29th edition featured 32 top‑ranked players, including Michael van Gerwen, Jordan Harris and Gian van Veen.
Menzies' route to the final
Menzies opened the competition with a comfortable win over a rising qualifier, then maintained high scoring through the later rounds, overcoming Jordan Harris in the quarter‑finals and Jay Smith in the semi‑finals. In the final he displayed composure, hitting crucial 180s and applying pressure that allowed him to close the match before the allotted time.
Key statistics
- Total 180s: 12 (7 by Menzies, 5 by Van Veen)
- Average per throw: 95.3 (Menzies) vs 92.1 (Van Veen)
- Highest checkout: 138 (Menzies)
The victory lifts Menzies up the PDC Order of Merit, earning valuable ranking points ahead of the World Championship. It also adds a second title to his 2026 résumé, bolstering his ambition to contend for a world crown in the near future.
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