Beau Greaves Targets Historic World Grand Prix Qualification

Beau Greaves Targets Historic World Grand Prix Qualification

Beau Greaves is on the verge of making darts history. The 22-year-old from Doncaster currently sits 21st on the PDC ProTour Order of Merit with £66,250, and with five ranking events remaining before the cut-off, she has a realistic chance of becoming the first woman to qualify for the World Grand Prix. The tournament, which runs from September 28 to October 4 at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, will feature the top 16 from the main PDC Order of Merit and the next 16 from the ProTour Order of Merit.

Greaves’s position is remarkable for a player who only secured her PDC Tour Card at the start of the 2026 season. She has already become the first woman to hit a nine-dart finish on the ProTour and has consistently challenged male counterparts. According to the latest projections, the final qualifying spot could require around £90,000, meaning Greaves needs to earn approximately £23,750 across the next five events—two Players Championships and three European Tour appearances.

A Season of Milestones

Greaves’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. After winning her Tour Card, she quickly established herself as a regular contender on the ProTour. Her nine-dart finish was a landmark moment, proving she can compete at the highest level. She is already a three-time WDF Women’s World Champion and a three-time PDC Women’s World Matchplay champion, but her success on the men’s circuit has elevated her status even further.

The Doncaster ace is only the second woman to win a PDC Tour Card outright, following Lisa Ashton in 2020. However, while Ashton’s tour stint was brief, Greaves has seized the opportunity. Her current campaign has been described as “genuinely remarkable” by analysts, and she has shown no signs of slowing down.

The financial stakes are high too. The PDC has increased prize money across the board this year: Players Championship events are up 20% to £150,000, and European Tour funds have jumped 31% to £230,000. These increases mean the qualification threshold is expected to rise by around 20% compared to last season, when Andrew Gilding secured the final spot with £75,000.

The Race for Leicester

The battle for World Grand Prix qualification is intense. Dave Chisnall currently occupies the 16th and final ProTour spot with £78,250, but with five events left, the picture could change dramatically. Greaves trails Chisnall by £12,000, a gap that is not insurmountable given the prize money on offer.

Her schedule includes the upcoming New Zealand Darts Masters, which begins August 14 in Auckland. While that event features stars like Gerwyn Price and Luke Littler, Greaves is not listed among the participants. Instead, she will focus on the remaining Players Championships and European Tour events, where she can accumulate crucial ranking points.

Greaves’s recent form suggests she is capable of the required performances. She has already beaten several top-32 players on the ProTour and reached multiple quarter-finals. Her consistency has been impressive, and she has shown a remarkable ability to handle pressure.

Should she qualify, Greaves would break new ground for women’s darts. The World Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious titles in the sport, and no woman has ever competed in its main draw. Her presence would not only be a personal milestone but also a statement about the growing competitiveness of women in professional darts.

Broader Implications

Greaves’s potential qualification is part of a larger trend of women breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated sports. In tennis, players like Katie Boulter are also making headlines with strong performances, and her recent run at Cincinnati shows that female athletes are increasingly competing at the highest levels. Similarly, in athletics, Keely Hodgkinson continues to dominate on the track, inspiring a new generation.

The PDC has actively encouraged female participation, and Greaves’s success could pave the way for more women to pursue Tour Cards. Her achievements have already inspired young female players, and a World Grand Prix appearance would be a powerful symbol of progress.

Moreover, the financial rewards are significant. The World Grand Prix winner earns £120,000, and even a first-round exit brings £7,500. For Greaves, who is still early in her career, such earnings would provide stability and allow her to invest in her development.

As the season reaches its climax, all eyes will be on the ProTour Order of Merit. Greaves’s next five events will be crucial, and fans will be eagerly following her progress. Whether she makes history or falls just short, her campaign has already been a triumph and a sign of exciting times ahead for women’s darts.

In the meantime, the darts world will be watching the New Zealand Darts Masters this weekend, where the sport’s biggest names are competing. But for Greaves, the real battle is elsewhere—on the European Tour, where she aims to secure her place in Leicester and etch her name in the history books.