Derry darts player Daryl Gurney claims first PDC ranking title of his career

Derry darts player Daryl Gurney claimed the first PDC ranking title of his career last night.

Gurney won the title courtesy of a 6-3 victory over Kim Huybrechts at the Players Championship Seven in Barnsley.

The Waterside man followed up his run to last month's UK Open Semi-Finals with a landmark triumph as he scooped the £10,000 top prize at the Barnsley Metrodome.

Early victories over Germany's Martin Schindler, Dutchman Vincent Kamphuis and Spain's Cristo Reyes carried Gurney into the Last 16 - where he knocked out in-form Australian Simon Whitlock.

Gurney then defeated Irish youngster Steve Lennon 6-5 in the Quarter-Finals and overcame Gerwyn Price 6-4 to seal his spot in the final.

He came from a leg down to lead 4-1 against Huybrechts, taking out 112 for one of two breaks of throw, and though the Dutchman pulled back two les, finishes of 76 and double five secured Gurney the title.