Beau Greaves has secured her place in the history books of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) after becoming the first woman to qualify for a European Tour event. On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the 22-year-old English player achieved the feat twice in a single afternoon during qualification rounds held in Leicester, booking spots for major tournaments in Hungary and the Czech Republic.
The achievement further cements her status as a force on the open professional circuit, where she holds a PDC Tour Card for the 2026 season.
Dominant performance in the Hungarian Darts Trophy qualifier
By navigating a field of male professionals to claim two of the ten available qualifying spots for each event, Greaves has ensured she will compete in the Hungarian Darts Trophy in late August and the Czech Darts Open in early September.
This historic double-header follows her earlier success in April 2026, when she became the first female player to win a PDC ProTour title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final.
The path to the Hungarian Darts Trophy (European Tour 11) required a high level of consistency through multiple rounds of knockout matches. Beau Greaves opened her campaign with a 6-4 victory over Andy Boulton, followed by a convincing 6-2 win against Charlie Manby.
Her scoring remained relentless as she moved through the bracket, eventually defeating Arno Merk 6-4 to reach the final round of the qualifier.
In her final match against Tom Bissell, Greaves reached a level of play rarely seen in and out of the qualifying rooms. She averaged a staggering 103.03 to secure a 6-4 victory, mathematically confirming her historic place on the European Tour.
This performance mirrors the high-pressure excellence seen in other sport disciplines, where women’s sports have entered a golden era of competitive parity and technical skill.
Securing a second berth for the Czech Darts Open
Shortly after her first successful qualification, Greaves returned to the board for the second Tour Card Holder Qualifier of the day. Her goal was a spot in the Czech Darts Open (European Tour 12), scheduled to take place at the PVA Expo in Prague from September 4–6.
She began this second bracket with a 6-3 win over Wesley Plaisier before maintaining her momentum against Cor Dekker.
Against Dekker, she averaged 96.42 in a dominant 6-1 display to reach the final qualification hurdle. In a tense deciding match, she faced Lukas Wenig. Greaves eventually edged out Wenig 6-5 in a final-leg decider to double her success for the day.
Her ability to remain composed in deciding legs is becoming a trademark, reminiscent of how skilled tacticians identify and exploit small advantages under the brightest lights of professional competition.
A season of unprecedented milestones in 2026
This qualification is the latest in a series of landmark moments for Greaves during the 2026 season. On February 26, 2026, she became the first woman to hit a nine-darter on the PDC ProTour circuit.
The feat, achieved in Leicester during a match against Mensur Suljovic, consisted of back-to-back 180s followed by a clinical 141 checkout. “I couldn’t stop smiling because I couldn’t wait to tell my dad,” Greaves remarked after the perfect leg.
Her title win in April 2026 at Players Championship 11 was equally significant, as she defeated three former world champions—Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, and Michael Smith—in consecutive matches. Greaves admitted that winning a ProTour title so quickly was a shock, noting that the level of play on the tour is “unreal.”
Despite the high standard, she has now accumulated a record 57 PDC Women’s Series titles, alongside her three WDF World Darts Championship crowns.
Historical significance and the road to Prague
Before Greaves’ breakthrough, the glass ceiling of the PDC European Tour had remained intact despite the efforts of other trailblazers. Lisa Ashton was the first woman to secure a tour card at Q-School, and Fallon Sherrock made headlines by winning matches at the PDC World Darts Championship.
However, qualifying through the brutal tour card holder qualifiers for the European stage marks a new chapter for the sport.
The upcoming events in Budapest (August 28–30) and Prague (September 4–6) will see Greaves face the top 32 players from the European Tour Order of Merit.
While she missed the Slovak Darts Open and European Darts Open qualifiers in May 2026 due to moving house, her current form suggests she is ready to challenge the elite.
The local crowds in Hungary and the Czech Republic will witness a player who has already proven she can average over 100 against established male professionals.
As the 2026 PDC calendar progresses toward major events like the World Matchplay and the World Darts Championship, Greaves has established herself as more than just a pioneer. She is a legitimate contender on the ProTour.
With a record of 57 Women’s Series titles and a televised win over Luke Littler at the World Youth Championship last October, her presence in the 48-player fields in Budapest and Prague will be one of the primary storylines of the autumn season.
