John Verwey (born 27 July 1957), nicknamed The Walrus, is a Canadian former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) tournaments. During a 25-year career, he enjoyed numerous wins competing in his native Ontario, going on to represent the province at the national level on four occasions. In 2005, Verwey earned a spot in the PDC World Darts Championship where he lost in the third round to Colin Lloyd.
Career Verwey practiced darts throughout most of his youth, only turning professional in the mid-nineties. There he participated in the Canada National Championships. Primarily knownas a singles champion, John Verwey often forayed into the doubles scene alongside fellow darts player and spouse, Heather.
Verwey was defeated by Colin Lloyd in the 2005 World Darts Championship.
Verwey is currently unranked, and as such, receives no benefit of sponsorship as many professional darts players often do.
Personal life Verwey is a dual-ticketed millwright and electrician and currently operates a laboratory at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station near Port Elgin. He maintains a sprawling farm estate in Auburn, Ontario, with his wife, three children and relatives.
World Championship results
PDC 2005: Last 32 (lost to Colin Lloyd 1–4)
References
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