The top 128 Tour Card holders are a hard school to get into, and while some manage to seriously excel, others find it a bit more difficult to break through the mould. We take a look at those who have excelled so far in their near six-month stints as PDC Tour Card holders.
Beau Greaves has been what the darts world expected of her and more in 2026, becoming the only 2026 tour card holder to win a Players Championship. Greaves has won 114 consecutive wins on the Women’s Tour, almost four times Sherrock’s record of 29 consecutive wins. A record 55 Women’s Series titles, 4-time Development Tour winner, and 2-time Challenge Tour title granted Greaves an impressive £58,775 without a PDC tour card in 2025. In 2026, her win percentage is 80% over 35 matches, with an impressive 91.45 average in the last 12 months. She has beaten 3 former world champions in Rob Cross and Gary Anderson, beating Michael Smith in a nail-biting 8–7, hitting a breathtaking 142 checkout to win. Greaves sits 77th in the world with £47,250 in 2026 PDC earnings, ensuring she will smash the current threshold of £114,500 over two years. She also hit a record-breaking 9-darter against Mensur Suljović, becoming the first woman to achieve such a feat.
Cristo Reyes emerged from what seemed like the end of his career when he won his tour card at EU Q-School. Once a top 32 player and regular in the World Championship, his highlights include a Last 16 in the World Matchplay in 2017 and World Championship in 2015. He slipped off the tour in 2021, playing just 16 competitive matches in 2022, and none in 2023 and 2024. Reyes arrived at the Mediterranean Qualifier in November 2025, beating Ricardo Perez 7–4 to secure his place back at Alexandra Palace. In 2026, he boasts an impressive 68% win percentage across 28 matches, averaging 93.51, placing him 28th in the world for averages. Key wins include a Euro Tour quarter-final run, losing to eventual champion Josh Rock 6–4 in Graz, and multiple wins over James Wade, including a 105.74 average performance, and a 106.95 average win over Rob Cross in Euro Tour qualifying. He sits 80th in the Order of Merit with £42,500 so far.
Tom Sykes decided the door was worth walking through and quit his job. He secured his tour card on Day 3, beating Stephen Burton 6–4. A two-time MODUS Super Series week winner and multiple finalist in Champions Week, his 2025 win percentage was 68%, winning 149 games on the Challenge Tour while earning £7,875. In 2026, his win percentage dropped slightly to 59%, but prize money rose to £28,000, including a Players Championship quarter-final. He produced standout wins such as a 102.73 average over Ross Smith and a 101.38 win over Raymond van Barneveld. His ability to break throw late in matches is a key strength, with a 46.26% success rate when throwing second, higher than Luke Humphries. He sits at £150,000 combined, above the key threshold.
Darius Labanauskas has gone largely unnoticed in 2026 despite being ranked above Sykes and Manby in the Order of Merit. His peak includes a 2020 World Championship quarter-final and regular major appearances. He lost his tour card in 2023 but rebuilt through the Nordic & Baltic Tour, earning £51,750 in 2025 through Challenge Tour success. Sitting 88th in the Order of Merit, he has shown steady consistency on the Pro Tour, with first-round exits avoided in over half of events. Key wins include beating Wessel Nijman and a 103.29 average against Ryan Searle. His season average is 89.74, ranking 86th in the world. His doubles remain a strength, ranking 29th best on tour at 39.48%.
Charlie Manby edges onto this list by just £1,250, highlighting how tight the margins are. A breakout 2026 World Championship run to the Last 16, losing 1–4 to Gian van Veen, raised his profile significantly. He secured his tour card on Day 4, beating Mervyn King 6–2. His 2025 season included a MODUS Super Series Champions Week title worth £25,000 and a Development Tour title. A 72% win rate brought his earnings to £41,725. Most notably, he recorded a 130.7 Development Tour average, the second-highest PDC average in history. His 2026 average sits at 90.92, just outside the top 64. He has reached consecutive Players Championship quarter-finals, including strong wins over Ross Smith (99.27 average) and Raymond van Barneveld (101.38). At 20 years old, his development trajectory remains steep, and he is widely expected to rise above others in this group over a two-year cycle.
