Andy Boulton

Andy Boulton (born 22 February 1973) is an Scottish professional darts player who plays in events of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). He is nicknamed X-Factor.

Andy Boulton
Personal information
Nickname"X-Factor"
Born (1973-02-22) 22 February 1973
Stoke-on-Trent, England
Home townArdrossan, Scotland
Darts information
Playing darts since1991
Darts21 Gram Showtime
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"Juicy Wiggle" by Redfoo
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO2004–2015
PDC2015–
Current world ranking51 7 (3 January 2021)[1]
BDO majors – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 16: 2008
World MastersLast 16: 2006
Finder MastersLast 24 Group: 2008
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 64: 2016, 2021
Grand SlamGroup Stage: 2015
UK OpenLast 16: 2011
Players Ch'ship FinalsLast 32: 2020
Other tournament wins
Airdrie European Open2010
Granite City Open2009
North Lanarkshire Open2008
Scotland National Championships2011
Tyne & Wear Open2011

Career

Boulton made his televised debut in the PDC UK Open in 2005, where starting at the preliminary round, he reached the third round, with Sergio Bongiovanni amongst his victims. He was drawn against rising star Colin Osborne and lost 1–5.

Boulton played in the 2006 Winmau World Masters, beating three previous opponents before defeating Tony O'Shea in the last 32 stage. He eventually lost to Martin Adams in the last 16. He then played at the 2008 BDO World Darts Championship, causing a big upset in the first round, beating Martin Atkins before losing to Ted Hankey in the second round.

In March 2008, Boulton won the unranked North Lanarkshire Open, beating Robert Thornton in the final.

Boulton qualified for the 2009 UK Open as a pub qualifier. He beat Darren Latham 6-5 in the first round, before losing 4-6 to Wes Newton in the second round. Later that year, he claimed the Granite City Open title in Aberdeen, beating former world champion John Walton in the final.

Boulton was a stand-by qualifier for the 2011 BDO World Championship, and progressed to the first round after Martin Adams - who was already assured of a place at the Lakeside - won the Winmau World Masters. Boulton was defeated in the first round 3-0 by Robbie Green.

In 2011, Boulton won the Scotland National Championship, and again qualified for the UK Open.[2]

Andy crossed over to the PDC in 2015 through the Q School Order of Merit with 20 points. Andy also qualified for the German Masters.

The X Factor is currently sponsored by Showtime Darts, who helped to design and manufacture his new signature darts.

Boulton won a two-year PDC Tour Card at UK Q-School in January 2019 via the Order of Merit.

Private life

Boulton has three children – Lloyd, Ebony, and Bailey.[3]

World Championship performances

BDO

PDC

Performance timeline
Tournament20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
PDC World Championship BDO 1R Did not qualify 1R 2R
UK Open Prel. Did not qualify 2R DNQ 5R DNQ 3R 3R 2R 3R DNQ 3R 5R
Grand Slam of Darts Did not qualify RR Did not qualify
Players Championship Finals Did not qualify 1R DNQ 1R 2R

References
  1. "PDC Order of Merit". PDC.tv. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  2. Rileys Qualifiers - 7&8 April Archived 19 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine PDC.tv
  3. About Andy
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