Beau Greaves has once again shattered glass ceilings in professional darts, becoming the first woman ever to qualify for the European Tour. The 22-year-old sensation booked her place at the Hungarian Darts Trophy in August after a dominant run through the qualifier, capped by a remarkable 103.03 average in the decisive match.
How Greaves Stormed Through the Qualifier
Greaves began her campaign with a 6-4 victory over Andy Boulton in the top 160, before thrashing Charlie Manby 6-2 to move deeper into the field. A 6-4 win over Arno Merk took her into the final stages, where she faced Tom Bissell with a place in Hungary on the line.
In that crunch contest, Greaves delivered her best performance of the day, firing in a 103.03 average to seal a 6-4 success and etch her name into the record books once again.
A Trailblazer Adding to Her Legacy
This latest milestone is just the newest entry on an ever‑growing list of achievements for Greaves. In April 2026, she became the first woman to win a PDC ranking title, defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in a thrilling Players Championship 11 final. Earlier, she had already claimed a stunning victory over world No 1 Luke Littler at the PDC World Youth Championships and amassed over 50 titles on the PDC Women’s Series.
In February, Greaves made history as the first woman to hit a nine‑darter on the tour, further underlining her status as the most exciting force in the women’s game.
Pioneers Who Paved the Way
Greaves’ achievements sit alongside those of other women who have broken down barriers in darts. Lisa Ashton was the first woman to win a tour card at Q‑School in 2020‑21, while Fallon Sherrock became the first to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship in 2019. Going back to 2009, Anastasia Dobromyslova was the first woman to beat a male professional on television at the Grand Slam of Darts.
“Beau is not just making history — she’s redefining what is possible for women in this sport,” a PDC spokesperson said.
Key Takeaways
- Beau Greaves is the first woman to qualify for the European Tour, securing her spot at the Hungarian Darts Trophy.
- She averaged 103.03 in the decisive qualifier match against Tom Bissell.
- The 22‑year‑old has already made history multiple times in 2026, including becoming the first woman to win a PDC ranking title and the first to hit a nine‑darter on tour.
- Her success builds on the trailblazing efforts of Lisa Ashton, Fallon Sherrock, and Anastasia Dobromyslova.
Quick Facts
Player: Beau Greaves
Age: 22
Achievement: First woman to qualify for the European Tour
Decisive average: 103.03
Upcoming event: Hungarian Darts Trophy (August 2026)
