Mark Webster

Welsh professional darts player who became BDO World Champion in 2008, known for his consistent throwing style and representing Wales internationally.

Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales on 23 March 1983, Mark Webster emerged from the Welsh darts scene to become one of his country's most accomplished players. He developed his skills in local leagues before progressing through the British Darts Organisation ranks, establishing himself as a consistent performer on the BDO circuit during the mid-2000s. Webster's career reached its pinnacle in 2008 when he captured the BDO World Championship at Lakeside Country Club. His victory over Mark Walsh in the final represented the culmination of years of steady improvement and marked him as the premier Welsh darts player of his generation. The triumph came during a period when Welsh representation at the highest level of darts was becoming increasingly rare, making his achievement particularly significant for his home nation. Following his world championship success, Webster made the transition to the Professional Darts Corporation, joining many of his contemporaries in switching from the BDO to the PDC's more commercially successful tour. This move exposed him to consistently stronger opposition and greater prize money, though he faced the challenge of adapting to a more demanding competitive environment with higher standards throughout the field. Webster's 2008 world title stands as the defining achievement of his career and holds particular historical significance as the final BDO World Championship won by a Welsh player. His victory represented a continuation of Wales' proud darts tradition while simultaneously marking the end of an era for Welsh players at the sport's traditional world championship. The achievement cemented his place in Welsh sporting history and demonstrated that players from smaller darts nations could still compete successfully at the highest level. His championship remains a notable milestone in the evolution of world darts, occurring during the period when the sport was transitioning between the established BDO system and the emerging PDC dominance.

Consistent, methodical thrower with strong finishing ability

Last Welshman to win the BDO World Championship and a consistent performer in both BDO and PDC

• BDO World Champion 2008
• Last Welsh BDO World Champion
• Wales international