Amateur darts players across Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire will be able to attempt to complete an ‘around the world’ challenge in the ‘Cool Hand Cup’, competing for a chance to play a match against darts world No. 1 Luke Humphries and take home £5k.
Marston’s has teamed up with ‘Cool Hand’ Luke Humphries, to set a nationwide challenge in 700 pubs across the UK, including 9 in West Wales, such as The Royal George, Pembroke; Narberth’s Dragon Inn; The Kimberley Hotel, Milford Haven; and St Clears’ Savoy Country Inn.
The current Darts World No. 1, 2024 World Matchplay Champion and the reigning Players Championship Final Champion, Humphries, will be the first to take on the challenge, setting the time for guests to try and beat.
The top 2 players from each regional leader board will be whisked away by Marston’s to compete in a Grand Final, with all food, travel and accommodation expenses covered for them and one guest.
The 4 players with the fastest times will automatically proceed to the quarter finals, with the remaining 8 competing to continue their journey at the Grand Final. A series of play-offs will determine who will take home the cup and play Luke Humphries in the last match of the night.
The winner will take home £5,000 in cash, £180 Marston’s Love My Local gift card, a set of Luke Humphries Red Dragon darts and of course, the Cool Hand Cup trophy.
None of the finalists will go home empty-handed, as 2nd place will receive a £150 Marston’s gift card, 3rd place will receive a £100 Marston’s gift card and all finalists will also receive a set of Luke Humphries Red Dragon darts.
Neil Campbell, Chief Operating Officer at Marston’s, said: “We’ve seen the popularity of darts skyrocket in the last year, with new and exciting breakthrough players and the return of Bullseye. Dart boards are at the heart of so many of our pubs across the UK and we’re so excited to team up with Luke Humphries to give our guests an even bigger reason to visit and try their hand at winning a truly money-can’t-buy prize. Let the games begin!”
The Cool Hand Cup will take place in over 700 pubs across the UK, including 115 in Wales, starting with launch parties to rival the atmosphere at Ally Pally, taking place from Monday, February 3 to Thursday, February 6.
The last chance to get on the leaderboard will be at Final Throw events on Thursday, March 13.
Guests are invited to step up to the oche and go around the clock, from one to 20, finishing on the bullseye. The challenge can be attempted by players as many times as they like throughout the competition period.
Times must be submitted via a dedicated tournament microsite, where local, regional, and national leaderboards will reveal the best of the best.
The full list of participating pubs can be found here: https://www.marstonspubs.co.uk/cool-hand-cup/
Marston’s has teamed up with ‘Cool Hand’ Luke Humphries, to set a nationwide challenge in 700 pubs across the UK, including 9 in West Wales, such as The Royal George, Pembroke; Narberth’s Dragon Inn; The Kimberley Hotel, Milford Haven; and St Clears’ Savoy Country Inn.
The current Darts World No. 1, 2024 World Matchplay Champion and the reigning Players Championship Final Champion, Humphries, will be the first to take on the challenge, setting the time for guests to try and beat.
The top 2 players from each regional leader board will be whisked away by Marston’s to compete in a Grand Final, with all food, travel and accommodation expenses covered for them and one guest.
The 4 players with the fastest times will automatically proceed to the quarter finals, with the remaining 8 competing to continue their journey at the Grand Final. A series of play-offs will determine who will take home the cup and play Luke Humphries in the last match of the night.
The winner will take home £5,000 in cash, £180 Marston’s Love My Local gift card, a set of Luke Humphries Red Dragon darts and of course, the Cool Hand Cup trophy.
None of the finalists will go home empty-handed, as 2nd place will receive a £150 Marston’s gift card, 3rd place will receive a £100 Marston’s gift card and all finalists will also receive a set of Luke Humphries Red Dragon darts.
Neil Campbell, Chief Operating Officer at Marston’s, said: “We’ve seen the popularity of darts skyrocket in the last year, with new and exciting breakthrough players and the return of Bullseye. Dart boards are at the heart of so many of our pubs across the UK and we’re so excited to team up with Luke Humphries to give our guests an even bigger reason to visit and try their hand at winning a truly money-can’t-buy prize. Let the games begin!”
The Cool Hand Cup will take place in over 700 pubs across the UK, including 115 in Wales, starting with launch parties to rival the atmosphere at Ally Pally, taking place from Monday, February 3 to Thursday, February 6.
The last chance to get on the leaderboard will be at Final Throw events on Thursday, March 13.
Guests are invited to step up to the oche and go around the clock, from one to 20, finishing on the bullseye. The challenge can be attempted by players as many times as they like throughout the competition period.
Times must be submitted via a dedicated tournament microsite, where local, regional, and national leaderboards will reveal the best of the best.
The full list of participating pubs can be found here: https://www.marstonspubs.co.uk/cool-hand-cup/
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00:00Hi, I'm Luke Humphries, the number one darts player in the world,
00:03and I'm excited to be bringing the Cooland Cup to your local.
00:05Come play around the clock and see if you can beat my time
00:08and get on the leaderboard in your region.