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Cam Crabtree emerged as a standout player at the PDC Winmau Development Tour held in Hildesheim, securing three titles over the weekend. He clinched his first title in Event 11, defeating Adam Gawlas, and continued his winning streak by claiming Event 13 against Patrik Williams. Crabtree's remarkable performance concluded with a third title in Event 15 with a dominant 5-0 victory over Jenson Walker. In Event 12, Jannis Barkhausen also claimed a maiden victory by surpassing Owen Bates, while Jurjen Van der Velde won Event 14 against Henry Coates. The Tour will continue with Events 16-20 scheduled in September at Wigan’s Robin Park Leisure Centre.

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• Cam Crabtree achieved significant success at the PDC Winmau Development Tour, winning three titles over the span of a weekend. He initially secured his first victory in Event 11 by defeating Adam Gawlas and proceeded to win Event 13 against Patrik Williams.

• Crabtree's consistent excellence was exemplified further in Event 15 where he dominated Jenson Walker with a 5-0 victory, showcasing his strategic prowess by winning five successive legs with impressive dart scores.

• Jannis Barkhausen emerged as a new winner by clinching Event 12, overcoming high-caliber competitors including Beau Greaves and ultimately defeating Owen Bates in a tightly contested final.

• Jurjen Van der Velde returned to form by winning Event 14, where he faced Henry Coates in a challenging match that culminated in a decisive leg victory, marking his fourth Development Tour title.

• The PDC Winmau Development Tour continues to be a platform for emerging talent, with the next series of events planned to take place in September at Wigan’s Robin Park Leisure Centre.

• Crabtree's success on the tour has not only increased his prize winnings significantly but has also positioned him as a notable figure in the youth darts circuit.

• Darts World, a longstanding publication in the sport, continues to provide comprehensive coverage of such events, highlighting the achievements and developments within the darts community.

• Cam Crabtree was the standout player during Development Tour Events 11 -15 , as the third weekend of the PDC’s Youth Tour season was conducted at Halle 39, Hildesheim. 

• Crabtree, who picked up a PDC Tour Card for the first time in his career back in January, reached the final of Event 11 firstly by recording seven victories to reach the final against Czech star Adam Gawlas. At 3-2 up Crabtree ignited the burners, won back-to-back legs and sealed a 5-2 victory in Leg Seven with a 17 darter to pick up a maiden Development Tour title as well as the £2,500 top prize. 

• Another maiden winner, Jannis Barkhausen, claimed Event 12. He was victorious as he also reached the final firstly by recording seven wins against high class opposition including Women's World champion, and current Development Tour leader, Beau Greaves, to set up a clash with Owen Bates. 

• Barkhausen won back-to-back legs from 2-1 ahead to move within one of victory. Bates did pull one leg back, before his German opponent sealed the victory.

• Cam Crabtree doubled his weekend title tally on Saturday, whilst Jurjen Van der Velde returned to winning ways, as the pair won Development Tour Events 13 & 14 respectively, as the third weekend of the PDC’s Youth Tour season continued in Hildesheim.  

• Crabtree, who was victorious in Friday’s Event 11, went all the way once again 24 hours later, as he reached the final of Event 13 against compatriot  Patrik Williams.  

• Crabtree sealed a dominant  victory in Leg Six with a 16-dart break of throw to pick up a second title of the weekend as well as a further a running total of over £5,000 in prize money.  

• In Event 14, Jurjen Van der Velde was victorious as he battled through a tough section to set up a clash with young Englishman Henry Coates.  

• The final ebbed and flowed through to deciding leg in which Van der Velde would have the advantage of throwing first. This proved to be vital as the Dutchman sealed the victory with a 16 dart hold of throw to pick up a fourth Development Tour title of his career as well as the top prize. 

• Crabtree, remarkably, then picked up his third Development Tour title in three days on Sunday, after defeating Jenson Walker in the final of Event Fifteen, as the third weekend of the PDC’s Youth Tour season ended in Hildesheim.   

• Experience proved to be vital throughout the final, as Crabtree rattled off five successive legs in 17,14,18,17 and 17 darts respectively to seal a 5-0 whitewash victory over Walker to claim a third title in five events as well as a further £2,500 in prize money.  

• The PDC Winmau Development Tour returns between 5-7^th September with Events 16-20 taking place at Wigan’s Robin Park Leisure Centre. 

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• 1	Beau Greaves	£11,025
  2	Cam Crabtree	£10,875
  3	Owen Bates	£8,200
  4	Dominik Gruellich	£5,725
  5	Sebastian Bialecki	£5,650
  6	Jurjen van der Velde	£5,625
  7	Charlie Manby	£5,250
  8	Jannis Barkhausen	£5,175
  9	Patrik Williams	£4,875
  10	Ryan Branley	£4,825