A pub in Knaresborough is offering punters £5,000 and the chance to take on a pro as part of a new darts challenge.
The Cricketers on Thistle Hill is one of over 700 pubs in the UK set to host the Marston’s challenge, but the only one in the Harrogate district.
The Cool Hand Cup invites participants to take part in a timed ‘around the clock’ challenge to be in with the chance of winning the cash prize and a place at the Grand Final.
The competition will be held at 57 pubs in Yorkshire, starting with launch parties from Monday 3rd – Thursday 6th February.
The last chance to get on the leaderboard will be at Final Throw events on Thursday 13th March.
The current Darts World No. 1, 2024 World Matchplay Champion and the reigning Players Championship Final Champion, Luke Humphries, will be the first to take on the challenge, setting the time for guests to try and beat.
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
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 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 second place will receive a £150 Marston’s gift card, third place will receive a £100 Marston’s gift card and all finalists will also receive a set of Luke Humphries Red Dragon darts.
For more information or to submit scores, visit: https://dartscoolhandcup.co.uk/
To find the nearest participating pub, visit: https://www.marstonspubs.co.uk/cool-hand-cup/
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