Roland Scholten

Roland Scholten
Personal information
Nickname"The Tripod"
"The Flying Dutchman"
Born (1965-01-11) 11 January 1965 (age 59)
The Hague, Netherlands
Home townThe Hague, Netherlands
Darts information
Playing darts since1983
Darts21g Datadart Roland Scholten
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"Chelsea Dagger" by The Fratellis
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO1986–1999
PDC2000–2013
WDF major events – best performances
World Ch'shipSemi-final: 1998
World MastersSemi-final: 1996
World TrophyLast 16: 2007
Int. Darts LeagueSemi-final: 2006
Finder MastersLast 16 Group: 2002
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'shipQuarter-final: 2001, 2003
World MatchplaySemi-final: 2006
World Grand PrixRunner-up: 2001
UK OpenWinner (1) 2004
Grand SlamLast 16: 2007
European Ch'shipFirst Round: 2008
Premier LeagueRunner-up: 2006
Ch'ship LeagueInitial groups, 8th, 2008
Desert ClassicSemi-final: 2002, 2008
US Open/WSoDQuarter-final: 2007
WSDT major events – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 32: 2023
World MastersLast 20: 2022
Other tournament wins
British Open 1996
Eastbourne Pro 2003, 2004
Ireland Open Autumn Classic 2001
North Holland Open 1996
Open Holland 2002
PDC Eastbourne Open 2004
PDC World Pairs 1997
PDC World West European Qualifying 2010
Spring Cup 1998
Happy vogelpikkers cup 1994
Sunparks Masters 2003
Swedish Open 1996
Thialf Darts Trophy 2007
Other achievements
9-dart finish Golden Harvest North American Cup 2003

Roland Scholten (born 11 January 1965) is a Dutch former professional darts player who played in events of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and British Darts Organisation (BDO). Nicknamed The Tripod and The Flying Dutchman, Scholten turned full-time professional in 2001 having previously worked as a publican. Despite his Dutch nationality, Scholten speaks with a strong English accent having lived in Peterborough for several years. His considerable height and throwing technique meant his darts hit the board at a considerably narrow angle.