| 2012 Betfair World Matchplay | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament information | |||
| Dates | 21–29 July 2012 | ||
| Venue | Winter Gardens | ||
| Location | Blackpool, England | ||
| Organisation(s) | Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) | ||
| Format | Legs | ||
| Prize fund | £400,000 | ||
| Winner's share | £100,000 | ||
| Nine-dart finish |  Michael van Gerwen Wes Newton | ||
| High checkout | 170 Phil Taylor (2x) Dave Chisnall Joe Cullen | ||
| Champion(s) | |||
| Phil Taylor | |||
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The 2012 Betfair World Matchplay was the 19th annual staging of the World Matchplay, organised by the Professional Darts Corporation. The tournament took place from 21 to 29 July 2012 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
Phil Taylor was the defending champion,[1] and retained his title for the fifth successive time and thirteenth in total with an 18–15 win over James Wade in the final.[2]
Two nine-dart finishes were made during the tournament. Michael van Gerwen recorded the first during his second round victory over Steve Beaton. Wes Newton repeated the feat a day later, during his second round loss against Justin Pipe. This was the third consecutive year that at least one nine-dart finish was thrown in the Matchplay.
- ^ "Taylor wins World Matchplay title". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Brilliant Taylor Takes 13th Title". PDC. 29 July 2012. Archived from the original on 27 July 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2012.