Erik Clarys

Erik Clarys
Personal information
NicknameThe Sheriff
Born (1968-10-18) 18 October 1968 (age 55)
Deurne, Belgium
Home townAntwerp, Belgium
Darts information
Playing darts since1981
Darts24 Gram Datadart Signature
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" by Ennio Morricone
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO1988–2004
PDC2004–2006
WDF major events – best performances
World Ch'shipQuarter-Final: 2003
World MastersWinner (1): 1995
World TrophyLast 32: 2002
Int. Darts LeagueLast 32 Group: 2003
Finder MastersLast 16 Group: 2000
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 32: 2004, 2006
UK OpenQuarter-Final: 2005
Desert ClassicLast 16: 2005
Other tournament wins
Belgium National Championship1997, 1998, 1999, 2003
Belgium Gold Cup1998, 2002, 2004
Dortmund Open1998, 1999, 2002
Swedish Open1999
German Gold Cup2006
Updated on 9 June 2019.

Erik Clarys (born 18 October 1968) is a Belgian former professional darts player who competed in events of the British Darts Organisation (BDO) and Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). Nicknamed "The Sheriff", he was known for his unorthodox way of scoring and finishing which made him popular with fans.