Terry Jenkins facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Terry Jenkins
Jenkins in 2010
Personal information
Nickname	"Tucker" "The Bull"
Born	(1963-09-26) 26 September 1963 (age 61) Ledbury, England
Darts information
Playing darts since	1977
Darts	21g Unicorn Signature
Laterality	Right-handed
Walk-on music	"Wooly Bully" by Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs preceded opening to "Supermoon" by Garden Centre
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO	1993–2003
PDC	2003–2018
BDO majors – best performances
World Masters	Quarter-final: 2003
World Darts Trophy	Quarter-final: 2007
Int. Darts League	Group Stage: 2007
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'ship	Semi-final: 2011
World Matchplay	Runner-up: 2007, 2009
World Grand Prix	Runner-up: 2006, 2007
Grand Slam	Runner-up: 2008
Premier League	Runner-up: 2007
Desert Classic	Runner-up: 2007
European Ch'ship	Runner-up: 2014
UK Open	Runner-up: 2014
Players Ch'ship Finals	Quarter-final: 2011, 2014
Masters	Quarter-final: 2015
Other tournament wins
Antwerp Open 2005, 2006, 2007 Bob Anderson Classic 2004 Open Hotel Zwartewater 2005, 2006 Open Oust Nederland 2003 Sunparks Masters 2005 Swindon Open 2006 UK Open Qualifier 2012 ADC Red Dragon National Singles 2022 Players Championships (x6) 2007 (x2), 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015

Terry Jenkins, born on September 26, 1963, is a former professional darts player from England. He was known by his nickname, The Bull, though he also used "Tucker" for a while. Terry became one of the best darts players, reaching as high as third in the darts world rankings. He also made it to the finals of nine big darts tournaments shown on TV, organized by the PDC.

Terry Jenkins' Darts Career

Many people think Terry Jenkins only played in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). However, he actually started his career in the British Darts Organisation (BDO) in the early 1990s. He even reached the quarter-finals of the World Masters in 2003.

Terry started to become well-known in the PDC around 2005. He won several smaller tournaments, like the Primus Masters in 2005, and the Antwerp Open and Open Hotel Zwartewater titles in 2006. In October 2006, he showed his skills on TV, reaching the quarter-finals of the 2006 Las Vegas Desert Classic and the final of the 2006 World Grand Prix. Even though he lost to Phil Taylor, his strong performance helped him reach sixth place in the world rankings. This also earned him a spot in the important 2007 Premier League.

2007: Reaching Major Finals

In 2007, Terry had a fantastic year. He made it to the semi-finals of the 2007 Premier League Darts and beat world champion Raymond van Barneveld. He then played Phil Taylor in the final but lost. Still, he earned his biggest prize money of £40,000. Around this time, fans really started to like him.

He continued to win other events, including two PDPA Players Championships. He also reached the final of the Las Vegas Desert Classic, where he lost to Raymond van Barneveld. Terry's great form continued at the World Matchplay. He beat Phil Taylor in the semi-finals, but then lost to James Wade in the final. He also played in the Grand Slam of Darts and reached the quarter-finals.

2008: A Challenging Year

The year 2008 started tough for Terry. He lost in the first round of the 2008 PDC World Championship to Kirk Shepherd. This loss affected his confidence, and he had some early exits from major tournaments. Despite these challenges, Terry remained a top player, staying at number 5 in the world rankings. He did have a good run at the 2008 Grand Slam of Darts, reaching the final before losing to Phil Taylor.

2009: Strong Comeback

Terry had a much better year in 2009. He won the Bobby Bourn Memorial Players Championship. He reached the quarter-finals of both the 2009 Las Vegas Desert Classic and the UK Open. His best performance was at the 2009 World Matchplay Darts, where he reached the final again, but lost to Phil Taylor. This strong showing guaranteed him a spot in the 2010 Premier League Darts. He also made it to the semi-finals of the 2009 World Grand Prix Darts and the 2009 Grand Slam of Darts.

2010: Ups and Downs

In 2010, Terry reached the third round of the 2010 PDC World Darts Championship, but then lost to Simon Whitlock. He had a close match against Phil Taylor at the 2010 Players Championship Finals, losing 8–7. However, the 2010 Premier League Darts was his toughest Premier League season, as he finished in last place.

After some criticism, Terry showed his fighting spirit. He reached the semi-finals of the 2010 European Championship Darts, losing a very close match to Phil Taylor. He also had a decent run at the 2010 Grand Slam of Darts, reaching the quarter-finals.

2011: World Championship Semi-Final

Terry started the 2011 World Championship with a close win against Joe Cullen. He then had convincing victories over Steve Brown and Mark Walsh. In the quarter-finals, he beat Wes Newton and even hit his first televised 170 checkout (a perfect way to finish a game). He reached the semi-finals, where he lost to Gary Anderson.

Following this, Terry was a wildcard entry for the Premier League Darts. He had some good matches, including a draw against world champion Adrian Lewis, but also faced some tough losses.

2012: Quarter-Finals and Close Calls

Terry had another strong showing at the 2012 World Championship, reaching the quarter-finals. He came back from 3–0 down against defending champion Adrian Lewis to make it 3–3, but eventually lost.

In May, Terry won his first tournament in three years, a UK Open Qualifier. At the UK Open itself, he reached the quarter-finals. He also made it to his third World Matchplay semi-final, but narrowly lost to James Wade.

2013: A Nine-Darter in the Championship League

At the 2013 World Championship, Terry reached the last 16, but lost to Andy Hamilton. He also had a great performance at the 2013 Championship League Darts. He won his group and then beat Gary Anderson and Michael van Gerwen in the finals. In the final against Van Gerwen, Terry won even though Van Gerwen hit a nine-dart finish (a perfect game in darts!).

2014: Another Nine-Darter and UK Open Final

Terry made history at the 2014 World Championship. He threw a nine-dart finish in his first-round match against Per Laursen, becoming only the sixth player to do so in the tournament's history. Despite this amazing feat, he lost the match.

In March, Terry reached his eighth major PDC final at the 2014 UK Open. He had impressive wins, including beating world number one and world champion Michael van Gerwen in the semi-finals. However, he lost in the final to Adrian Lewis. This strong performance earned him £25,000 and kept him in the top 20 players. He also reached the final of the European Championship, but lost to Van Gerwen, making it nine major finals without a win.

2015: More Strong Performances

In 2015, Terry reached the third round of the 2015 World Championship, losing to Michael van Gerwen. He also made it to the quarter-finals of the Masters after beating Phil Taylor. Terry reached his first European Tour final at the 2015 Gibraltar Darts Trophy, but again lost to Van Gerwen. In September, on his 52nd birthday, he won a Players Championship event, showing he still had what it takes.

2016: Continued Participation

Terry continued to play in major tournaments in 2016. He reached the second round of the 2016 World Championship and the fourth round of the 2016 UK Open. He also had a very close match in a Players Championship final, losing 6–5 to Gary Anderson.

2017: Semi-Retirement

After the 2017 World Championship, Terry Jenkins announced he would be semi-retiring from the main PDC circuit. He explained that the constant travel for tournaments was becoming too much. He planned to do more exhibition matches and focus on his hobby of buying and selling antiques. In his last World Championship match, he lost a very close game to Benito van de Pas. Because he played fewer tournaments after this, he did not qualify for the 2018 World Championship.

Terry Jenkins has not played in any professional darts tournaments since November 2018.

Terry Jenkins' World Championship Results

Terry Jenkins made his PDC World Darts Championship debut in 2005. Here are his results:

PDC World Championship Results

• 2005: Third round (lost to Ronnie Baxter 2–4)
• 2006: Second round (lost to Andy Hamilton 1–4)
• 2007: Quarter-finals (lost to Andy Hamilton 4–5)
• 2008: First round (lost to Kirk Shepherd 2–3)
• 2009: First round (lost to Dennis Smith 1–3)
• 2010: Third round (lost to Simon Whitlock 2–4)
• 2011: Semi-finals (lost to Gary Anderson 2–6)
• 2012: Quarter-finals (lost to Adrian Lewis 3–5)
• 2013: Third round (lost to Andy Hamilton 1–4)
• 2014: First round (lost to Per Laursen 2–3)
• 2015: Third round (lost to Michael van Gerwen 1–4)
• 2016: Second round (lost to Mark Webster 0–4)
• 2017: Second round (lost to Benito van de Pas 3–4)

World Seniors Darts Championship Results

• 2022: Semi-finals (lost to Martin Adams 2–4)
• 2023: Second round (lost to Mark Dudbridge 1–3)

Terry Jenkins' Major Finals

Terry Jenkins reached nine major PDC televised finals during his career, but unfortunately, he was the runner-up in all of them.

Outcome	No.	Year	Championship	Opponent in the final	Score
Runner-up	1.	2006	World Grand Prix	Phil Taylor	4–7 (sets)
Runner-up	2.	2007	Premier League	Phil Taylor	6–16 (legs)
Runner-up	3.	2007	Las Vegas Desert Classic	Raymond van Barneveld	6–13 (legs)
Runner-up	4.	2007	World Matchplay	James Wade	7–18 (legs)
Runner-up	5.	2007	World Grand Prix	James Wade	3–6 (sets)
Runner-up	6.	2008	Grand Slam	Phil Taylor	9–18 (legs)
Runner-up	7.	2009	World Matchplay	Phil Taylor	4–18 (legs)
Runner-up	8.	2014	UK Open	Adrian Lewis	1–11 (legs)
Runner-up	9.	2014	European Championship	van Gerwen, MichaelMichael van Gerwen	4–11 (legs)

PDC European Tour Finals

Terry also reached one PDC European Tour final:

Outcome	No.	Year	Championship	Opponent in the final	Score
Runner-up	1.	2015	Gibraltar Darts Trophy	Gerwen, Michael vanMichael van Gerwen	3–6 (legs)

Nine-Dart Finishes

A nine-dart finish is the perfect game in darts, achieved by hitting a score of 501 in just nine throws. Terry Jenkins achieved one televised nine-dart finish:

Terry Jenkins' Televised Nine-Dart Finishes

Date	Opponent	Tournament	Method	Prize
14 December 2013	Per Laursen	World Championship	3 x T20; 3 x T20; T20, T19, D12	£15,000