THE PDC circuit will resume with a World Series of Darts treble-header during August, with the final spots in Perth, Sydney and Auckland still to be decided in the Qualifiers ahead of each event.
The year's opening two events saw Michael van Gerwen win his third successive Dubai Duty Free Darts Masters title in May before Phil Taylor claimed victory in the inaugural Zipang Casino Japan Darts Masters in June.
They are joined by Gary Anderson, Adrian Lewis, Peter Wright, James Wade, Raymond van Barneveld and Stephen Bunting for the remaining three World Series of Darts events, where they will take on eight Oceanic representatives in each event.
The second TABtouch Perth Darts Masters will kick off the three events from August 14-16 at the HBF Stadium.
Australian World Cup stars Simon Whitlock and Paul Nicholson and Perth's emerging star Kyle Anderson are joined by DPA Australian Grand Prix leader Loz Ryder, DPNZ Qualifier Craig Caldwell and DOSH Qualifier David Platt.
The final two places will be finalised on August 8-9 in the Qualifiers at the Rendezvous Hotel in Scarborough, with one player per day winning their place in the main event.
Platt sealed his place through a knockout staged by DOSH (Darts of the Southern Hemisphere), defeating youngster Tyson Hoefel 6-1 in the final, with Beau Anderson and Wayne Clegg reaching the semis and Tony David, Barry Gardner, Damon Heta and Conan Ugle losing out in the last eight.
The Sydney Darts Masters will also feature Whitlock, Nicholson, Ryder and Caldwell, with Platt qualifying as the DPA Australian Grand Prix number two.
The final three places will come from the Qualifiers at the Warilla Bowls Club from August 17-19. For entries, visit www.dartplayersaustralia.com.
The inaugural Auckland Darts Masters also sees Whitlock and Nicholson in action, with Platt being the DPA Qualifier and Rob Szabo qualifying as the DPNZ's number one.
In addition, four Qualifiers will come from events to be held from August 25-27 at the Swanson Memorial RSA, Auckland. For entries, visit www.dartplayers.co.nz.
Ranking points will be issued following all three World Series of Darts events, with the leading eight players from the final standings qualifying for the World Series of Darts Finals in Glasgow in November.
Tickets for all three World Series of Darts tournaments are still available from the links below.
TABtouch Perth Darts Masters
HBF Stadium, August 14-16
PDC Representatives:
Michael van Gerwen
Phil Taylor
Gary Anderson
Adrian Lewis
Peter Wright
James Wade
Raymond van Barneveld
Stephen Bunting
Oceanic Representatives:
Simon Whitlock
Paul Nicholson
Kyle Anderson
Loz Ryder
Craig Caldwell
David Platt
2x Qualifiers
Qualifying Events:
August 8-9 at Rendezvous Hotel, Scarborough (one player per day qualifies)
Tickets: www.downunderevents.com.au
Sydney Darts Masters
Qantas Credit Union Arena, August 20-22
PDC Representatives:
Michael van Gerwen
Phil Taylor
Gary Anderson
Adrian Lewis
Peter Wright
James Wade
Raymond van Barneveld
Stephen Bunting
Oceanic Representatives:
Simon Whitlock
Paul Nicholson
Loz Ryder
David Platt
Craig Caldwell
3x Qualifiers
Qualifying Events:
August 17-19, Warilla Bowls Club, NSW (one player per day qualifies). See www.dartplayersaustralia.com for details.
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au
Auckland Darts Masters
Trusts Arena, August 28-30
PDC Representatives:
Michael van Gerwen
Phil Taylor
Gary Anderson
Adrian Lewis
Peter Wright
James Wade
Raymond van Barneveld
Stephen Bunting
Oceanic Representatives:
Simon Whitlock
Paul Nicholson
David Platt
Rob Szabo
4x Qualifiers
Qualifying Events:
August 25-27 at the Swanson Memorial RSA, Auckland (four players qualify). See www.dartplayers.co.nz for details.
Tickets: www.thetrustsarena.co.nz