CANADIAN darts player and commentator John Part was inducted into the PDC Hall of Fame in 2017.
Here we take a look at the earnings of the legend nicknamed “Darth Maple” — both on and off the oche.
John Part’s darts career spans several decades — he’s still competing to this day — during which time he has achieved a remarkable level of success.
He’s a three-time World Champion, winning the BDO World Darts Championship in 1994 and the PDC World Championship in 2003 and 2008.
His most notable achievements include:
Part’s career earnings from tournaments have been significant.
John consistently performed well in major tournaments, maintaining a position in the top 16 of the world rankings for fourteen consecutive seasons.
This not only boosted his earnings, but also enhanced his marketability for sponsorships and endorsements.
According to SPORTbible, the all-time top 10 earners in the sport are:
While John’s playing career earnings are substantial, it reflects the growing financial rewards in professional darts over the past few decades.
The current PDC World Darts Championship offers a total prize pool of £2.5million, with the winner taking home £500,000.
Today’s top players have the potential to earn significantly more than their predecessors.
After retiring from professional darts in 2018, John Part transitioned into a successful career as a commentator, as well as competing in the World Senior Darts Tour and Championship Darts Circuit in North America.
As a respected figure in the game, his insights and analysis are valued in broadcasting.
While specific earnings from his punditry work are not publicly available, it’s common for former champions to command significant fees for their expert commentary.
So his net worth, to the best of our understanding, is around £1.2million — but that’s just from his playing days.
John’s continued involvement in the sport through commentary and participation in selected darts events has no doubt added these significant tournament earnings.
