The Hammer — PDC World Championship finalist in 2012 whose crowd-pleasing, high-energy style and popular personality made him one of Alexandra Palace's most beloved performers. Hamilton's run to the 2012 final as an unseeded outsider was one of the most popular stories in that decade of PDC darts.
Andy Hamilton was born in Sunderland, England on 18 April 1974. He established himself as a consistent PDC circuit performer across the 2000s and 2010s, with his finest result coming in the 2012 PDC World Championship where he reached the final — his best result at the sport's biggest stage. His all-action, enthusiastic style and obvious passion for the game made him a crowd favourite at Alexandra Palace.
PDC World Championship finalist 2012
His run to the 2012 PDC World Championship final was one of the most warmly received Alexandra Palace stories of the decade — a seasoned professional finally getting his moment on the biggest stage.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- PDC World Championship finalist 2012
- Multiple PDC ranking event wins