Dave Lee (darts player) Dave Lee (darts player) Dave Lee (born 28 November 1956) is a retired English professional darts player who played for the British Darts Organisation from the 1970s, 1980s & 1990s. Lee made his World Professional Darts Championship debut in 1983, defeating Canada's Tony Holyoake in the first round before losing in the second round to Eric Bristow. After a first round exit in 1985, Lee made it to the second round in 1986 and 1987. Lee made a total of four appearances in the World Championship but never made it to the quarter finals. Lee also played in the Winmau
1997 BDO World Darts Championship recent occasion that this has occurred. The prize money was £152,400. There was also a 9 Dart Checkout prize of £52,000, along with a High Checkout prize of £1,600. 1997 BDO World Darts Championship The 1997 Embassy World Professional Darts Championship was held from 4–12 January 1997 at the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green, Surrey. It was won by Les Wallace, who became the second Scotsman to become World Darts Champion after Jocky Wilson won it twice in 1982 and 1989. Wallace defeated Wales' Marshall James 6-3 in the final. Wallace also became the first left-handed player to win