Pub chain challenges punters to beat the clock and take on ‘Cool Hand’ Luke
Amateur players across the nation will have the opportunity to dart to their local and take part in a timed ‘around the clock’ challenge, to be in with the chance of winning £5,000 and a place at the Grand Final.
The Cool Hand Cup will take place in over 700 pubs across the UK, including 115 in Wales, starting with launch parties to rival the atmosphere at Ally Pally, taking place from Monday 3rd – Thursday 6th February. The last chance to get on the leaderboard will be at Final Throw events on Thursday 13th March.
Guests are invited to step up to the oche and go around the clock, from one to 20, finishing on the bullseye. The challenge can be attempted by players as many times as they like throughout the competition period. Times must be submitted via a dedicated tournament microsite, where local, regional, and national leaderboards will reveal the best of the best.
The current Darts World No. 1, 2024 World Matchplay Champion and the reigning Players Championship Final Champion, Luke Humphries, will be the first to take on the challenge, setting the time for guests to try and beat. Luke is also a former Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Champion and holds 18 senior PDC titles.
The top 2 players from each regional leader board will be whisked away by Marston’s to compete in a Grand Final, with all food, travel and accommodation expenses covered for them and one guest.
The 4 players with the fastest times will automatically proceed to the quarter finals, with the remaining 8 competing to continue their journey at the Grand Final. A series of play-offs will determine who will take home the cup and play Luke Humphries in the last match of the night.
The winner will take home £5,000 in cash, £180 Marston’s Love My Local gift card, a set of Luke Humphries Red Dragon darts and of course, the Cool Hand Cup trophy.
None of the finalists will go home empty-handed, as 2nd place will receive a £150 Marston’s gift card, 3rd place will receive a £100 Marston’s gift card and all finalists will also receive a set of Luke Humphries Red Dragon darts.
Neil Campbell, Chief Operating Officer at Marston’s, said: “We’ve seen the popularity of darts skyrocket in the last year, with new and exciting breakthrough players and the return of Bullseye. Dart boards are at the heart of so many of our pubs across the UK and we’re so excited to team up with Luke Humphries to give our guests an even bigger reason to visit and try their hand at winning a truly money-can’t-buy prize. Let the games begin!”
Pubs taking part
Pubs taking part include:
Swansea
Black Boy in Killay, Vivian Arms in Sketty, Hen Dderwen in Sketty Park and Cockett Inn in Cockett.
Neath Port Talbot
Twelve Knights in Port Talbot and Pontardawe Inn in Pontardawe.
Carmarthenshire
Sessile Oak in Llanelli, Tafarn-Y-Felin in Felinfoel, Great Western in Ammanford, Tafarn-Y-Phoenix in Gorslas, Caraway in Pensarn, Tafarn Tanerdy in Carmarthen and Savoy Country Inn in St Clears.
Bridgend
Seagull Hotel in Porthcawl, Ancient Briton in Porthcawl, Ty-Risha Alehouse in Pen-y-cae Red Dragon in Bridgend, Two Brewers in Bridgend, Cherry Laurel in Bridgend and Watermill in Ogmore.
Pembrokeshire
Kimberley Hotel in Milford Haven, Royal George in Pembroke, Dragon Inn in Narberth, Harbour Inn in Solva and Grove Hotel in St Davids.
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