East Sussex teenager's dream to become the next Luke Littler
A promising young darts player from Lewes is hoping to break through to the the World's PDC level. Liam, who is studying Level 3 Sports at East Sussex College, has already won numerous trophies in competitions. The 16-year-old, who idolises the current world number six Dave Chisnall, started playing the sport when he was 12.He is aiming to follow in Luke Littler's footsteps, as the 18-year-old begins the defence of his Premier League title on Thursday.
Liam's father saw potential in the youngster when he was 14, so signed him up to play for the Lewes Darts League at The Dorset pub in the town.The teenager won the Lewes Darts League men's singles title for 2024/25, becoming the youngest player to clinch the trophy. This title has special place in his heart because the day before the final, he lost his grandfather to cancer. Liam also plays for the Sussex Youth Darts Team, which won the Under 18s category in 2024/25. His mother, Donna, said: "As parents we are extremely proud of Liam and what he has achieved in a short amount of time."Liam is very focused and dedicated with his darts. As parents we will support him on this wonderful journey and wish him lots of success."
Liam also won the Eastbourne Darts Weekend Open youth competition in January, on his debut. Donna added: "Liam is taking part in the Development Tour, which will help him to progress to PDC Level which is the standard of Luke Littler and Rob Cross. Hopefully Liam will make it big one day."It's great to see younger players wanting to get involved with darts and away from their computers."Liam will be competing across the country, and in Germany, this year and his family is raising money to support his aspirations.
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