Both players produced elite-level darts throughout the day, and the final did not disappoint. Lane, who had been in excellent form all tournament, averaged 88.68 in defeat, while Duff — the reigning World Champion and one of the sport’s most consistent performers — averaged 84.37 in victory, showing once again why he remains one of the most respected names on the circuit.
Duff’s road to the title was one of steady excellence. He began his knockout campaign with a 4–1 victory over Jamie Hughes, before dispatching rising star Jack Nankervis 4–2 in the Last 16. In the quarter-finals, Duff produced a classy display to defeat Chas Barstow 4–2, averaging 86.75, before putting on a dominant semi-final performance against Ross Lowe, winning 4–0 with a 89.73 average to book his place in the final.
Harry Lane, meanwhile, was one of the stories of the tournament. After coming through a tough Top 32 clash with Archie Self, Lane raised his level with every round. A 4–2 win over Joe Croft in the Last 16 was followed by a gripping 4–3 quarter-final victory against Nick Fullwell, where both players produced high scoring and big checkouts. In the semi-final, Lane was unstoppable, averaging 92.49 in a clinical 4–0 win over Pat Scurfield — one of the tournament’s best individual performances.
Other standout performances came from Chas Barstow, who hit a 103.66 average in his 4–0 Top 32 win over Matt Dicken, and from Nick Fullwell, who continued his fine run of form with consistent mid- to high-70s averages. Ross Lowe impressed with his steady progression, beating Darren Johnson and Cliff Prior en route to the semi-finals, while Pat Scurfield also shone, taking out Tyler Radlett and Jeff Smith before bowing out in the last four.
The quality extended deep into the field — Darren Johnson’s 93.85 average in the Top 16 win over Sam Palmer was one of the event’s highest, and Jack Nankervis continued to impress following his recent England Classic Youth title, recording an 86.11 average in his Top 32 victory. The consistency across the board reflected the increasing depth and professionalism within the men’s game.
As the crowd at Seal Bay Resort rose in appreciation, Neil Duff lifted the trophy as the England Masters Open Champion, sealing yet another major title with trademark composure. His accuracy under pressure and experience on the big stage once again proved decisive, while Harry Lane’s remarkable run confirmed him as one of the most exciting emerging players in English darts.
The 2025 England Masters Open delivered everything fans could hope for — drama, quality, and respect between every player who took to the stage — a testament to the growing stature of the event and the continued excellence of those who compete within it.
