Comeback Win for Winmau’s Eccles

RenFrew, Scotland  - England^s Tony Eccles saw off over 2000 competitors to win the Scottish Open by 5- 3 from Robbie Green in the final.

Tony rounded off his return to the BDO with a superb display that saw him edge past many top players including Stephen Bunting, Martin McCloskey and Barry Copeland.

"It was an extremely tough day as the standard was so high in every round, but I managed to keep my nerve and I’m delighted with the win," Eccles said. "With the slate wiped clean at the start of every year, it^s great to be back in the BDO and I^m really looking forward to trying to qualify for the major events this year".

42 year old Eccles takes home a £2250.00 cheque with his 10th career BDO win and first major victory since the Norway Open in 2007.