Ted Hankey became the first BDO World champion of the new millenium when he eclipsed Ronnie Baxter 6 sets to 0 in a 46 minute final, taking the crown with a memorable 170 checkout.
The Count clocked up a record 48 maximums en route including 22 against Chris Mason in the semi-final with Mason contributing 16 of his own in a titanic struggle that is regarded as one of the finest matches ever played on television. The 38 maximums hit in total in this match is a long standing world record for a 9 set match.
Results:
First Round
Matt Clark 3 V 1 Wayne Mardle
Chris Mason 3 V 1 Raymond van Barneveld
Steve Beaton 3 V 0 Graham Hunt
Andy Fordham 3 V 0 Peter Johnstone
Steve Douglas 3 V 0 Gary Spedding
Ted Hankey 3 V 0 Bob Taylor
Kevin Painter 3 V 1 Paul Williams
Robbie Widdows 3 V 1 Andy Hayfield
Bobby George 3 V 0 Denis Ovens
Ronnie Baxter 3 V 0 Scott Wollaston
Colin Monk 3 V 2 Andy Jenkins
Richie Davies 3 V 0 Les Wallace
Co Stompe 3 V 2 Andy Smith
Steve Coote 3 V 2 Martin Adams
Steve Duke Snr 3 V 2 Sean Palfrey
Mervyn King 3 V 2 Les Fitton
2nd Round
Chris Mason 3 V 2 Matt Clark
Andy Fordham 3 V 0 Steve Beaton
Ted Hankey 3 V 0 Steve Douglas
Kevin Painter 3 V 1 Robbie Widdows
Ronnie Baxter 3 V 2 Bobby George
Colin Monk 3 V 0 Richie Davies
Co Stompe 3 V 1 Steve Coote
Mervyn King 3 V 0 Steve Duke Snr
Quarter Final
Chris Mason 5 V 3 Andy Fordham
Ted Hankey 5 V 2 Kevin Painter
Ronnie Baxter 5 V 4 Colin Monk
Co Stompe 5 V 2 Mervyn King
Semi Final
Ted Hankey 5 V 4 Chris Mason
Ronnie Baxter 5 V 2 Co Stompe
Final
Ted Hankey 6 V 0 Ronnie Baxter
Prize fund £182,000
Winners share £44,000
