Josh Rock delivered a stunning nine-darter in front of his home crowd in Belfast during Night Four of the Premier League Darts, though he ultimately lost his match 6-2 to Gian van Veen. The Northern Irishman, making his Premier League Darts debut this season, trailed 5-1 and struggled early but ignited in the seventh leg with back-to-back 180s followed by a 141 checkout to complete the perfect leg, sparking a huge outpouring of joy that required him to take a few minutes to compose himself.
Despite the loss, Rock's nine-darter earned him a lucrative bonus from tournament sponsor BetMGM: a set of darts made from 18 grams of pure gold, estimated to be worth £30,000. This prize far exceeded the £10,000 nightly bonus he missed out on in Belfast, making it a memorable night for the crowd favorite.
Stephen Bunting claimed the nightly title on Thursday evening in Belfast, but Rock's historic feat stole the show. The match saw Rock initially swept aside by van Veen, the current two-time World Youth Champion, before his dramatic comeback attempt culminated in the nine-darter, highlighting the high stakes and excitement of the Premier League Darts competition.
