Darts legend Phil Taylor has been honored by Guinness World Records eight years after ending his professional career. The 65-year-old Englishman received multiple official certificates for records he set during his illustrious career, presented during a live interview with BBC Radio Stoke by Guinness adjudicator Will Munford.
Taylor was recognized for four historic achievements. He received a certificate for the most World Matchplay titles, having won the Blackpool event sixteen times. Another certificate acknowledged his six Premier League titles, a record at the time, though Michael van Gerwen later surpassed it. A third record was for his eleven World Grand Prix victories, an unparalleled feat in the double-start format. The fourth certificate was for his most famous record: sixteen world titles in darts, comprising two in the BDO and fourteen in the PDC, with his last world title coming in 2013 when he defeated Michael van Gerwen in the final.
Will Munford, the Guinness World Records adjudicator, said, "It is my absolute pleasure to come up from London. Because we have never had the opportunity to give you your certificates and give you your recognition from us for all you achieved through your career. So I have four Guinness World Records titles to present to you. Congratulations, Phil you are officially amazing. Phil is an absolute legend and a personal hero – so what a great day 'in the office'." Taylor reacted with surprise, stating, "Thank you. I’m chuffed to bits. I’m ever so proud. How nice. It is a real honour," and noted he has 'plenty of room' to display the certificates at home.
Taylor's career ended in early 2018 after losing the World Championship final at Alexandra Palace to Rob Cross. His dominance in the 1990s and 2000s set the standard for modern darts, influencing the sport's professionalization and player training methods. With this official recognition, his legacy gains another symbolic chapter, cementing his status as a benchmark in darts history.
