This February, Marston’s will challenge darts teams up and down the country to see if they have what it takes to get their hands on £10,000 - and The Burnt Oak is one of those collectives who will step up to the oche.
Following the success of last year’s tournament, the Cool Hand Cup is back. This time Marston’s and Luke Humphries have teamed up to find the UK’s best darts team, challenging them to take on the fan-favourite 501 game.
More than 500 pubs will be hosting four-week, round robin leagues between February 2 and March 1, with teams of four invited to sign up to participate in a traditional game of 501 darts.
Team captains have until January 25 to sign up their teams, either online or via QR code in their local pub.
Following the leagues, teams with the highest number of points will advance to a Regional Knockout in March, competing to be one of 16 teams that advance to the Grand Final.
Winning regional teams whisked away to Marston’s answer to Ally Pally, competing in a knockout tournament, to see if they can be crowned the ultimate champions.
The winners will take home that £10,000 and the coveted Cool Hand Cup trophy, as well as winning the chance to play against multiple major tournament winner, Luke Humphries.
“The pub is a special place for me and my family, and I grew up playing darts at my local," Luke said, "Having the opportunity to meet players from up and down the country last year was fantastic, and I’m delighted to be working with Marston’s again to bring back the Cool Hand Cup.
"This year we’re on the lookout for the UK’s best team for me to take on and I’m already looking forward to the Grand Final. See you at the oche!”
