About Desert Classic 2009
In 2009, the eighth and final edition of the Las Vegas Desert Classic was played from 1 to July 5. For the fourth year in a row the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino was the host of the tournament. Phil Taylor was again the best in the desert and this time defeated his great rival Raymond van Barneveld in the final 13-11.
The tournament had relatively few surprises. Seven of the eight highest ranked players were in the quarterfinals and in the semi-finals the numbers 1 to 4 in the world. Phil Taylor defeated John Part in the semi-finals with 10-1 and Raymond van Barneveld was too strong for James Wade beating him 11-6.
After 2009 the tournament disappears from the calendar. The lack of public interest and TV station Sky Sports dropping out of as the tournament broadcaster means the end of the torunament, which was very popular among the players.
Competitors Of Desert Classic 2009
Gary Anderson
Ronnie Baxter
Louis Blundell
Scott Burnett
Jamie Caven
Bill Davis
Andy Hamilton
Phillip Hazel
Jelle Klaasen
Colin Lloyd
Peter Manley
Wayne Mardle
Colin Monk
Wes Newton
Colin Osborne
Kevin Painter
Dennis Priestley
Co Stompé
Mark Walsh
Chris White
Simon Whitlock
Peter Wright
Darin Young
Vincent van der Voort
Callers Of Desert Classic 2009
Desert Classic 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
