WDF World Cup VIII was held from 2 till 5 October 1991 in the Dutch seaside town of Zandvoort. Not in a hotel or resort as is usually the case, but in the Gran Dorado bungalow holiday park. No less than 32 countries were present at the oche in the men’s event, which was a record. Five countries leave their ladies at home, but with 27 the upward trend is also maintained for the ladies. Among those 32 countries were five debuting countries; Russia, Luxembourg, Greece, Austria and the African Uganda.
The England men squad had plenty of choice in players and could even leave home this fabulous foursome: World Champion Dennis Priestley, number two in the world Mike Gregory, former world champion Bob Anderson and the 1989 Winmau World Masters Peter Evison. Of course, the big question was which country could prevent the English team of claiming their seventh consecutive overall title.
The overall title was won for the seventh consecutive time by England, John Lowe, Eric Bristow, Phil Taylor & Alan Warriner collecting a total of 124 points. Wales takes the silver with 95 points. Australia wins bronze for the third time with 75 points. Belgium lands just outside the medals and comes in fourth with 63 points. Finland finishes fifth with 49 points.
Overall ranking
1 - 124 points England
2 - 95 points Wales
3 - 75 points Australia
4 - 63 points Belgium
5 - 49 points Finland
6 - 45 points Scotland / United States
8 - 31 points Ireland Republic
9 - 26 points Switzerland
10 - 21 points Canada
11 - 20 points Netherlands
12 - 19 points France
13 - 16 points Germany / Spain
15 - 10 points Denmark
16 - 8 points Norway / Philippines
18 - 6 points Japan / Singapore / Sweden
21 - 5 points Greece / Northern Ireland
23 - 4 points Austria / Kenya
25 - 3 points Bahamas / New Zealand
27 - 2 points Brazil / Uganda / Zimbabwe
30 - 0 points Italy / Luxembourg / Russia