Terry Jenkins

Terry Jenkins, born on September 26, 1963, in Ledbury, England, is a former professional darts player known by his nicknames “The Raging Bull” and “Tucker.” He embarked on his darts journey in 1977, spending early years in the British Darts Organisation (BDO) before transitioning to the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) in 2003. Jenkins quickly climbed the PDC world rankings, showcasing his talent in tour events. His early achievements include winning the Primus Masters in 2005, followed by the Antwerp Open and Open Hotel Zwartewater titles in 2006. He also reached the quarter-finals of the World Masters in 2003 while still competing in the BDO circuit.

Throughout his career, Jenkins demonstrated remarkable consistency, reaching a peak ranking of world number four. A significant period for Jenkins was 2007, where he reached the semi-finals of the Premier League Darts, ultimately losing to Phil Taylor in the final. This year also saw him win two PDPA Players Championships: the Antwerp Darts Trophy and the Isle Wight Players Championship at Hayling Island. He continued his strong form by reaching the final of the Las Vegas Desert Classic and the World Matchplay in the same year, though again falling short in both finals. Jenkins’ career is marked by nine major PDC televised finals appearances, consistently positioning him among the sport’s elite for over a decade.

Jenkins maintained his presence at the top level of darts for many years, participating in 13 PDC World Darts Championships and reaching the semi-finals in 2011. He secured numerous Players Championship titles, including victories in 2007 (Antwerp Trophy, Hayling Island), 2008 (Kilarney), 2009 (Bobby Bourn Memorial), 2014 (Crawley), and 2015 (Barnsley). Notably, he achieved a nine-dart finish during the 2014 PDC World Darts Championship against Per Laursen. In 2014, he reached his eighth major PDC final at the UK Open, and his second major final of the year at the European Championship. Jenkins announced his semi-retirement from the PDC circuit after the 2017 World Championship, citing the demands of travel.