Two time World Champion Gary Anderson will return to the Oche this weekend in an effort to retain his UK Open crown.
Anderson, who pulled out of the Premier League due to a back injury, has not played a competitive game since his 6-1 World Championship Semi-final defeat to Michael van Gerwen.
Anderson’s decision to defend his title came after the PDC announced the full field of players for the event which starts at Butlin’s in Mindhead on Friday Afternoon.
The news was also confirmed by his manufacturer Unicorn Darts who said: ” ‘The Flying Scotsman’ Gary Anderson will return to action and defend his Ladbrokes UK Open title at the Butlin’s Minehead Resort, this coming weekend.”
The tournament has gone through some pivotal changes this year with the field expanded from 128 players to 160 with all PDC Tour Card holders getting automatic invites instead of playing qualifiers.
As usual the likes of van Gerwen, Anderson and Cross will be joined by Riley’s amateurs who won through various events across the country.
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