Luke Humphries (Darts Player) Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Girlfriend, Biography & More
Luke Humphries (born 11 February 1995, Age: 28 years old) is an English professional darts player who has risen to the top of the sport remarkably. He is the current World No. 1 and World Champion, as well as the reigning World Grand Prix champion, Grand Slam of Darts champion, and Players Championship Finals champion.
He is also the oldest player to win the PDC World Youth Championship, which he did in 2019. Nicknamed “Cool Hand Luke”, Humphries has shown remarkable composure, skill, and consistency in his performances, earning him the respect and admiration of fans and fellow players alike.
Early Life and Career
Humphries was born on February 11, 1995, in Newbury, Berkshire, England. He started playing darts at the age of 15 and soon showed his talent and potential. He joined the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) in 2011 and competed in various events and tours. He won five PDC Development Tour titles in 2017, finishing top of the Development Tour Order of Merit.
This earned him a place in the 2018 PDC World Darts Championship, where he made his debut and lost to Jeff Smith in the first round. He also received a PDC Tour Card for the 2018 and 2019 seasons, which allowed him to participate in more tournaments and gain more experience.
Luke Humphries Wiki/Bio
| Name | Luke Humphries |
| Nickname | Cool Hand Luke |
| Date of Birth | February 11, 1995 |
| Place of Birth | Newbury, Berkshire, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Playing Darts Since | 2010 |
| Darts | 22g Red Dragon |
| Walk-on Music | Cake by the Ocean by DNCE |
| PDC Tour Card | 2018–present |
| Current World Ranking | 1 |
| Partner | Kayley Jones |
| Children | Grace, Rowan Ellis |
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| Wikipedia | Luke_Humphries |
| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance
Humphries is a tall and fit dart player, who stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch. He has recently lost a significant amount of weight, around 10 kgs, by adopting a healthy lifestyle and diet. He has brown hair and blue eyes, and often wears glasses.
He prefers to use torpedo-styled mid-balanced darts, which he has been using for over three years. He has a tattoo of a dart on his right arm, and another tattoo of his nickname, “Cool Hand Luke”, on his left arm.
Net Worth and Income Sources
Luke has an estimated net worth of around $1.5 million. Most of his income comes from his career as a professional dart player, where he has earned over $2 million in prize money. He ranks fifth on the PDC prize money list after earning $647,000 in 2021 and 2022.
He has won several major titles, including the World Grand Prix, the Grand Slam of Darts, the Players Championship Finals in 2023, and the PDC World Youth Championship in 2019. He also has some sponsorship deals with Winmau Darts, Keuken Concurrent, and Leyland Trade.
Parents and Siblings
Luke Humphries was born on February 11, 1995, in Newbury, Berkshire, England. His parents raised him in Newbury, but their names and occupations are not publicly known. He has a brother named Stuart, who also worked as a roofer with their father, Mark. Humphries followed his father and brother into the roofing business, before pursuing his dart-throwing career full-time. He has not revealed if he has any other siblings or relatives.
Breakthrough and Success
Humphries had his breakthrough year in 2019, when he reached the quarter-finals of the 2019 PDC World Darts Championship, beating Adam Hunt, Stephen Bunting, Dimitri Van den Bergh, and defending champion Rob Cross, before losing to Michael Smith. He also won the 2019 PDC World Youth Championship, beating Adam Gawlas 6–0 in the final, becoming the oldest player to do so in its history. He was also selected as one of the nine ‘contenders’ to replace the injured Gary Anderson in the 2019 Premier League, and played a one-off match against Gerwyn Price in Exeter, drawing 6–6.
Humphries continued his impressive form in 2020, reaching the quarter-finals of the 2020 PDC World Darts Championship, before losing to eventual champion Peter Wright. He was once again selected for the Premier League, this time under the tag of ‘challenger’. He faced Gary Anderson in Exeter and became the first challenger to win their game, beating him 7–5. He also won the PDC Home Tour 2, a series of online tournaments held during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Humphries reached new heights in 2021, when he made his first major televised final at the 2021 UK Open in March, losing to James Wade 11–5. He also won his first European Tour event, the Czech Darts Open, beating Michael van Gerwen 8–7 in the final. He followed this up with two more European Tour titles, the European Darts Grand Prix and the European Darts Matchplay, both in 2022. He also won four Players Championship events in 2022 and 2023 and reached the semi-finals of the World Series of Darts Finals in 2023.
Humphries achieved his ultimate dream in 2024, when he became the World Champion, beating Gerwyn Price 7–4 in the final of the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship. He also became the World No. 1 for the first time in his career, overtaking Price in the rankings. He then went on to win three more major titles in 2023, the World Grand Prix, the Grand Slam of Darts, and the Players Championship Finals, completing a remarkable year of dominance and success. He also won the Ballon d’Art trophy, an award given to the best darts player of the year.
PDC World Champion Final
Luke Humphries, the new world number one, became the PDC world champion for the first time in his career, after a thrilling 7-6 victory over 16-year-old Luke Littler in the final at Alexandra Palace on Sunday night. Humphries, who had previously reached the semi-finals in 2021 and 2022, showed his nerve and resilience in a tense and dramatic match, which went to a sudden-death leg after both players missed match darts.
Littler, the youngest finalist in the history of the tournament, had stunned the darting world with his remarkable run, which included wins over former champions Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen. He also averaged 105 in the quarter-finals against Brendan Dolan, and 103 in the semi-finals against Dave Chisnall.
The final was watched by a capacity crowd of 3,000 fans, who created a raucous atmosphere and cheered both players throughout the match. It was also broadcast live on Sky Sports and other networks around the world, attracting millions of viewers.
Titles
- PDC World Darts Championship (2024)
- World Grand Prix (2023)
- Grand Slam of Darts (2023)
- Players Championship Finals (2023)
- PDC World Youth Championship (2019)
- European Tour (x4)
- Players Championship (x6)
- PDC Home Tour 2 (2020)
- PDC Challenge Tour (2017)
- PDC Development Tour (x11)
Personal Life, Spouse & Kids
Humphries is currently in a relationship with Kayley Jones, whom he married in 2021. They have two children, a daughter named Grace, born in 2013, and a son named Rowan Ellis, born on October 9, 2022.
Humphries is active on social media and has over 21.2k followers on Instagram, where he posts photos of himself and his family. He also has over 31.5k followers on Twitter, where he interacts with his fans and fellow players. Humphries is known for his friendly and humble personality and his passion for the sport of darts.
Trivia
- Humphries started playing darts at the age of 15 and joined the PDC in 2011.
- He had his breakthrough year in 2019 when he reached the quarter-finals of the World Championship and won the World Youth Championship.
- He reached new heights in 2021 when he made his first major final at the UK Open and won his first European Tour event.
- Humphries achieved his ultimate dream in 2024 when he became the World Champion and the World No. 1.
- Luke is married to Kayley Jones, and they have two children.
- Humphries is active on social media and has a large fan base.
- Luke is known for his friendly and humble personality and his passion for the sport of darts.
Luke is an English professional darts player who is the current World No. 1 and World Champion. He is also the reigning World Grand Prix champion, Grand Slam of Darts champion, and Players Championship Finals champion. He is the oldest player to win the PDC World Youth Championship, which he did in 2019. He is nicknamed “Cool Hand Luke” for his calm and composed demeanor. He is married to Kayley Jones, and they have two children. He is active on social media, and has a large fan base. He is one of the most successful and popular darts players of his generation.
