The "Crawley Open" stays in Sussex thanks to Billingshurst star Tony Ayres (pictured) taking the title at a packed Labour Supporters Club in West Green. Fresh from recent wins at the Dorset and Chichester Open events, Tony dominated a 64 strong field which included top players from across the South of England. Last year's winner Jim Withers (Eastbourne), went out in the Quarter-Finals to Essex star James Allison in a high-scoring match.

Tony battled through five rounds to win this ever popular event, beating Crawley's Martin Burchell and Allison to reach the final. There he was opposed by the PDC ranked Lionel Sams but secured the match with his accurate scoring and finishing to win 3-0 with a 25.47 average and take the title and £250 'Scottish and Newcastle' sponsored cash prize.

On his way to the final Lionel defeated Surrey's John Ferrell and Sussex 'A' team player Ken Sowerby (Worthing).

The Ladies event attracted a smaller entry this year but still produced a top class final featuring Lewes Super League star Elaine Chapman and local girl Jo Lynch. Elaine reached the final by beating last year's winner Sue Bird (Edenbridge) and in a close fought final she showed all the class that has won her a place in the Sussex County squad this season, winning 3-0 and collecting the £40 cash prize.

Labour Club star Stuart Campbell made up for his First Round exit from the Open by winning the plate event and the £80 cash prize. The popular "Dingles" player defeated Horley's Tim King 2-0 in the final.

The Flying Pairs competition, always well supported, saw Crawley's Dave Miles team up with Sussex County star Jim Withers to take the £100 prize money beating Danny King (Roffey) and local youngster Paul Richardson in the final.

Organisers, Crawley Monday League distributed more than £900 in cash in prize monies over the four events. Full results of all four competitions are now available on the links above.