December 5th 2024.
Shaun Murphy, a professional snooker player, recently participated in the Paddy Power Perfect Challenge alongside other top players from various sports. The challenge involved attempting to hit a 147 in snooker, a 9-darter in darts, and a hole-in-one in golf. However, during the live stream event, Murphy's darts performance was less than impressive. He described his throws as "awful" and even joked about it, claiming it was an "obvious joke." Despite this, some fans questioned his previous claim of hitting a 9-darter in the past.
Murphy, a former world champion, clarified that he never claimed to be a skilled darts player and only played for fun at his old pub in Manchester. However, one night he surprised himself by hitting nine perfect darts with a set of Phil Taylor darts that he had received as a gift. During the challenge, Murphy's fellow players, including darts champion Michael van Gerwen and snooker player Mark Williams, were all trying to see him fail. This added pressure caused his first three darts to be less than impressive, with one even landing outside the board. He explained that the last dart was purposely thrown into the cardboard backing as a joke, but it seemed to have been taken seriously by some.
After the challenge, Murphy and Williams continued to play darts, with Williams joking that he could give Murphy an 8-point head start and still beat him. On the other hand, van Gerwen, who was surprised by Murphy's nine-darter story, asked for more details. The discussion then turned to which achievement is more difficult, a 9-darter or a 147, with Murphy and fellow snooker player Luke Humphries having differing opinions. Humphries argued that for an amateur, hitting a hole-in-one would be the easiest, followed by a 9-darter, and then a 147. However, Murphy disagreed, stating that knowing all the angles and being a professional makes a 147 more difficult. This sparked a friendly banter between the two players.
Despite the pressure and attention during the challenge, Murphy showed off his snooker skills by potting three shots in a row, impressing his fellow players. In the end, the challenge was a fun and entertaining event for all involved. Murphy, who is known for his calm and cool demeanor on the snooker table, showed a different side to him while playing darts and joking around with his fellow players. And while his dart skills may not be as polished as his snooker skills, his love for the game and playful personality shone through.
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