Simon Whitlock, Australia's most decorated darts player, delivered two emphatic victories over his own son, Mason, in the MODUS Super Series. The 56-year-old triumphed 4-1 and 4-0 on successive evenings, setting aside any family sentiment.
Whitlock, known as 'The Wizard', has won the World Cup and European Championship and reached the World Championship final in 2010. He lost his PDC Tour card at the end of 2024 but now competes regularly in the MODUS Super Series, which welcomes players without tour cards.
Facing his son, Whitlock treated him like any other opponent. 'It was pretty much the same as everyone else,' he said. 'We didn't talk a lot. He did his own thing and I did my own thing. It was very professional.' In the second match, Mason was poised to win a leg on 46, only for his father to ruthlessly take out 145. 'I knew I had to get it,' Whitlock admitted.
Despite the drubbings, Whitlock praised his son's performances. 'It was really good playing against him. I've been really impressed with him... He was very professional, did everything right in the practice room. I'm extremely proud of him.'
Mason, 23, has already made his mark in darts, hitting a nine-dart leg in the Super Series in 2024 and competing at PDC Q-School earlier this year, though he missed out on a tour card.
