{"title":"Alan Soutar: Darts Equipment \u0026 Bio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlan Soutar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNickname: \u003c\/strong\u003eSoots\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDOB: \u003c\/strong\u003eJanuary 10, 1978\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHome Town: \u003c\/strong\u003eArbroath, Scotland\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaterality: \u003c\/strong\u003eRight handed\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDarts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/24g-darts\" title=\"24g Darts\"\u003e24g\u003c\/a\u003e Mission\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalk-on Song: \u003c\/strong\u003eGBX \u0026amp; Sparkos – Bits n Pieces\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest achievement: \u003c\/strong\u003e2022 Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Soutar has made his mark on the professional circuit since winning his tour card at the start of 2021. ‘Soots’ racked up more than 50 international caps whilst representing Scotland and won gold in the 2013 WDF World Cup men’s team event. The proud Scot qualified for two BDO World Championships at Lakeside in 2011 and 2016, before jumping over to the PDC and winning his tour card at the first attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoutar’s rise through the ranks in the PDC has seen him reach the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals in 2022, along with two runs to the last 16 of the PDC World Championship. Check out the signature \u003ca title=\"Alan Soutar Mission Darts\" href=\"\/collections\/alan-soutar\/products\/mission-alan-soutar-darts-steel-tip-soots-blue-white\"\u003eAlan Soutar Mission Darts\u003c\/a\u003e and much more in this collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlan Soutar \u0026amp; Mission Darts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darts Alan Soutar currently uses are his signature \u003ca title=\"Alan Soutar Mission Darts\" href=\"\/products\/mission-alan-soutar-darts-steel-tip-soots-blue-white\"\u003eMission Alan Soutar Steel Tip Darts\u003c\/a\u003e in 24g. These darts are made of 90% tungsten and feature a straight barrel design and bull nose, with his Scottish heritage represented with blue and white electro plate coating on the barrels. There is a mixture of radial grooves, with micro cuts in between, on the barrels to help enhance the grip of the dart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection also includes the \u003ca title=\"Alan Soutar Darts Shirt\" href=\"\/products\/mission-player-dart-shirt-alan-soutar-soots-tartan\"\u003eAlan Soutar Darts Shirt\u003c\/a\u003e, made by Mission, which has been specifically designed for him to wear. The shirt’s design features the Scottish flag and his ‘Soots’ nickname across the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlan Soutar Career Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Soutar joined the professional circuit in the PDC at the start of 2021, after winning his tour card at UK-School. Away from the oche, the former Royal Marine Commando leads a busy life as a fire fighter and guide dog trainer. ‘Soots’ featured on the PDC’s ‘The Darts Show’ programme to talk through his story as both a darts player and his work away from the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qObAJRTC3RQ?si=cmESzDxx6blOX8VH\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of his first year playing on the PDC circuit, Alan Soutar made his debut in the PDC World Darts Championship. The Scot had an Alexandra Palace campaign to remember as he went all the way to the last 16, with a stunning 136 checkout sealing a 4-3 victory against former Grand Slam of Darts champion and the seventh seed Jose De Sousa in the third round of the tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8o6EC8qQoU4?si=9xfaOf-hBW6EOSAH\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following year Alan Soutar was back at Alexandra Palace and causing upsets. In the 2023 edition of the PDC World Darts Championship, ‘Soots’ took out a match-winning 160 finish to whitewash the 24th seed Daryl Gurney 3-0 in the second round. Soutar once again made it to the last 16 in his second appearance in the biggest tournament the sport has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3lTzfxp2Jpo?si=cUSfsokoq_EQ43Y5\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is Alan Soutar from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Soutar lives in Arbroath, a town in Angus, in Scotland. His Scottish roots are the inspiration behind the darts and accessories in this collection, with the blue and white colors and the Scottish flag featuring prominently. Before joining the pro ranks in the PDC, ‘Soots’ was a regular in Scotland’s BDO\/WDF team winning numerous medals at the WDF World and Europe Cup events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow old is Alan Soutar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn on January 10, 1978, Alan Soutar celebrated his 46th birthday in 2024 – a year which also marked his fourth consecutive season playing on the PDC circuit. Before making the move to the professional tour, Soutar competed in BDO events and twice qualified for the BDO World Championship. ‘Soots’ played at the Lakeside in both 2011 and 2016 and on each occasion as a qualifier after winning through the last-chance qualifying event in Hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat age did Alan Soutar start playing darts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Soutar started playing darts in 1995, but it was not until 2011 that he made his World Championship debut. It was whilst representing Scotland that he tasted success on the world stage, winning the 2013 WDF World Cup men’s team event, which was held in Canada. For newcomers to the game, read our \u003ca title=\"How To Choose Darts For Beginners\" href=\"\/blogs\/how-to\/how-to-choose-darts-for-beginners\"\u003e‘How To Choose Darts For Beginners’\u003c\/a\u003e blog to find out the best way to find the darts to suit your own style. \u003cspan\u003eBrowse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e our full range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dartboards\" title=\"Dartboards\"\u003edartboards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dart-shirts\"\u003edarts shirts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dart-flights\"\u003edart flights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dart-cases-and-wallets\"\u003edarts cases\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to complete your darts setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed some help on what to purchase from our Alan Soutar darts collection? Use our \u003ca title=\"Contact Darts Corner\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e page to speak with Darts Corner’s expert team in customer services who can help you with any questions about the products in this range, as well as answer any queries about delivery and returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mission-alan-soutar-darts-soft-tip-soots-blue-white-22g","title":"Mission Alan Soutar Darts - Soft Tip - Soots - Blue \u0026 White - 22g","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"D0860\"\u003eMission Alan Soutar - Soots - Soft Tip Tungsten Darts - 90% Tungsten. Features: 90% Tungsten Barrels, 1 Set of Mission Flights, 1 Set of Mission Shafts with S-Lock rings, Point Protector. 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