Brody Klinge has turned the Australian race for the 2026/27 PDC World Championship on its head. The Melbourne-based player won two of the four ADA events held at Kingswood from 7 to 9 August, enough to move to the top of the standings and put Raymond Smith under pressure ahead of the final weekend of the season.
It may not be the most talked-about story of the day, but it matters for one simple reason: the place awarded via the Australian Darts Association Tour leads straight to Alexandra Palace. Following our recent update on the PDC World Championship qualification race, Australia has just sent out a clear signal. Klinge hasn’t just picked up points; he’s regained the lead at just the right moment.
Two ADA titles for Brody Klinge at Kingswood
The PDC reports that ADA Tour Events 17 to 20 were held at Kingswood over the fifth and penultimate weekend of the season. Klinge made an immediate impact by claiming the Event 17 title, winning 6-5 against Joe Comito in the final. The key detail isn’t just the score: along the way, he recorded two averages above 100 points, including 105.07 in the round of 16 against Puna Ben.
This first victory set the tone for the weekend. Klinge then went on to clinch a second title in Event 20, this time in a sets format. In the final, he dominated Tim Pusey 2-0, having dropped just one set throughout the entire tournament. This is no longer just a good weekend. It’s a run that clearly shifts the balance of power in the race for a world ranking spot.
| Event | Final |
| Event 17 | Brody Klinge beats Joe Comito 6-5 |
| Event 18 | Tim Pusey beats Joe Comito 6-5 |
| Event 19 | Michael Bajowski beats Jeremy Fagg 6-4 |
| Event 20 | Brody Klinge beats Tim Pusey 2-0 |
Raymond Smith loses top spot, Tim Pusey remains in contention
The shift is significant as it directly affects the top of the rankings. Klinge moves ahead of Raymond Smith, who is now second, trailing by nearly 2,000 Australian dollars according to DartsNews. Smith is obviously still in the running, but he no longer has control of the situation. For a player already familiar with the world stage, this is a real wake-up call ahead of the final four events.
Tim Pusey has also maintained his momentum. Beaten by Klinge in the final of Event 20, he had won Event 18 the day before, his fourth title in the last six ADA events. His third-place finish adds a little more depth to the end of the season: Klinge leads, Smith is hot on his heels, Pusey is closing in fast, and Joe Comito remains in the top four despite losing two finals at Kingswood.
Why this Australian race is becoming interesting
The ADA circuit often receives less media coverage than the major battles in the PDC Order of Merit, but the stakes are very real. The overall winner of the standings secures a place at 2026/27 PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace. Four tournaments remain on the calendar, scheduled for 11 to 13 September at Elizabeth North, comprising Events 21 to 24.
To put it another way: Klinge has pulled ahead at the perfect moment, but he hasn’t yet secured his return to Ally Pally. The gap could still shift rapidly if Smith or Pusey pull off a strong final weekend. That is also why this news deserves a separate article rather than just a single line in a round-up. The next stage will be no mere formality: it will determine which Australian player can handle the pressure when a place in the World Championship is truly on the line.
The main source is the press release issued by the PDC. Details of scores, rankings and the schedule have been cross-checked with DartsNews’ coverage of the ADA weekend.
