Luke Humphries

Luke Humphries, nicknamed "Cool Hand" (after the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke), was born on 11 February 1995 in Reading, Berkshire, England. He is currently the PDC world number two as of May 2026, with £3.8 million in career PDC prize money.

A former roofer before turning fully professional in 2018, Humphries built a remarkable career before reaching world number one on 3 January 2024 — a position he held for almost two years before being overtaken by Luke Littler in November 2025. His most prestigious title remains the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship, won at Alexandra Palace.

In 2026, he remains a formidable competitor with three victories (Players Championship 4, Czech Darts Open, Players Championship 17) and two runner-up finishes (World Masters, Premier League). He hit a televised nine-dart finish at the 2026 World Masters against Luke Woodhouse — his eighth in his career. His 2026 average exceeds 99 points per dart, and he posted 105.60 in the Premier League final.

With £3.8 million in career PDC prize money, Humphries ranks among the sport's highest earners. His total net worth, including sponsorship deals with Red Dragon Darts, is estimated between £2 million and £5 million.