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| birth_date = {{birth date|1988|9|25|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Netherlands]]
| birth_place = [[The Hague]], Netherlands
| death_date = {{nowrap|{{death date and age|2023|10|16|1988|9|25|df=y}}}}
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| death_place = [[Amsterdam]], Netherlands
| hometown = [['s-Hertogenbosch]]
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| hometown = [['s-Hertogenbosch]], Netherlands
| since = 1997
| since = 1997
| darts = 24 Gram
| darts = 24g
| laterality = Right-handed
| laterality = Right-handed
| music = [[Baggy Trousers]] by [[Madness (band)|Madness]]
| music = "[[Let's Get It On]]" by [[Marvin Gaye]]
| BDO = 2010-2012, 2015-
| BDO = 2010–2012, 2015–2020
| PDC = 2006–2010, 2012–2013
| PDC = 2006–2010, 2012–2013
| WDF = 2010–2012, 2015–2022
| currentrank = (BDO) 58
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| World Masters = Last 16: [[2017 World Masters (darts)|2017]]
| World Masters = Last 16: [[2017 World Masters (darts)|2017]]
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| US Open = Last 64: 2007
| US Open = Last 64: 2007
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'''Toon Greebe''' (born 25 September 1988 in [[Den Bosch]]) is a [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[darts]] player.
'''Toon Greebe''' (25 September 1988 – 16 October 2023) was a Dutch professional [[darts]] player who played in [[Professional Darts Corporation]] (PDC) and [[World Darts Federation]] (WDF) tournaments.


==Career==
==Career==
Greebe reached the quarter-finals of the 2007 Dutch Open. He beat [[Spain]]'s [[Carlos Rodriguez (darts player)|Carlos Rodriguez]] in the last 32 stages and then defeated [[Stephen Bunting]] in the last 16, eventually losing to fellow Dutchman [[Edwin Max]]. Greebe then began playing in PDC tournaments, reaching the third round of the 2007 US Open, losing 3–1 in sets to [[Phil Taylor (darts player)|Phil Taylor]]. He then suffered a first round exit in the 2007 UK Open, losing to [[Steve Cusick]] of England.


Greebe reached the quarter finals of the 2007 Dutch Open. He beat [[Spain]]'s [[Carlos Rodriguez (darts player)|Carlos Rodriguez]] in the last 32 stage and then defeated [[Stephen Bunting]] in the last 16, eventually losing to fellow Dutchman [[Edwin Max]]. Greebe then began playing in PDC tournaments, reaching the third round of the 2007 US Open, losing 3-1 in sets to [[Phil Taylor (darts player)|Phil Taylor]]. He then suffered a first round exit in the 2007 UK Open, losing to [[Steve Cusick]].
Greebe qualified for the [[2008 PDC World Darts Championship]], losing in the first round 3–2 in sets to [[Peter Manley]]. Afterwards, Greebe began playing for the BDO/WDF again, reaching the quarter-finals in the 2008 Isle of Man Open. But in August 2008, he once more played in the PDC Pro Tour, reaching the second round of the PDC German Players Championship, beating [[Erwin Extercatte]] before losing to [[Mark Dudbridge]].


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Greebe joined the PDC Pro Tour full-time shortly afterwards and he slowly climbed up the order of merit since with numerous last 16 placings as well as a quarter-final place in the PDPA Players Championship in Nuland and Wales. Greebe also lost 32&nbsp;kg in weight which received much praise from fellow players and commentators, in particular [[Rod Harrington]] who has stated for years that darts players need to keep fit and in shape to compete.
Greebe qualified for the [[2008 PDC World Darts Championship]], losing in the first round 3-2 in sets to [[Peter Manley]]. Afterwards, Greebe began playing for the BDO/WDF again, reaching the quarter finals in the 2008 Isle of Man Open. But in August 2008, he once more played in the PDC Pro Tour, reaching the second round of the PDC German Players Championship, beating [[Erwin Extercatte]] before losing to [[Mark Dudbridge]]. After the match, Toon famously quoted to the press "I could smell Marks breath from my prep room - I can still smell it today, it was fierce. I believe it gave him the edge today".

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Greebe joined the PDC Pro Tour full-time shortly afterwards and he slowly climbed up the order of merit since with numerous last 16 placings as well as a quarter-final place in the PDPA Players Championship in Nuland and Wales. Greebe also dropped five stone in weight which received much praise from fellow players and commentators, in particular [[Rod Harrington]] who has stated for years that darts players need to keep fit and in shape to compete.


Greebe qualified for the [[2010 PDC World Darts Championship]] through the European Order of Merit but lost in the first round to [[John Part]].
Greebe qualified for the [[2010 PDC World Darts Championship]] through the European Order of Merit but lost in the first round to [[John Part]].


Greebe then left the PDPA due to sponsorship issues and rejoined the BDO circuit. In his first tournament since returning to the BDO, Greebe reached the final of the Welsh Open having beaten [[Scott Waites]], [[Scott Mitchell (darts player)|Scott Mitchell]], [[Joey ten Berge]], [[Phill Nixon]] and [[Mark Barilli]] before losing to [[Paul Jennings (darts player)|Paul Jennings]]. He then reached the quarter finals of the Swiss Open and the semi-finals of the England Open.
Greebe then left the PDPA due to sponsorship issues and rejoined the BDO circuit. In his first tournament since returning to the BDO, Greebe reached the final of the Welsh Open having beaten [[Scott Waites]], [[Scott Mitchell (darts player)|Scott Mitchell]], [[Joey ten Berge]], [[Phill Nixon]] and [[Mark Barilli]] before losing to [[Paul Jennings (darts player)|Paul Jennings]]. He then reached the quarter finals of the Swiss Open and the semi-finals of the England Open.


Greebe reached the final of the 2017 German Open, losing to world number one [[Mark McGeeney]]. In December of that year, Greebe was admitted to hospital with a severe infection and had to have one of his feet amputated.<ref>http://dartsnews.com/toon-greebe-intensive-care-foot-amputated/</ref>
Greebe reached the final of the 2017 German Open, losing to world number one [[Mark McGeeney]]. In December of that year, Greebe was admitted to hospital with a severe infection and had to have one of his feet amputated.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dartsnews.com/toon-greebe-intensive-care-foot-amputated/ |title=Toon Greebe currently in intensive care and has had foot amputated - Dartsnews.com |website=dartsnews.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103221524/http://dartsnews.com/toon-greebe-intensive-care-foot-amputated |archive-date=3 January 2018}} </ref>

In May 2019, Greebe won the Police Open beating Sebastian Steyer 6–3 to claim the trophy in Poland.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dartsnews.com/toon-greebe-lands-biggest-trophy-since-foot-amputation-with-poland-open-success-i-had-never-won-such-a-big-tournament/ |title=Toon Greebe lands biggest trophy since foot amputation - Darts News |website=dartsnews.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190613213504/https://dartsnews.com/toon-greebe-lands-biggest-trophy-since-foot-amputation-with-poland-open-success-i-had-never-won-such-a-big-tournament/ |archive-date=13 June 2019}} </ref>

==Health issues and death==
In late 2022, Greebe had to have his lower left leg amputated.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://dartsnews.com/pdc/sad-news-for-toon-greebe-with-left-lower-leg-also-amputated-no-point-dwelling-on-it|title=SAD NEWS FOR TOON GREEBE WITH LEFT LOWER LEG ALSO AMPUTATED: "NO POINT DWELLING ON IT"|website=dartsnews.com|date=25 October 2022|accessdate=16 October 2023}}</ref>

Toon Greebe died on 16 October 2023, at the age of 35.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.ad.nl/darts/darter-toon-greebe-tweevoudig-deelnemer-aan-wk-op-35-jarige-leeftijd-overleden~afa4d278/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F|trans-title=Darter Toon Greebe, two-time World Championship participant, died at the age of 35|title=Darter Toon Greebe, tweevoudig deelnemer aan WK, op 35-jarige leeftijd overleden|publisher=AB|last1=Kemps|first1=Stan|date=16 October 2023|accessdate=16 October 2023}}</ref><ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.pdc.tv/news/2023/10/16/toon-greebe-passes-away|title=Toon Greebe passes away|website=www.pdc.tv|date=16 October 2023|accessdate=16 October 2023}}</ref>


==World Championship Results==
==World Championship Results==


===PDC===
===PDC===
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* 2008: 1st Round (lost to [[Peter Manley]] 2–3) (sets)

*2008: 1st Round (lost to [[Peter Manley]] 2-3)
* 2010: 1st Round (lost to [[John Part]] 0–3)
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*2010: 1st Round (lost to [[John Part]] 0-3)


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:02, 10 February 2024

Toon Greebe
Personal information
Born(1988-09-25)25 September 1988
The Hague, Netherlands
Died16 October 2023(2023-10-16) (aged 35)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Home town's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Darts information
Playing darts since1997
Darts24g
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO2010–2012, 2015–2020
PDC2006–2010, 2012–2013
WDF2010–2012, 2015–2022
WDF major events – best performances
World MastersLast 16: 2017
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 64: 2008, 2010
UK OpenLast 96: 2009
US Open/WSoDLast 64: 2007
Other tournament wins
TournamentYears
Falkie Open
Martzicht Open
Open Dussen
Open Groenlo
Open Oost Nederland
Polish Open		2010
2010
2013
2011
2009
2019

Toon Greebe (25 September 1988 – 16 October 2023) was a Dutch professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and World Darts Federation (WDF) tournaments.

Career[edit]

Greebe reached the quarter-finals of the 2007 Dutch Open. He beat Spain's Carlos Rodriguez in the last 32 stages and then defeated Stephen Bunting in the last 16, eventually losing to fellow Dutchman Edwin Max. Greebe then began playing in PDC tournaments, reaching the third round of the 2007 US Open, losing 3–1 in sets to Phil Taylor. He then suffered a first round exit in the 2007 UK Open, losing to Steve Cusick of England.

Greebe qualified for the 2008 PDC World Darts Championship, losing in the first round 3–2 in sets to Peter Manley. Afterwards, Greebe began playing for the BDO/WDF again, reaching the quarter-finals in the 2008 Isle of Man Open. But in August 2008, he once more played in the PDC Pro Tour, reaching the second round of the PDC German Players Championship, beating Erwin Extercatte before losing to Mark Dudbridge.

Greebe joined the PDC Pro Tour full-time shortly afterwards and he slowly climbed up the order of merit since with numerous last 16 placings as well as a quarter-final place in the PDPA Players Championship in Nuland and Wales. Greebe also lost 32 kg in weight which received much praise from fellow players and commentators, in particular Rod Harrington who has stated for years that darts players need to keep fit and in shape to compete.

Greebe qualified for the 2010 PDC World Darts Championship through the European Order of Merit but lost in the first round to John Part.

Greebe then left the PDPA due to sponsorship issues and rejoined the BDO circuit. In his first tournament since returning to the BDO, Greebe reached the final of the Welsh Open having beaten Scott Waites, Scott Mitchell, Joey ten Berge, Phill Nixon and Mark Barilli before losing to Paul Jennings. He then reached the quarter finals of the Swiss Open and the semi-finals of the England Open.

Greebe reached the final of the 2017 German Open, losing to world number one Mark McGeeney. In December of that year, Greebe was admitted to hospital with a severe infection and had to have one of his feet amputated.[1]

In May 2019, Greebe won the Police Open beating Sebastian Steyer 6–3 to claim the trophy in Poland.[2]

Health issues and death[edit]

In late 2022, Greebe had to have his lower left leg amputated.[3]

Toon Greebe died on 16 October 2023, at the age of 35.[4][5]

World Championship Results[edit]

PDC[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Toon Greebe currently in intensive care and has had foot amputated - Dartsnews.com". dartsnews.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Toon Greebe lands biggest trophy since foot amputation - Darts News". dartsnews.com. Archived from the original on 13 June 2019.
  3. ^ "SAD NEWS FOR TOON GREEBE WITH LEFT LOWER LEG ALSO AMPUTATED: "NO POINT DWELLING ON IT"". dartsnews.com. 25 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  4. ^ Kemps, Stan (16 October 2023). "Darter Toon Greebe, tweevoudig deelnemer aan WK, op 35-jarige leeftijd overleden" [Darter Toon Greebe, two-time World Championship participant, died at the age of 35]. AB. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Toon Greebe passes away". www.pdc.tv. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.

External links[edit]

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