Cameron Survives Thrillers to Claim Winmau Classic Crown

David Cameron emerged victorious in a dramatic day of set play action, edging Jason Brandon 5–4 in sets in a thrilling final to win the 2025 Winmau Darts Classic on Saturday in Indianapolis.

The Canadian showcased nerves of steel, surviving match darts in both the semifinals and final to claim his ninth career CDC title. Cameron battled through three consecutive deciding-set/deciding-leg matches to take the crown, surviving five match darts from Stowe Buntz in the semis and three more from Brandon in the final.

Cameron’s 89.50 tournament average topped the field across 71 legs played, while Brandon posted the most 180s with 11 — four more than Cameron — in his first final appearance since 2023. Despite a brilliant run, Brandon remains in search of his first CDC title since the Tour’s inaugural season in 2015.

In the semifinals, Cameron outlasted Buntz 4–3, while Brandon took down Doug Boehm by the same scoreline to reach the final. The quarterfinals saw Jason Brandon stun third seed Adam Sevada 3–2 and Doug Boehm post a solid 3–1 win over Kaidon Newberry. Buntz and Cameron each came through tight contests as well, with Cameron edging Steve Warnock 3–2 and Buntz dispatching Jacob Taylor 3–1.

Elsewhere, Alex Spellman produced a stunning moment in defeat, losing a set with a 127.5 average, one of the most remarkable statistical anomalies in CDC history. Friday’s champion Darryl Christie saw his run halted in the last 32 by Brandon, whose high-scoring form drove him all the way to the final.

The 2025 CDC Tour continues Sunday in Indianapolis with the DJD Darts Duel, kicking off at 11:00 AM Eastern.

QUARTERFINALS
Stowe Buntz (1) 3-1 Jacob Taylor (8)
David Cameron (4) 3-2 Steve Warnock (12)
Kaidon Newberry 1-3 Doug Boehm (7)
Adam Sevada (3) 2-3 Jason Brandon (11)

SEMIFINALS
Stowe Buntz 3-4 David Cameron
Doug Boehm 3-4 Jason Brandon

FINAL
David Cameron 5-4 Jason Brandon