Bradford darts ace Joe Cullen produced another solid run on the PDC Pro Tour on Monday, but he was outshone by an old master.

Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld, a five-time world champion, rolled back everyone of his 56 years to claim his first PDC ranking title since February 2021, beating Stephen Bunting in the Players Championship 5 final in Hildesheim, Germany.

Back to Wyke star Cullen, and he began Monday’s event by sweeping Matthew Dennant aside 6-2, averaging just under 100 in the process.

He was not quite as hot against Joshua Richardson, but emerged as a 6-3 winner in the pair’s last-64 clash.

Despite not being at his best against young Dutchman Gian van Veen in the last-32, Cullen won that encounter 6-4 to set up a clash against the unfancied James Hurrell.

But Hurrell played better in that encounter, and moved into the quarter-finals with a 6-2 win over his Bradford opponent.

Van Barneveld then beat Hurrell 6-3 before edging a 7-6 win over old foe Gary Anderson in the semi-final, saving two match darts in the process.

By comparison, the final was a breeze for the Dutchman, as he thrashed Bunting 8-1 to wrap up a victory which is also likely to secure his qualification for the World Championship later this year.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Raymond van Barneveld proved he's still got it in Germany on Monday.Raymond van Barneveld proved he's still got it in Germany on Monday. (Image: PA.)

Players Championship 6 took place yesterday, also in Hildesheim, but on this occasion, Bradford ace Cullen got nowhere.

He lost in his opener, producing a below-par performance to suffer a surprise defeat against underdog Swede Oskar Lukasiak.

The final of Players Championship 6 was between Dave Chisnall and Dirk van Duijvenbode, who had beaten Ross Smith and Daryl Gurney respectively in their last-four matches.

In an enjoyable showpiece, far closer than the one between van Barneveld and Bunting the previous day, Chisnall came out on top, beating his Dutch rival 8-6 to take home the trophy.