Cameron Menzies is excited for his return to the Grand Slam of Darts this month but his preparation will look different to most other players’.
Cameron Menzies says he is unhappy playing darts and wishes to retire soon if his new job doesn’t allow him to play darts. His reasons were…
Menzies was one of the final eight qualifiers for the event, defeating former Grand Slam semi-finalist Mervyn King, Steve Lennon and last year’s World Matchplay runner-up Nathan Aspinall – the world No 7 – during his qualification, the wins coming in the same week he won his maiden PDC ranking title at Players Championship 29.
However, while many of the 32 player field will spend their week practising ahead of the major, Menzies will juggle that with his job as a plumber as he makes his Grand Slam return for the first time since 2017.
While many would find working a potential distraction, he credits his job with keeping his “sanity” throughout the ups and downs of a darting career.
He wishes to retire and place his whole focus on plumbing jobs, saying it pays more and keeps his sanity in check. He pleads with his fans to understand his situation.
“I have just signed a new contract with them and changed my hours, so I am working basically three days a week now which is a lot better for me,” Menzies told Sky Sports’ Love the Darts podcast. “I asked the office and they were happy to do it. All the time off I need for darts, they are massively helpful with me.
“But if I do start doing more exhibitions and stuff, I do think I might have to make a choice. Likely he might retire sooner.
