Find out about Phillip, what is his favourite dart, how long has he been playing and what are his career highlights.

"To be an Ambassador for Shot! is indeed a huge honor,  for you become a member of an Elite group of people whom I admire and respect.   It is also a thrill and a challenge I welcome in regard to fostering and promoting Shot!  and the game of Darts.   Thank you SHOT for this honor" ...... Phil Hazel

How long playing darts:

I have been playing darts for about 25 years, I started when my children had reached their early teens.  Darts is my absolute passion - WHY? I love the competitiveness and I love the people.  I now have friends world wide because of this great sport.  nice people play Darts. 

Career highlights:

International:

• Winner Dart Players Australia Unanderra Tournament - October 2010
• Runner Up Dart Players Australia Mittagong Tournament - June 2010
• Winner Dart Players Mittagong Tournament - June 2010
• Final 32 Dessert Classic Las vegas - July 2009

NZ Achievements:

• Winner NZ Dart Council pairs with Son Toko Hazel - March 2010
• Final 8 NZ Dart Council Men's singles - March 2010
• North Island Charted Club representative - 2001-2004 and 2006-2010
• Winner Hawkes Bay East Coast Singles - 2005-2008
• Winner Hawkes Bay East Coast Pairs - 2005-2008

National Achievements:

• NZ Team representative - 2007- 2009
• Winner Men's Singles NZ Chartered clubs - July 2009
• Winner NZ Dart Council Maori Championships singles - 2007 and 2009

Other points of interest:

Rugby (Union and League), Fishing, Gardening, Reading.  I read all sorts as I like variation (stops the author from getting stale).  I also enjoy music which varies from Pavarotti to Metalica.   My favourite foods are anything from the sea, Haangi and watercress are a particular favourite.