About Preston Ridd
Born 1953. Preston Ridd is a New Zealand darts player.
Preston Ridd (born 28 October 1953 from Christchurch) is a former New Zealand professional darts player. He won the New Zealand Open three times and the New Zealand Masters once.
Career He qualified for the 2011 PDC World Darts Championship as the New Zealand champion. He whitewashed Northern Ireland's Michael Mansell 4–0 in the preliminary round, but won only one leg in losing to Vincent van der Voort 3–0 in the first round.
Ridd represented New Zealand with Warren French in the 2012 PDC World Cup of Darts and together they were beaten 5–3 by Austria in the first round who will be Mensur Suljović & Dietmar Burger.
Personal life Ridd, whose parents originated from Devon, holds a British passport.
World Championship results PDC 2011: First round (lost to Vincent van der Voort 0–3) (sets)
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Who is Preston Ridd?
New Zealand darts player
When was Preston Ridd born?
Preston Ridd was born on 28 October 1953 in New Zealand, Christchurch.
What is Preston Ridd's occupation?
Preston Ridd is a darts player.
What nationality is Preston Ridd?
Preston Ridd is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Preston Ridd. https://biography.guide/preston-ridd/
MLA: "Preston Ridd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/preston-ridd/.
Chicago: "Preston Ridd." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/preston-ridd/.
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