MICHAEL van Gerwen said he suffered a “massive career moment” after he was beaten by an Irish care worker in front of a home crowd.
Michael Flynn 32, defied the odds to beat the three-time world champion 6-5 in Monday’s first round of the third Players Championship.
Van Gerwen was beaten on home soil in Rosmalen, the Netherlands.
Flynn who works in social care in County Limerick in his day job, was only added to the PDC event’s entry list on Sunday morning.
His inclusion came after several late withdrawals from the tournament.
Flynn – nicknamed ‘the Flyer’ – is ranked 11th on the Challenge Tour, which is used as a reserve list for Players Championship events.
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