During the European Grand Prix on Friday Huw Ware was furious with someone in the crowd who was constantly whistling. The PDC referee decided to solve this problem himself by taking this action.
HUW FUCKING WARE
HE WANTS THE SMOKE pic.twitter.com/DkjuNl3rHJ
— DartsAnonymous (@anonymous_darts) May 2, 2025
Huw Ware receives a great deal of support online from fans who believe this is the right course of action to counter the inappropriate behavior of certain individuals in the crowd.
Whistling incidents in professional darts, particularly at PDC tournaments, have increasingly become a topic of debate in recent years. These incidents usually arise when the audience behaves negatively toward certain players. One of the most well-known victims of this is, of course, Gerwyn Price.
“The Iceman” is a vocal and passionate player, and his expressive celebrations combined with his background as a rugby player have earned him both fans and critics. However, this reached a negative peak during the 2023 PDC World Championship. After years of hostile crowd reactions, Price decided to wear ear defenders during his quarter-final match against Gabriel Clemens. He walked onto the stage wearing large headphones in an attempt to block out the constant whistling and booing.
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The image of Price wearing hearing protection went viral and sparked widespread debate in the darts world. Some considered it a reasonable response to the ongoing heckling from the crowd, while others viewed it as excessive and unsportsmanlike. The move ultimately seemed to have little positive effect, as Price lost the match and exited the tournament in disappointment.
The PDC has made repeated efforts to promote respectful behavior among fans, but maintaining a balance between atmosphere and decorum remains a challenge. Whistling incidents are still a hot topic at the heavily attended PDC events to this day.