Another quarter final in the Desert Classic in 2004 was followed up by a spell of poor form as Smith began battling personal problems while going through a divorce.

Smith qualified once again for the Desert Classic.

He then qualified again for the Desert Classic in 2008, but lost in the first round to James Wade.

The Knockoffs, or the Desert Classic?

His 61 at the Desert Classic in Dubai last year was a masterpiece, five strokes lower than anyone else in the field.

He also qualified for the 2008 Desert Classic through the US Order of Merit, losing in the first round to Mark Walsh.

Stompé then qualified for the Desert Classic for the second successive year.

Baxter has thrown four competitive nine-dart finishes in a qualifying round or tournament, the latest being in the 2008 Desert Classic.

Ernie Els has had the most success, having won the Desert Classic on three occasions.

He also suffered first round losses in the 2007 and 2008 Desert Classics, losing to Mervyn King and Jelle Klaasen.