Luke Humphries is on course to create history by smashing the £2million prize money barrier.
The world number one has emerged as the dominant force in darts over the last 12 months.
Humphries could smash the record for most prize money in a single seasonGetty
Since winning his first PDC major title at the 2023 World Grand Prix, Cool Hand has added the Grand Slam of Darts, Players Championship, World Matchplay and World Darts Championship.
His winning streak has seen Humphries rake in £1,754,750 in prize money to sit top of the PDC’s two-year Order of Merit.
The 29-year-old’s nearest challenger, Michael Smith, is over £700,000 back after Humphries added another £25,000 by reaching the quarter-finals of the European Championship over the weekend.
Humphries was asked about the prospect of becoming the first player to reach £2million on the Order of Merit after beating Jonny Clayton in Dortmund on Saturday.
He explained: “If I make that two million mark on the rankings, then it just shows I dominated two years to be honest.
“That would be exceptional. But I feel I’d have to win two majors or reach a World final to do that.”
The former world youth champion could reach the landmark before the end of the year as he defends three more of his major titles.
Across the Grand Slam, Players Championship and Worlds, a total of £770,000 in prize money could be won, including £500,000 for the world champion alone.
Humphries’ quest for history will continue at the Grand Slam, which gets underway in Wolverhampton on November 9.
Michael van Gerwen currently holds the record for a single season, making £1,842,000 in 2017.
Humphries beat Like Littler to win the PDC World Darts ChampionshipGetty
Meanwhile, the world number one also compared himself to darts legends Phil Taylor and Van Gerwen.
He added: “You expect me to hit the 107, 108 averages all the time.
“Unfortunately they don’t come all the time, you can’t be perfect. I wish I could.
“I used to watch Phil (Taylor) and Michael (Van Gerwen) in their heyday and think that didn’t look nothing special and then you’d see it and think that was pretty decent.
“I’d rather win with a 91 than lose with a 110.”
