Who is Gary Anderson and what is the The Flying Scotsman’s net worth?
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GARY Anderson, currently ranked No. 14 in the world, is one of the most successful darts players in the history of the game. Here we get to know "The Flying Scotsman" — who has amassed an impressive fortune after learning to handle the pressure of hostile crowds while running his pub.
![[Gary Anderson is a two-time world champion]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/gary-anderson-scotland-celebrates-winning-868806037.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Gary Anderson was born in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland on December 22, 1970. Although he has established himself as one of the top darts players in the sport's history, before turning pro he used to be a pub landlord. Gary used to run the Wellington Arms in Rooksbridge, Somerset, now he's a two-time PDC World Champion.
![[Gary's nickname used to be 'Dreamboy', but he 'always hated it']](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/gary-anderson-scotland-action-semi-866510830.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
He even believes his days playing in the pub helped prepare him for his future successes, particularly in dealing with intimidating atmospheres in venues like Ally Pally. Gary told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser: "I learnt to play at the pub, that's where the darts board was.
![[Gary changed his nickname to 'The Flying Scotsman' in 2009]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/gary-anderson-scotland-throws-first-939829592.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
"It starts in the pub leagues and then through the Super League, international and eventually, for those who are brave enough, into the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation). "And you've still got the heckling in the pubs. In a town with two teams that are rivals, it gets interesting — it's all fun and games!".
![[Gary's playing record includes a total of 19 televised titles, as well as 36 non-televised titles]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/gary-anderson-scotland-celebrates-winning-868806037_db2b6e.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Gary was known as "Dreamboy" during his earlier career in the British Darts Organisation (BDO). However, he has since expressed his disdain for this nickname. He stated that he never liked it and felt it became a "nightmare" for him over time. In 2009, after moving to the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), he officially dropped Dreamboy in favour of "The Flying Scotsman".
