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‘The Power’ produced surge after surge in a dominant performance and Barney just couldn’t respond, with Taylor winning by 4 sets to 1 to take the £12,500 winners cheque.

He’d earlier accounted for Kevin Painter, Mervyn King and John Part on his way to the final at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.

“I am thrilled to win this title and to beat Barney in the final makes it extra special. I felt good and I was so determined to be the first winner of the US Open. It has been another great PDC event and I will be back next year to defend the title,” he said.

Taylor took the opening two sets as Barney struggled. In the 2nd set, he just missed a 164 finish on the bull, before a 12-darter gave him a crucial advantage. Taylor’s one slip came in the next set, when he missed two darts at double 15 for a 3-0 lead and Barney kept himself in the match.

Taylor though, upped the ante and he won the next four legs in some style to finish with a 103 average and chalk up a big win over Barneveld.

In the semi-finals, Team Unicorn stablemate John Part gave Taylor a real run for his money.BY STUART PYKE