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81 Checkout

Left on 81? The recommended route is T19 D12, finishing on double 12 (24). Below are the best ways to take 81 to zero, what to do if you miss, and when this finish comes up.

Ways to finish

Every recommended three-dart route to take this score down to zero, finishing on a double.

  1. Recommended T19 D12
  2. T15 D18
  3. T17 D15

When you land on 81

81 is a classic two-dart finish. Throw T19 (57) to leave 24, then double 12 (24). You will often see 81 after a strong opening visit, so it pays to know the route by heart.

If you miss

Your finishing dart is D12 (24). Slip inside to the single 12 and you are left on 12 — finish on double 6. Miss outside the wire and you stay on 24 for your next dart, so you never lose the double.

Try it yourself

Change the score or the darts you have in hand to see other finishing routes.

Darts in hand
Best checkout
  1. T19
  2. D12
Other routes
  1. T15
  2. D18
  1. T17
  2. D15

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best checkout for 81?
The recommended way to check out 81 is T19 D12, finishing on double 12 (24).
How many darts do you need to finish 81?
81 is a 2-dart finish: T19 D12.
Are there other ways to finish 81?
Yes — alternatives include T15 D18; T17 D15.
Is 81 a bogey number?
No — 81 has a clean 2-dart double-out finish (T19 D12).

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