DARTS pro and pundit Laura Turner is married to Aaron, who also plays the game professionally.
Here’s everything we know about Sky Sports darts commentator Laura’s husband, their relationship and family.
Aaron Turner pictured during the 2024 WDF World Championships darts at Lakeside, Frimley Green[/caption]
When they’re not playing, the couple enjoy watching matches together as spectators[/caption]
Laura Turner is a prominent figure in the world of darts.
As a professional player, she competes in WDF events and made her World Championship debut in 2019.
Laura joined the Sky Sports commentary team for the 2020 PDC World Darts Championship, brining her expertise to the channel’s broadcasts.
She is married to fellow darts player Aaron Turner.
Who is Aaron Turner?
Aaron Turner is a darts pro from Byfleet, Surrey, who was born on June 11, 1980.
He is also the co-owner of a kitchen design and fitting company.
While information about how they met and when they started dating hasn’t been reported, Aaron and Laura tied the knot on March 8, 2008.
The couple share two daughters together, whom Laura mentioned in a May 2020 interview with DartsWeb.
Speaking about the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown, she said: “It has been difficult — I’m lucky that I have a great practice partner in Aaron.
“He’s set up a few friendly competitions and dart nights within our local leagues which have been fun.
“I’m notoriously bad at practicing, so I’ve had to motivate myself to get on the board, as I was competing on such a regular basis prior to the shutdown.
“Both my girls also love playing, so they have had a few maths lessons on the dartboard since we’ve started home schooling.”
Supportive spouses
The couple have been supportive of each other’s careers, often traveling together to various tournaments.
While Aaron’s professional achievements may not be as prominent as some top-tier players, he has maintained a consistent presence in the darts community.
His partnership with Laura, both personally and professionally, has contributed to their growth in the sport.
Together, they represent a dedicated darts couple, balancing family life with their passion for the game.
Laura and Aaron Turner share two daughters[/caption]
Darts record
Aaron has been active in the darts scene for many years, with a career spanning both youth and adult competitions.
He goes by the nickname “Azza” and uses 24gm Harrow Magnums darts.
His walk-on music is Hersham Boys by Sham 69.
While Aaron hasn’t secured any professional or major titles in his adult career, he has won five junior tournaments.
His notable achievements include:
Youth
- Won the WDF Europe Cup Youth Boys Overall title twice (1996 and 1997)
- Won the WDF Europe Cup Youth Boys Teams title twice (1996 and 1997)
- Claimed the World Masters Youth title in 1997
Adult
Aaron has participated in several major darts tournaments:
- PDC UK Open: Participated four times (2005, 2007, 2008, 2015)
- WDF World Championship Men: Participated three times (2022, 2023, 2024)
- WDF World Masters Men: Participated five times (1998, 2012, 2018, 2019, 2022)
Stats
Some of his notable statistics include:
- Highest World Championship average: 81.17 (2022 World Championship Men vs Jim McEwan)
- Highest Major average: 81.83 (2022 World Masters Men vs John Norman)
- Highest TV average: 81.83 (2022 World Masters Men vs John Norman)
- Highest recorded average: 89.20 (2023 Swiss Open Men vs Dominik Grüllich)
Rankings
According to MasterCaller, as of December 6, 2024, Aaron Turner’s rankings in various categories are:
- WDF UK/Ireland Men — 24
- WDF Main Ranking Men — 60
- Australian Open Race Table WDF Main Ranking Men —75
- WDF Main Ranking Men Race World Masters — 35
- World Championship Race Table WDF Main Ranking Men — 40
- World Championship Regional Race Table UK/Ireland Men — 33
