Van Den Bergh was a 100/1 outsider at the outset of the tournament.
Dimitri Van den Bergh secured his first major darts trophy last night.
The Belgian was crowned World Matchplay champion after beating Scotland's Gary Anderson 18-10 in the final in Milton Keynes.
Van den Bergh was making his debut at the tournament.
He picked up a check for €150,000 in the process.
Buccaneers Searching For Back To Back AIL Wins
Navan are the visitors this weekend.
Leinster Final Place On The Line For Birr
The Offaly Champions have a tough challenge this weekend.
Portarlington Begin Leinster Journey Away To Carlow Champions
Old Leighlin are the opposition for the Laois winners.
Provincial Final The Goal For Milltown
Tinahely stand in the way of the Westmeath champions.
Portlaoise Panthers Face Tough Test Away In Limerick
Jack Scully's side have won all of their games so far.
Laois Author Recounts First Meeting With F1 Legend Eddie Jordan
The former F1 team owner died from prostate cancer earlier this year.
Offaly GAA Calls For End To Allianz Sponsorship
Allianz has been sponsoring the GAA's National League campaign since 1993.
Social Finance Boosts Westmeath Boat Club
Athlone Boat Club are beneficiaries of the Social Finance Foundation.
AIL Changes Make Sense - Darin Claasen
The AIL will undergo a league restructure next season.
Returning To Winning Ways The Goal For Portlaoise Panthers
Panthers are looking to win their first game since the opening round.
Five Athlone Town Players Named In Team Of The Season
Town secured a league and cup double this season.
Westmeath SFC: Coralstown Kinnegad Manager Proud Of His Team's Efforts
The club's wait for a first title since 1996 continues.
13 Medals For Team Ireland At European U15 Championships
Midlands boxers came home with gold, silver and bronze medals.
Offaly SFC: Agony For Ferbane Once Again
Ger Rafferty's side suffered a late defeat to Tullamore on Sunday.
Westmeath SFC: The Down's Show Their Class To Win Championship
It's the club's second title in four seasons.
Portlaoise Panthers Keep Up 100% Record
Rich Ashu was the star performer for his side.
Laois SFC: Portarlington Make It Five Titles In Six Years
It's the club's 17th championship title.
Enda Rowland Announces Reitrement From Inter-County Hurling
The Laois man made his debut for the O'Moore County in 2015.
Buccaneers End Losing Streak With Away Win Against Enniscorthy
Darin Claasen's secured a bonus point win.
Offaly SFC: Three In A Row Secured For Tullamore
Harry Plunkett was the hero for Tullamore.
