# Luke Littler won't quit darts over booing > Mark Webster says the teenage sensation will bounce back from crowd hostility in Amsterdam, though the PDC is cracking down on whistling. - Title: Luke Littler won't quit darts over booing · Sky Sports - Summary: Mark Webster says the teenage sensation will bounce back from crowd hostility in Amsterdam, though the PDC is cracking down on whistling. Luke Littler faces… - Keywords: luke littler, darts, pdc, world series of darts, amsterdam, crowd hostility, booing, whistling, mark webster, jonny clayton, netherlands, major titles - Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/darts/news/12040/13590668/luke-littler-mark-webster-says-the-nuke-wont-walk-away-from-darts-over-booing-and-says-pdc-are-trying-to-stop-fans-whistling - Published: 2026-09-22T12:54:00+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: luke littler, darts, pdc, world series of darts, amsterdam, crowd hostility, booing, whistling, mark webster, jonny clayton, netherlands, major titles ## Littler's clean sweep bid ends Luke Littler lost 10-4 to Jonny Clayton in the World Series of Darts Finals last-eight in Amsterdam on Sunday, ending his bid to win all major PDC titles in 2026. ## Crowd treatment was the real story The main talking point from Amsterdam was Littler's fractious relationship with darts fans, who booed and whistled at him throughout the tournament. ## Littler threatened Netherlands boycott After being booed and whistled at during his victory over Nathan Aspinall, Littler threatened to boycott tournaments in the Netherlands. ## Hostile environment escalated quickly Littler faced rough treatment from home favourite Danny Noppert's supporters on Friday, and referee Charlie Corstorphine had to intervene during his last-16 win over Aspinall on Saturday. ## He's boycotted Germany before Littler previously refused to travel to European Tour events in Germany due to hostile fan treatment, showing this is a pattern for him. ## Webster: Littler won't leave darts Sky Sports' Mark Webster believes Littler will not walk away from the sport entirely over crowd treatment, despite his frustration. > No, I don't think he's going to walk away from the sport over this. ## PDC cracking down on whistling While booing is part of darts culture now, the PDC is actively trying to eliminate whistling, which players find more disruptive during throws. > The whistling is annoying, and I think it's a bit sharper when the players are throwing and it puts them off. ## Littler can cherry-pick events With 15 European Tour events yearly, Littler doesn't need to attend Netherlands tournaments and can skip them while maintaining his schedule. ## He's still the main draw At 19, Littler remains darts' biggest star after reaching the World Championship final on debut and winning back-to-back titles. > People buy a ticket to watch him. They may boo him, they may whistle when he throws. ## British culture favours tough crowds Webster notes that top British players traditionally receive rough treatment from fans who want to knock them off their perch. ## Littler will bounce back soon Webster expects Littler to recover at the World Grand Prix in Leicester and win more majors, particularly the European Championships. > I fully expect him to win a few of the majors remaining. ## Four majors still available Littler can still sweep all ranking event majors in 2026 by winning the World Grand Prix, European Championship, Grand Slam, and Players Championship Finals. ## Already withdrew from Netherlands events Less than 24 hours after his Amsterdam loss, Littler withdrew from two Players Championship events in the Netherlands. ## He's only 19 with years ahead Webster reminds that Littler has accomplished enormous feats in just three years as a pro and has plenty of time to cement his legacy. > It's easy to forget he's 19 because he's been around since he was 16. ## Key takeaway Luke Littler faces hostile crowds but has the resilience and dominance to stay in darts and win more majors this year.