 Wright then had the title for the taking at 10–9, but missed six consecutive match darts to allow Van Gerwen to again level and a 12-dart leg against the throw gave the Dutchman his third Premier League title, with a tournament average of 104.76.At the World Cup, Netherlands secured their first title since 2014 by seeing off the Welsh pairing of Gerwyn Price and Mark Webster 3–1 in the final.At the 2017 World Matchplay in July, Van Gerwen failed in his attempt to retain the title he won in 2016.