The 17-year old first made headlines by reaching the world championship final at the start of the year
Luke Littler hit a nine dart finish on his way to winning the title on his Players Championship debut.
The 17-year old - who made headlines by reaching the world championship final at the start of the year - beat Ryan Searle 8-7 in the final of the event in Wigan.
Littler produced the perfect leg against Michele Turetta earlier in the tournament.

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