Taylor beat Dennis Smith 6-3 in the final in Barnsley, the day after two-time world champion Wilson died.

The victor, who also won Saturday's equivalent event, said: "That's for Jocky.

"He was my pairs partner for many years and I loved him to bits. We used to have a lot to do with each other, I'm gutted.

"I've got a lot of good memories about Jocky and he's one of those people that when you mention his name it brings a big smile to your face.

"He was a great character and I'm going to miss him. I missed him anyway but I'm going to celebrate Jocky's life."

On his latest win, one which continues a fine run of form, Taylor added: "The main objective for me was to come here and qualify for (the finals in) Bolton, and I've done that.

"I've got to be honest that I didn't expect to win both tournaments but I'm very pleased for Dennis. He got beaten in the first round on Saturday but today he dug in and he's made the final.

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"Both him and Dennis Priestley have now qualified for Bolton and that's what we're here for, and I'm chuffed for them."

Taylor began the day in superb fashion, dropping only one leg in wins over former World Championship qualifiers Mark Stephenson and Steve Hine before defeating Michael van Gerwen and Stuart Kellett 6-3.

He then saw off South African ace Devon Petersen 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals, where he overcame long-standing rival Raymond van Barneveld 6-4.

Taylor then enjoyed a 6-1 win over PDC newcomer Dean Winstanley in the semis before defeating experienced rival Smith in the final.

Taylor initially led 3-0, opening the game with back-to-back 13-dart legs and finishing double four to take the third.

Smith hit back to level by taking the next three, which included a superb bullseye checkout to complete a 121 combination for a 12-dart break of throw.

After Taylor regained the lead with a 14-darter in the seventh, Smith crucially missed four darts at double 16 to level as the Stoke great finished 62 in two darts to lead 5-3 and landed another 14-dart finish to secure the victory.

Taylor's victories in Barnsley ensure that he will be among the top seeds for June's UK Open televised finals, widely known as 'the FA Cup of darts'. The tournament takes place from June 7-10.

Smith's run to the final saw him reach that stage for the first time since October 2010 in Killarney, and earned him £3,000 prize money.