Bob Potter, long-time owner of ‘home of darts’, the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green, Surrey, had four daughters; Joanne, Tina, Jackie, and Teresa.
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Potter’s daughters kept a low profile hence their personal and professional lives are under wraps.
Potter passed away after a short illnes at age 94.
His death announced ‘with great sadness’ by the World Darts Federation (WDF) on Friday, April 14.
“The World Darts Federation are deeply saddened to learn that Bob Potter OBE passed away earlier today at the age of 94,” they said.
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“We look forward to continuing his legacy at the venue over at least the next three years. At this sad time, the thoughts of the WDF family are with Bob’s loved ones and we express our sincere condolences to his family and friends.”
Potter established Lakeside in 1972 when he bought Wharfenden House as well as the surrounding grounds and lake. He soon doubled the size of the hall which also played host to comedy acts such as Tommy Cooper and Morecambe and Wise.
Potter’s hotel played host to the BDO (and then WDF) World Darts Championship from 1986 to 2019 and then again in 2022.
He also served as the lead sponsor of the championship from 2004 to 2019.
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