GERWYN PRICE has confirmed that he is planning to step back from darts.
The Welsh thrower has been in impressive form at the oche over recent months.
Price, 41, has been able to rise back up the PDC rankings to world no4.
Despite this, the former world champion has decided to take a step back from darts.
He will continue to play in the major PDC events but will not be at the MODUS Sports Management and MDA Events.
The Iceman bought a farm earlier this year and is set to become a grandad in the New Year.
Price has taken to social media to confirm that his mentality has changed towards his commitment to darts.
He wrote: “Thanks everyone for your concerns I’m absolutely fine just need time at home and not constantly on the road.
“I’m absolutely loving darts atm and I hope this continues.
“In previous years, I’ve always made the sacrifices and never missed events, whether it’s exhibitions or PDC tournaments and invitational events.
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“After experiencing this year, my mindset has definitely changed towards this.
“I have a very busy life inside and outside of darts and need to prioritise what’s best for me and my family.
“You can never buy time and time is what’s most important.”
The decision comes after Price suffered heartbreak at the European Darts Championship on Monday as he was knocked out in the semi-finals.
He was beaten by world No14 Ross Smith despite averaging 93.69.
He revealed on social media afterwards that he would be back working on the farm within hours of the defeat.
He wrote: “(I would) have lost in the final anyway. Onto the next, great weekend for me again.”