Hampshire hot-shot Andy Jenkins is on a roll - and he intends to keep it that way for at least one more tournament.

The Cosham bricklayer made a huge decision to forfeit his right to play in the Embassy World Darts Championship just over a year ago and he believes the move is now paying off.

Jenkins played at the Lakeside, Frimley Green from 1995-2000 but decided to leave the British Darts Organisation competition, televised by BBC, and take up with the Professional Darts Council which is screened on Sky.

Their World Championship starts on December 27 and Jenkins is pitted against Bristol's best, Chris Mason.

"It was the best decision I have made," said Jenkins who has shot up the PDC ranking table to tenth over the last six months thanks to a string of top results.

"Things are working out well and it is now showing in my darts. I have a hunger to play and, just as important, I have a desire to get up and practice."

Jenkins beat tough opposition to claim titles at Coombe Haven, the Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Hayling Island before coming second to John Part in the Irish Open.

But he was soon back on the winner's rostrum with a classy display to take the UK Open in London, beating the likes of former Embassy champion Richie Burnett

(5-0), Paul Williams and Colin Lloyd on the way.

Jenkins is a feared opponent for any player but has struggled to get beyond round one when performing in front of the television cameras.

He believes he put that demon to bed when he reached the semi-final of the Paddy Power World Grand Prix in Ireland, losing out to Roland Scholten 4-0.

"My hoodoo must be behind me because I have a bye in the first round at Circus Tavern," joked Jenkins.

"Everyone knows Chris can play but if I keep playing the way I am I should beat him and, if I do that I believe I can go a long way."

Bookmakers Ladbroke are sponsoring this year's PDC World Championship and Jenkins takes to the oche on Monday, December 27 at 7pm.