His performance received high praise from numerous darts pundits including Wayne Mardle, and from Taylor himself.

[4] In June, Szabo made his debut in the World Cup of Darts as he represented New Zealand with Craig Caldwell and they lost 5–3 to Spain in the first round.

[12] His attempt to return to Alexandra Palace for the 2017 World Championship was ended in the final of the New Zealand Qualifying Event 7–3 by Parry.

[13] Szabo lost in the final of the DWA Grand Prix to Corey Cadby, but won the Harrows Australian GP by thrashing Damon Heta 6–0.

[16] Szabo is a semi-pro darts player and earns a full-time living as a builder for Wellington construction company LT McGuiness.