Green lost 9–5 to Dirk van Duijvenbode in the third round of the 2016 UK Open. His first semi-final in the PDC came at the third Players Championship where he was beaten 6–1 by Michael van Gerwen. He didn't have to wait long for his second which came two days later at the fifth event and was ended 6–4 by Ian White. A further quarter-final finish saw Green take the last qualification spot for the World Matchplay. It was Green's first appearance at the event in 12 years and he was defeated 10–8 by Phil Taylor. He also took the final Pro Tour Order of Merit place for the World Grand Prix and won the first set against Dave Chisnall. Green threw for the match in the second set, but lost the leg and would be defeated 2–1.