1979 UK Championship (snooker)
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 19 November–1 December 1979 |
| Venue | Guild Hall |
| City | Preston |
| Country | England |
| Organisation(s) | WPBSA |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £15,000 |
| Winner's share | £4,500 |
| Final | |
| Champion |
 John Virgo
|
| Runner-up |
 Terry Griffiths
|
| Score | 14–13 |
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The 1979 Coral UK Championship was a professional non-ranking snooker tournament that took place between 19 November and 1 December 1979 at the Guild Hall in Preston, England.
John Virgo defeated Terry Griffiths 14–13 in the final.
Preliminary round
Best of 17 frames
John Dunning 9–8 David Greaves
Mike Hallett 9–1 Maurice Parkin
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