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1997 Welsh Open (snooker)

Regal Welsh Open
Tournament information
Dates 24 January–1 February 1997
Venue Newport Leisure Centre
City Newport
Country Wales
Organisation(s) WPBSA
Format Ranking event
Winner's share £37,500
Highest break Scotland Stephen Hendry (140)
Final
Champion Scotland Stephen Hendry
Runner-up England Mark King
Score 9–2
1996
1998

The 1997 Regal Welsh Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 24 January–1 February 1997 at the Newport Leisure Centre in Newport, Wales.

Mark Williams was the defending champion, but lost in the semi-final to Mark King.

Stephen Hendry defeated Mark King 9–2 in the final to win his second Welsh Open title.


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