| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6–11 February 1987 |
| Venue | Corn Exchange |
| City | Ipswich |
| Country | England |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £20,000 |
| Final | |
| Champion |  Tony Meo |
| Runner-up | Les Dodd |
| Score | 9–5 |
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