1991 European Challenge

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European Challenge
Tournament information
Dates17–18 July 1991 (1991-07-17 1991-07-18)
VenueHappy European Sports & Business Centre
City Waregem
CountryBelgium
Organisation WPBSA
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund£50,000
Winner's share£20,000
Final
Champion Flag of England.svg Jimmy White
Runner-up Flag of England.svg Steve Davis
Score4–1
1992

The 1991 Canal Plus European Challenge was a professional non-ranking snooker tournament that took place between 17 and 18 July 1991 at the Happy European Sports & Business Centre in Waregem, Belgium. [1]

Jimmy White won the tournament beating Steve Davis 4–1 in the final. [2]

Main draw

[2]

Quarter-finals
Best of 7 frames
Semi-finals
Best of 7 frames
Final
Best of 7 frames
         
Flag of England.svg Jimmy White 4
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Cliff Thorburn 2
Flag of England.svg Jimmy White 4
Flag of Malta.svg Tony Drago 3
Flag of Malta.svg Tony Drago 4
Flag of England.svg John Parrott 2
Flag of England.svg Jimmy White 4
Flag of England.svg Steve Davis 1
Flag of England.svg Steve Davis 4
Ulster Banner.svg Dennis Taylor 1
Flag of England.svg Steve Davis 4
Flag of England.svg Gary Wilkinson 3
Flag of England.svg Gary Wilkinson 4
Flag of England.svg Steve James 2

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References

  1. "Other Non-Ranking and Invitation Events". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 7 January 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  2. 1 2 "1991 European Challenge Results Grid". Snooker Database. Retrieved 8 February 2018.