1996 British Open
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The 1996 British Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament which was held from 1–8 April 1996 at the Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth, England.
Quick Facts Tournament information, Dates ...
Tournament information | |
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Dates | 1–8 April 1996 (1996-04-01 – 1996-04-08) |
Venue | Plymouth Pavilions |
City | Plymouth |
Country | England |
Organisation | WPBSA |
Format | Ranking event |
Total prize fund | £321,400 |
Winner's share | £60,000 |
Highest break | John Higgins (SCO) Andy Hicks (ENG) (139) |
Final | |
Champion | Nigel Bond (ENG) |
Runner-up | John Higgins (SCO) |
Score | 9–8 |
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Close
Nigel Bond won the tournament, his first ranking title, by defeating the defending champion John Higgins 9–8 in the final.[1]