1996 International Open
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The 1996 International Open (officially the 1996 Sweater Shop International Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 17 and 24 February 1996 at the Link Centre in Swindon, England.
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Tournament information | |
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Dates | 17–24 February 1996 (1996-02-17 – 1996-02-24) |
Venue | Link Centre |
City | Swindon |
Country | England |
Organisation | WPBSA |
Format | Ranking event |
Total prize fund | £321,400 |
Winner's share | £60,000 |
Highest break | 144 |
Final | |
Champion | John Higgins (SCO) |
Runner-up | Rod Lawler (ENG) |
Score | 9–3 |
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John Higgins defended his title by defeating Rod Lawler 9–3 in the final. This was the first time that Lawler reached the final of a ranking event.