The 1976 Lucas Industries Men's World Open Squash Championship was the inaugural men's edition of the 1976 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in London in England, from 31 January to 7 February 1976. Geoff Hunt won his first World Open title, defeating Mohibullah Khan in the final that lasted 130 minutes.

The championship of 1976 also served as the British Open for that year.

The event was the first 'Open' event billed as the world championship. Previously the British Open had been considered the primary event in squash. The World Amateur Squash Championship continued to run in addition to the Open event until 1980.

Seeds

Draw and results

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Semi-finals & Final

Notes This was the inaugural World Open that doubled up as the British Open.Held at Wembley a record prize fund of £10,000 was put forward for this first professional World Open.

See also PSA World Open

References

External links World Squash History