The English Professional Championship was a professional snooker tournament which was open only for English players.
History The championship was first played in 1981 in Birmingham. Steve Davis won the first title by defeating Tony Meo in the final.
In 1985 the competition was revived again and received financial support from the WPBSA, along with professional championship in Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Canada, Australia and South Africa). After WPBSA financial support ended after the 1988/89 edition, the tournament was unable to find a sponsor has not been held since.
Winners
Year Winner Runner-up Final score Venue Season 1981 Steve Davis Tony Meo 9–3 Birmingham 1980/81 1985 Steve Davis Tony Knowles 9–2 Ipswich 1984/85 1986 Tony Meo Neal Foulds 9–7 Ipswich 1985/86 1987 Tony Meo Les Dodd 9–5 Ipswich 1986/87 1988 Dean Reynolds Neal Foulds 9–5 Ipswich 1987/88 1989 Mike Hallett John Parrott 9–7 Bristol 1988/89
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