Tournament information | |
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Dates | 1–12 January 1991 |
Venue | Bournemouth International Centre |
City | Bournemouth |
Country | England |
Organisation | WPBSA |
Format | Ranking event |
Total prize fund | £300,000[1] |
Winner's share | £60,000[2] |
Highest break | Ken Doherty (IRL) (126)[3] |
Final | |
Champion | Jimmy White (ENG) |
Runner-up | Stephen Hendry (SCO) |
Score | 10–4 |
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The 1991 Mercantile Credit Classic was the twelfth edition of the professional snooker tournament which took place from 1–12 January 1991 with ITV coverage beginning on the 5th.[4] The tournament has now been moved to the Bournemouth International Centre in Dorset after 4 years in Blackpool.
Jimmy White won his second Classic title beating Stephen Hendry 10–4 in the final. This was the second time in a month White beat Hendry in a major final after the World Matchplay. He led 9–0, one frame from a rare "whitewash" final win. Hendry avoided this by winning 4 in a row. White closed the match out 10–4.[5]