1988 Norwich Union Grand Prix

The 1988 Norwich Union Grand Prix was a professional invitational snooker tournament, which took place in December 1988.[1]

Norwich Union Grand Prix
Tournament information
DatesDecember 1988
CityMonte Carlo
CountryMonaco
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-ranking event
Winner's share£50,000
Final
Champion Steve Davis
Runner-up Jimmy White
Score5–4
1989 →

The tournament consisted of four legs featuring four players in each. The winner of these legs went to the semi-finals of the final tournament held in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Steve Davis won the final tournament beating Jimmy White 5–4 in the final.[2]

Main draw

Group Stage 1

[2]

Semi-finals
Best of 5 frames 		Final
Best of 9 frames
      
Dennis Taylor 3
Cliff Thorburn 0
Dennis Taylor 5
Willie Thorne 1
Willie Thorne 3
Jimmy White 0

Group Stage 2

[2]

Semi-finals
Best of 5 frames 		Final
Best of 9 frames
      
Steve Davis 3
Terry Griffiths 0
Steve Davis 5
Neal Foulds 3
Neal Foulds 3
Tony Meo 0

Group Stage 3

[2]

Semi-finals
Best of 5 frames 		Final
Best of 9 frames
      
Willie Thorne 3
Neal Foulds 1
Jimmy White 5
Willie Thorne 3
Jimmy White 3
Cliff Thorburn 1

Group Stage 4

[2]

Semi-finals
Best of 5 frames 		Final
Best of 9 frames
      
Steve Davis 3
Tony Meo 1
Terry Griffiths 5
Steve Davis 4
Terry Griffiths 3
Willie Thorne 0

Final

[2]

Semi-finals
Best of 5 frames 		Final
Best of 9 frames
      
Steve Davis 3
Dennis Taylor 1
Steve Davis 5
Jimmy White 4
Jimmy White 3
Terry Griffiths 1

References
  1. "Other Non-Ranking and Invitation Events". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  2. Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 157.
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