1977 Canadian Open Explained

Tournament Name:Canadian Open
Venue:Canadian National Exhibition Stadium
Location:Toronto
Country:Canada
Organisation:WPBSA
Format:Non-ranking event
Total Prize Fund:$15,000
Winners Share:$6,000[1]
Highest Break: (146)
Winner: Alex Higgins
Runner Up: John Spencer
Score:17–14
Previous:1976
Next:1978

The 1977 Canadian Open was the fourth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, the Canadian Open, which took place between 17 August and 5 September 1977.[2] [3]

Alex Higgins won the title defeating John Spencer 17–14 in the final.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Duncan. Graham W.. C.N.E. Won by Higgins. National Billiard News. 26. October 1977.
  2. Duncan. Graham W.. Higgins Wins C.N.E.. National Billiard News. 12. October 1977.
  3. Web site: Canadian Open, Canadian Masters. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155138/http://www.cajt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/canmast.html. dead. 16 February 2012. Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. 22 February 2018.
  4. Book: Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. 146.