1978 Canadian Open

Canadian Open
Tournament information
Dates16 August – 4 September 1978 (1978-08-16 – 1978-09-04)
VenueCanadian National Exhibition Stadium
CityToronto
CountryCanada
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund$15,000[1]
Winner's share$6,000[2]
Highest break Tony Meo (ENG) (131)[2]
Final
ChampionCanada Cliff Thorburn
Runner-upEngland Tony Meo
Score17–15
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The 1978 Canadian Open was the fifth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, the Canadian Open, which took place between 16 August and 4 September 1978.[1][3]

Cliff Thorburn won the title defeating Tony Meo 17–15 in the final.[4]

Main draw

[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Snooker tourney slated at Canadian National Exhibition". National Billiard News: 22. August 1978.
  2. ^ a b Duncan, Graham (November 1978). "Thorburn Dumps Meo For CNE Title". National Billiard News: 6–7.
  3. ^ "Canadian Open, Canadian Masters". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  4. ^ a b Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 147.