1975 Masters (snooker)

The 1975 Masters (officially the 1975 Benson & Hedges Masters) was the first of the non-ranking snooker tournament at which many of the World's top players competed. It was held from Monday 13 to Friday 17 January 1975 at the West Centre Hotel in London. Ten players were invited for the event.

1975 Benson & Hedges Masters
Tournament information
Dates13–17 January 1975 (1975-01-13 1975-01-17)
VenueWest Centre Hotel
CityLondon
CountryEngland
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-Ranking event
Total prize fund£5,292
Winner's share£2,000
Highest break John Spencer (ENG) (92)
Final
Champion John Spencer (ENG)
Runner-up Ray Reardon (WAL)
Score9–8
First
1976

John Spencer won the inaugural event by defeating Ray Reardon 9–8 on the re-spotted black in the final frame. The highest break of the tournament was 92 made by Spencer in the first frame of the final.

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