1996 Welsh Open (snooker)
The 1996 Welsh Open (officially the 1996 Regal Welsh Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 27 January–3 February 1996 at the Newport Leisure Centre in Newport, Wales.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27 January – 3 February 1996 |
| Venue | Newport Leisure Centre |
| City | Newport |
| Country | Wales |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £205,000 |
| Winner's share | £36,000 |
| Highest break | Darren Morgan (WAL) (143) |
| Final | |
| Champion | Mark Williams (WAL) |
| Runner-up | John Parrott (ENG) |
| Score | 9–3 |
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Steve Davis was the defending champion, but lost in the third round to Drew Henry.
Mark Williams defeated John Parrott 9–3 in the final to win his first ranking title.
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