1998 Scottish Open (snooker)

The 1998 Scottish Open (officially the 1998 Regal Scottish Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament, that was held in February 1998 at the AECC, Aberdeen, Scotland.

1998 Regal Scottish Open
Tournament information
Dates12–22 February 1998 (1998-02-12 1998-02-22)
VenueAECC
CityAberdeen
CountryScotland
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund£350,000
Winner's share£60,000
Highest break Tony Drago (MLT) (140)
Final
Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG)
Runner-up John Higgins (SCO)
Score9–5
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Ronnie O'Sullivan won the tournament by defeating John Higgins nine frames to five in the final. The defending champion, Stephen Hendry, was defeated in the last 16 by Marcus Campbell.

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