2011–12 snooker season

The 2011–12 snooker season was a series of snooker tournaments played between 1 June 2011 and 7 May 2012. The Brazil Masters became the first professional event held in South America, and the Australian Goldfields Open the first ranking event in Australia. The World Cup was held again after 1996. At the end of the season Ronnie O'Sullivan was named the World Snooker Player of the Year and the Snooker Writers Player of the Year, Judd Trump the Fans Player of the Year and Luca Brecel the Rookie of the Year. Stuart Bingham received the "Performance of the Year" for winning his first ranking event, the Australian Goldfields Open. Stephen Hendry's maximum break at the World Championship received "The Magic Moment" award. Walter Donaldson, Mark Williams, John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan were inducted into the Hall of Fame.

2011–12 snooker season
Nations that hosted a World Snooker Tour event during the 2011/2012 season
Details
Duration1 June 2011 – 7 May 2012 (2011-06-01 2012-05-07)
Tournaments34 (9 ranking events)
Triple Crown winners
UK Championship Judd Trump
Masters Neil Robertson
World Championship Ronnie O'Sullivan
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