2017 Paul Hunter Classic

The 2017 Paul Hunter Classic was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place in August 2017 at the Stadthalle in Fürth, Germany. It was the third ranking event of the 2017/2018 season. The tournament is named in honour of former snooker professional, Paul Hunter.

Paul Hunter Classic
Tournament information
Dates22–27 August 2017 (2017-08-22 2017-08-27)
VenueStadthalle
CityFürth
CountryGermany
OrganisationWorld Snooker
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund£100,000
Winner's share£20,000
Highest break Mark Selby (ENG) (143)
Final
Champion Michael White (WAL)
Runner-up Shaun Murphy (ENG)
Score4–2
2016
2018
Fürth
Location in Germany

Mark Selby was the defending champion, but he lost 1–4 to Michael White in the fourth round. White went on to beat Shaun Murphy 4–2 in the final, capturing his second world ranking title.

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