1978 Masters Snooker

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The 1978 Benson and Hedges Masters took place in 6 and 10 February 1978 and was held in the New London Theatre which would be for the last time. The following year, It would be held at the Wembley Conference Centre. 10 players who were invited took part. Alex Higgins won the first of his two titles beating Cliff Thorburn who made his debut.


[edit] Prize Money

Total £8,000

Winner £3,000


[edit] The Results

First Round Best of 7 frames

Flag of England John Pulman 4-2 Patsy Fagan Flag of Ireland

Flag of England Graham Miles 4-3 Fred Davis Flag of England


Quarter-finals Best of 7 frames

Flag of England John Spencer 4-2 John Pulman Flag of England

Flag of Northern Ireland Alex Higgins 4-3 Dennis Taylor Flag of Northern Ireland

Flag of Canada Cliff Thorburn 4-2 Doug Mountjoy Flag of Wales

Flag of Wales Ray Reardon 4-1 Graham Miles Flag of England


Semi-finals Best of 9 frames

Flag of Northern Ireland Alex Higgins 5-1 Ray Reardon Flag of Wales

Flag of Wales Cliff Thorburn 5-3 John Spencer Flag of England


Final Best of 13 frames

Flag of Northern Ireland Alex Higgins 7-5 Cliff Thorburn Flag of Canada