Paul Hunter Classic
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| Tournament information | |
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| Venue | Stadthalle |
| Location | Fürth |
| Country | Germany |
| Established | 2004 |
| Organisation(s) | World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association |
| Format | Minor-ranking event |
| Total prize fund | €125,000[1] |
| Current champion(s) |
 Ronnie O'Sullivan |
The Paul Hunter Classic is a pro-am minor-ranking snooker tournament. From 2010 it is part of the Players Tour Championship. Ronnie O'Sullivan is the reigning champion.
History
The tournament started in 2004 as the Grand Prix Fürth and was staged in Fürth, Germany. After two years as the Fürth German Open, it was renamed the Paul Hunter Classic in 2007 in memory of the late player Paul Hunter.[2]
Barry Pinches was the first player to win the newly named title in August 2007, beating Ken Doherty 4–0 in the final.
Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Final score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix Fürth (pro-am) | ||||
| 2004 | Paul Hunter |
 Matthew Stevens |
4–2 | 2004/05 |
| Fürth German Open (pro-am) | ||||
| 2005 | Mark King |
Michael Holt |
4–2 | 2005/06 |
| 2006 | Michael Holt |
Barry Hawkins |
4–2 | 2006/07 |
| Paul Hunter Classic (pro-am) | ||||
| 2007 | Barry Pinches |
 Ken Doherty |
4–0 | 2007/08 |
| 2008 | Shaun Murphy |
Mark Selby |
4–0 | 2008/09 |
| 2009 | Shaun Murphy |
Jimmy White |
4–0 | 2009/10 |
| Paul Hunter Classic (minor-ranking) | ||||
| 2010 | Judd Trump |
Anthony Hamilton |
4–3 | 2010/11 |
| 2011 | Mark Selby |
Mark Davis |
4–0 | 2011/12 |
| 2012[5] | Mark Selby |
 Joe Swail |
4–1 | 2012/13 |
| 2013[6] | Ronnie O'Sullivan |
Gerard Greene |
4–0 | 2013/14 |
See also
- German Masters, ranking event in Germany
- FFB Open, minor-ranking tournament in Fürstenfeldbruck
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Paul Hunter Classic. |
- ↑ "Prize Money Breakdowns 2013/14". worldsnooker.com. World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. 1 May 2013. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Geschichte der PHC". SnookerStars. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ↑ "Paul Hunter Classic History". Global Snooker. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ↑ Turner, Chris. "Other pro-am and Invitation Events: Paul Hunter Classic". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ↑ "European Tour Event One (2012)". Snooker.org. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
- ↑ "European Tour Event Four (2013)". Snooker.org. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
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