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1989 Hong Kong Gold Cup

The 1989 Hong Kong Gold Cup was a professional non-ranking snooker tournament that took place on 2–3 September 1989 in Hong Kong. The event was held at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai and was organised by the Hong Kong Billiard Sports Control Council (HKBSCC).

The tournament featured a three-player round-robin format, with the participants being Steve Davis (England), Alex Higgins (Northern Ireland), and Jimmy White (England). Each player played the other two in a round-robin group stage, with the top two players advancing to the final.

Group Stage Results

Player Matches Played Matches Won Matches Lost Frames Won Frames Lost Frame Difference Points
Alex Higgins 2 2 0 6 4 +2 2
Steve Davis 2 1 1 5 4 +1 1
Jimmy White 2 0 2 3 6 –3 0
  • Alex Higgins 3–2 Steve Davis
  • Steve Davis 3–1 Jimmy White
  • Alex Higgins 3–2 Jimmy White

Final

The final was played as a best-of-11 frames match. Steve Davis defeated Alex Higgins 6–3 to win the tournament. The winner's share was £25,000.

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