The 1991 UK Championship was a professional ranking snooker tournament organized by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA). The event took place from 9 November to 22 November 1991 at the Preston Guild Hall in Preston, England.
Winner and final match
John Parrott won the championship, defeating Jimmy White in the final with a score of 10 – 6.
Significant aspects
- The tournament was part of the 1991/1992 snooker season and contributed ranking points toward players' world rankings.
- The UK Championship is traditionally regarded as one of the sport’s most prestigious events, ranking alongside the World Snooker Championship and the Masters.
Defending champion
Stephen Hendry entered the tournament as the defending champion from 1990.
Format
The competition featured a knockout format, with matches played over a varying number of frames, culminating in a best‑of‑19‑frames final.
Venue
Preston Guild Hall, a regular venue for the UK Championship during this period, hosted all matches of the tournament.
Legacy
Parrott’s victory marked his second UK Championship title, having previously won the event in 1989. The 1991 edition is remembered for the high standard of play and the continued dominance of top players in the early 1990s snooker circuit.