1978 Canadian Open
Tournament nameCanadian Open
Dates16 August 1978 – 4 September 1978
VenueCanadian National Exhibition Stadium
LocationToronto
CountryCanada
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund$15,000[1]
Winners share$6,000[2]
Highest breakTony Meo (England) (131)[2]
WinnerCliff Thorburn
Runner upTony Meo
Score17–15
Previous1977
Next1979

The 1978 Canadian Open was the fifth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, the Canadian Open, which took place between 16 August and 4 September 1978.[1][3]

Cliff Thorburn won the title defeating Tony Meo 17–15 in the final.[4]

Main draw

[4]

References

  1. ^ "Snooker tourney slated at Canadian National Exhibition". National Billiard News. August 1978.
  2. ^ Duncan, Graham (November 1978). "Thorburn Dumps Meo For CNE Title". National Billiard News
  3. ^ "Canadian Open, Canadian Masters". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  4. ^ Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 147.