| Tournament name | Canadian Open |
|---|---|
| Dates | 16 August 1978 – 4 September 1978 |
| Venue | Canadian National Exhibition Stadium |
| Location | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Total prize fund | $15,000[1] |
| Winners share | $6,000[2] |
| Highest break | Tony Meo (England) (131)[2] |
| Winner | Cliff Thorburn |
| Runner up | Tony Meo |
| Score | 17–15 |
| Previous | 1977 |
| Next | 1979 |
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
References
- ^ "Snooker tourney slated at Canadian National Exhibition". National Billiard News. August 1978.
- ^ Duncan, Graham (November 1978). "Thorburn Dumps Meo For CNE Title". National Billiard News
- ^ "Canadian Open, Canadian Masters". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 147.