Created to capitalise on the growing popularity of televised snooker, as well as to offer a slightly different version of the game, the event was initially staged at the Crystal Palace in London, sponsored by Courage Brewery through their Hofmeister brand.
The event was created to capitalise on the growing popularity of televised snooker, as well as to offer a slightly different version of the game. The event was initially staged at the Crystal Palace in London. The Crystal Palace in London was sponsored by Courage Brewery through their Hofmeister brand.