1998 Welsh Open (snooker)
The 1998 Regal Welsh Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 16–25 January 1998 at the Newport Leisure Centre in Newport, Wales.
Stephen Hendry was the defending champion, but he lost in the first round against Jamie Burnett.
Paul Hunter defeated John Higgins 9–5 in the final to win his first ranking title.Final
