1988 Classic (snooker)
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1–10 January 1988 |
| Venue | Norbreck Castle Hotel |
| City | Blackpool |
| Country | England |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £250,000 |
| Winner's share | £50,000 |
| Highest break | Dennis Taylor (NIR) (132) |
| Final | |
| Champion | Steve Davis (ENG) |
| Runner-up | John Parrott (ENG) |
| Score | 13–11 |
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The 1988 Mercantile Credit Classic was the ninth edition of the professional snooker tournament which took place from 1–10 January 1988. The tournament was played at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool, Lancashire. Steve Davis won his fifth Classic title, beating John Parrott 13–11 in the final.