1991 British Open
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 17 February – 2 March 1991 |
| Venue | Assembly Rooms |
| City | Derby |
| Country | England |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £400,000 |
| Winner's share | £75,000 |
| Highest break | Gary Wilkinson (ENG) (139) |
| Final | |
| Champion | Stephen Hendry (SCO) |
| Runner-up | Gary Wilkinson (ENG) |
| Score | 10–9 |
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The 1991 British Open (officially the 1991 Pearl Assurance British Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament, which took place between 17 February and 2 March 1991 at the Assembly Rooms in Derby, England.
Stephen Hendry won the tournament by defeating Gary Wilkinson 10–9 in the final. The defending champion Bob Chaperon was defeated in the last 64 by Franky Chan.
The qualifiers would mark the end of the playing career of veteran commentator Clive Everton.