The Fosters Professional was the final name of a series of snooker tournaments which ran for five editions from 1984 to 1988. From 1984 to 1986 it was known as the Carlsberg Challenge and in 1987 was called the Carling Challenge. Mike Hallett was the final champion of the series, all of which were held at RTÉ Studios in Dublin, Ireland.[1][2]
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Venue | RTÉ Studios |
| Location | Dublin |
| Country | Ireland |
| Established | 1984 |
| Organisation(s) | WPBSA |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Final year | 1988 |
| Final champion |  Mike Hallett |
Winners edit
The results of the finals were as below.[1]
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Final score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsberg Challenge | ||||
| 1984 | Jimmy White
|
Tony Knowles
|
9–7 | 1984/85 |
| 1985 | Jimmy White
|
 Alex Higgins
|
8–3 | 1985/86 |
| 1986 | Dennis Taylor
|
Jimmy White
|
8–3 | 1986/87 |
| Carling Challenge | ||||
| 1987 | Dennis Taylor
|
Joe Johnson
|
8–5 | 1987/88 |
| Fosters Professional | ||||
| 1988 | Mike Hallett
|
 Stephen Hendry
|
8–5 | 1988/89 |
References edit
- ^ a b "Carlsberg Challenge, Carling Challenge, Fosters Professional". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 7 January 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ^ Morrison, Ian (1989). Snooker: Records, Facts and Champions. Enfield: Guinness Superlatives. p. 107. ISBN 9780851123646.