The 1991 Mercantile Credit Classic was the twelfth edition of the professional snooker tournament which took place from 1âÂÂ12 January 1991 with ITV coverage beginning on the 5th. The tournament has now been moved to the Bournemouth International Centre in Dorset after 4 years in Blackpool.
Jimmy White won his second Classic title beating Stephen Hendry 10âÂÂ4 in the final. This was the second time in a month White beat Hendry in a major final after the World Matchplay. He led 9âÂÂ0, one frame from a rare "whitewash" final win. Hendry avoided this by winning 4 in a row. White closed the match out 10âÂÂ4.
(Including qualifying rounds)