1997 Pontins Professional
The 1997 Pontins Professional was the twenty-fourth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament which took place in May 1997 in Prestatyn, Wales.
The tournament featured eight professional players. The quarter-final matches were contested over the best of 9 frames, the semi-final matches over the best of 11 frames, and the final over the best of 17 frames.
Martin Clark won the event for the first time, beating Andy Hicks 9–7 in the final.
