Rankings Explained

UK Open Order of Merit

The top 96 players (plus ties) from this Order of Merit, who have played in at least two Qualifiers, qualify for the UK Open Televised Finals in at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton. The event is traditionally held at the beginning of June.

The rest of the field consists of a minimum of 32 winners from numerous qualifying events held across the country by the title sponsor and Rileys.

Seeds:

Top 32 in UK Open Order of Merit exempt to last 64 and drawn randomly
33-64 in UK Open Order of Merit exempt to last 96 and drawn randomly.

Qualifying Players:

Top 96 plus ties from UK Open Order of Merit who have competed in at least two of the eight Qualifying Tournaments
A minimum of 32 Amateur Qualifiers (non-PDPA members) from specific events.

2012 UK Open Prize Fund details

• Winner £40,000
• Runner-Up £20,000
• Semi-Finalists £10,000
• Quarter-Finalists £6,000
• Last 16 £4,000
• Last 32 £2,000
• Last 64 £1,000
• Total £200,000

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