Peter Gilchrist defeated Peter Sheehan 873-112 to win the Membership 200 Open at Membership 200 in Manchester, England.
The previous world champion got here via a subject of 42 rivals from 5 nations to comply with up on his current Sydney Open defence and safe back-to-back rating crowns.
Regardless of falling on the remaining hurdle, England’s Sheehan earned arguably probably the most notable victory of the weekend by ending the 16-month undefeated streak of present world primary David Causier on the semi-finals stage.
Gilchrist comfortably topped his preliminary group part with a clear sweep of victories over Phil Johnson, James Rushforth, Jake Hodgson and John Twist.
A prime break of 327 helped the Singapore consultant to victory Chris Coumbe within the final 16 earlier than furthers wins over John Hughes and final yr’s world finalist Robert Corridor to e-book his place within the title match.
Sheehan had reached his first rating occasion remaining of the season by overcoming Matt Spade, Darren Clark after which impressively ending the exceptional successful streak of Causier within the final 4.
Gilchrist discovered one other gear within the remaining as beautiful breaks of 362 and 416 noticed the 57-year-old earn the title by a successful margin of 761 factors.
