The most successful and well-known snooker player is Ronnie O'Sullivan. He has won 21 major competitions. Two organizations have named him the world champion. There are numerous snooker tournaments around the world. There are three major tournaments: the Snooker Grand Prix (World Snooker Championship), and the Champions Grand Slam (Champions Grand Slam).
O'Sullivan won 39 ranking championships over his entire career. O'Sullivan is also an international snooker legend who has earned more than 500,000 Pounds. He is now one of the most successful sportsmen in the globe.
He is also one of only two snooker players who have appeared on Sports Illustrated’s cover. He has also won three of the most prestigious championships, the World Snooker Title. These were just a few of his many accomplishments in the sport.
Other players have also won this prestigious award in snooker. Stephen Lee is one of them, having won the Snooker International Championship 2012. Another is Graeme McDowall who has won many championships throughout his career. Ronnie O'Sullivan is the last, a batty oldster who won more than twenty-one major championships while he was a professional.
The best snooker players, however, are the ones who are experts in snooker. They are an extremely rare breed. Many of these players have been around for a while. Cliff Thorburn (a veteran player) and Jimmy White (a professional player) have over 50 years combined experience. Others include John Higgins and Murray Llewellyn, both of whom have been tipped to be the next big thing.
There are several snooker tournaments in Australia, Britain, and Europe. The Champion of Champions Snooker Tournament (located in Coventry), England, is perhaps the most exciting. It's a seven-day tournament that features 31 competitive matches. The Wembley Masters is also available to the winner. Besides, the competition features the best players in the world, which is a definite plus for the locals.
Another noteworthy event was the Snooker Grande Prix. This event lasted for more than a year and featured 31 competitive matches. During this event, the champion of snooker title was decided in the most grueling of finals. Peter Ebdon along with Mike Dunn, David Gilbert, Martina Meredith and Martina Meredith were just a few of the notables. Although they did NOT make it to the finals they were all victorious for their respective categories.
Overall, snooker is a sport that has lasted the test of the time. Even the most seasoned snooker enthusiasts will have to admit that the game is a blast. Whether or not the winner is the real deal is anyone's guess. For now, we will enjoy a few games. We hope to find out soon!
No snooker tournament could be complete without a champion. So, here is a list of the most successful snooker players of all time.